43 things to do in Bristol in November 2022

November 1: Enter Shikari + Luke Morton: In Conversation + Book Signing, Rough Trade
In celebration of the release of the first official Enter Shikari biography, they’ll be heading down to Rough Trade on Nelson Street for a chat and book signing.

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November 1-5: Space Voyager Light Show, Bristol Cathedral
For five nights only, the critically acclaimed Luxmuralis immersive light and sound show will be calling Bristol Cathedral home. From 1st until 5th November, Bristol Cathedral will be transformed into an installation art piece exploring the beauty of the universe by an award-winning artist/sculptor and composer duo. The experience lasts between 45-60 minutes and tickets start from £6.

November 2: Beat The Wand – Comedy Gong Competition, Smoke & Mirrors
A fresh take on a comedy night, where audience members will be chosen to judge the comedians, and send them home if they aren’t up to scratch.

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Now-January 8: 169 Annual Open, RWA
The RWA’s renowned Annual Open Exhibition has returned! Visit the RWA for a showcase of some of the most exciting artists from across the country and beyond. Spot something you like? All artwork is for sale and available to purchase though the RWA website.

November 3: Draw Like DeWolfe Workshop, The Island
A two hour workshop, learning the distortionist, surrealist techniques that artist Daniel DeWolfe employs in his portraiture, and hopefully creating something yourself to take home.

November 4: Bonfire Night Party, Clifton Observatory
With fireworks, live performers and DJs and fantastic local food, Clifton Observatory are hosting their own pre-bonfire night bonfire night festivities.

November 5: Keep Hush Club Turbo: Bristol, Secret Location
Easily one of the UKs fastest growing promotions collectives, Keep Hush come to Bristol as part of their Club Turbo tour, highlighting local heroes in the scene from each city they visit.

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Now-December 5: Photo Open Submissions, RWA
Calling all photographers and photographic artists! Submissions are now open for the RWA Photo Open Exhibition! Entry is open to everyone – professional or amateur, established artist or emerging talent. A unique opportunity to show – and sell – your work in one of the UK’s most prestigious and beautiful art galleries, with brilliant prizes to be won, including £1,500 towards a photography trip to Italy with the opportunity to have a solo show in the RWA.

November 6: Moulin Rouge!, Loco Klub
Part of Bristol Film Festival, Loco Klub are hosting a special, intimate screening of the Baz Lhurman musical classic amongst their underground caves.

November 7: Work Party for Cheats, Interval
A unique social event, where everybody is tasked with bringing with them a piece of work that they’ve been struggling with recently, and everyone mucks in to help finish everyone’s work.

November 8: Stand Up Comedy: Live at the Apollo 11, To The Moon
The cosy bar just off Old Market hosts a new act, new material night. Fans of stand up comedy, roll up and come hear the names of the future.

November 9: A Portrait of British Cheese with Angus D. Birditt, Bookhaus
A book launch and tasting session for the latest Angus D. Birditt book, exploring the many great artisan cheeses from across the British Isles.

November 10: Willie J Healey, Strange Brew
The Indie powerhouse makes his Strange Brew debut to a no doubt sold out crowd.

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November 10: Ishmael Ensemble + Special Guests, Trinity Centre
Lead by Pete Cunningham, Ishmael Ensemble blur the lines between experimental jazz and electronic beats. They create stirring, ambient spells; club-ready, percussive workouts; spiralling grooves; and hazy, psychedelic electronica.

November 11: Nathan Coles @ Alphas Trip, The Love Inn
Alphas Trip, a new record label/events series from Bristol DJ A For Alpha, host Nathan Coles at The Love Inn for a night of deep, dark tech house cuts.

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November 11-13: Afrika Eye 2022, Watershed
Afrika Eye, the South West’s biggest celebration of African cinema and culture returns to Watershed with a dazzling programme of new and classic films and music.

November 12: KRS-one: The Return of the Boom Bap Tour, Marble Factory
It’s undeniable the impact that KRS-One has had, and continues to have, on the rap scene. His 2022 tour sees him performing at the epic Marble Factory.

November 13: Remembrance Day Showcase, The Old Duke
A free special afternoon of Bristol Jazz, followed by an evening of live blues, in celebration of Remembrance Sunday.

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November 13 & 14: The Canterville Ghost, Redgrave Theatre
Four audacious artistes perform Oscar Wilde’s spine-chilling ghost story for your delight and delectation. Interspersed with their own sensational acts, a comedian, a magician, a psychic and their charismatic compere tell the story of Sir Simon de Canterville, who dissapeared mysteriously 300 years ago after being accused of murder.

November 14: Afrika Eye – A Somali Celebration, Windmill Hill City Farm
Afrika Eye, a festival celebrating African culture, art and music, are hosting a celebration of all things Somali at Bedminsters community city farm.

November 15: The Science of DMT & Ayahuasca with Dr. David Luke, Hen & Chicken
A professor from Greenwich University specialising in psychedelic research, Dr. David Luke is hosting a talk at North Street’s Hen & Chicken, talking about the current research on DMT and ayahuasca.

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November 15-20: Out of Arcadia, Watershed
A season of films and performances exploring our shifting and contradictory relationship to the land. Journey with us through the changing face of the British countryside – moving from images of idyllic pastures through to pagan rituals, industrialised landscapes and raves in rural fields.

November 16: Talk: The Medieval Festivals of Britain, Winterbourne Medieval Barn
Historian Ronald Hutton explores how the public of old used to throw parties, more specifically, festivals.

November 17: Nina Nesbitt, Trinity Centre
The alt-pop sensation takes to the Trinity Centre.

November 18: StepTwice, The Island
Bournemouth based events promoters StepTwice make their Bristol debut at The Island, bringing a host of the top names in the underground UKG/Jungle scene.

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November 19: Bristol Takeover, Bristol Beacon Foyer
Bristol Takeover returns this November! Our free entry festival celebrates the city’s music scene, with a multi-genre showcase of Bristol’s most exciting DJs, bands and artists taking place in our Foyer. The first wave of artists has been announced, included Keir, Purpl, The Pleasure Dome & more, with more announcements to follow over the next couple of weeks. You can expect a full day of incredible live music from emerging talent and more established local acts.

November 19: ABBA Drag Bottomless Brunch, The Birkett Tap
If you’ve ever dreamt of having a bottomless brunch, combined with drag queens performing ABBA classics, now’s your chance.

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November 19: Giant Swan, Trinity Centre
Giant Swan is the brainchild of Robin Stewart and Harry Wright; a marriage of energised, aggressive dance music, quaking bass, and hypnotic electronic noise.

November 20: Christmas Fair: Makers Market & Open Studios, Estate of the Arts
Discover some fantastic handmade christmas gifts from local, independent makers, and have the chance to see how they were made in their studios.

November 21: England v Iran: Giant Screen World Cup, The Fleece
The best way to watch the world cup, The Fleece have got a giant screen and an equally large sound system to get the footy vibes going.

November 22: The Fence, The Cube Microplex
The film based around 1980s Hartcliffe comes to The Cube, with a Q&A with the picture’s director afterwards.

November 23: Beer & Cheese with Circumstance Distillery, Left Handed Giant Brewpub
Experience the magical combo of beer and cheese with some fantastic version of both at the LHG Brewpub.

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November 24: Bristol Beacon Presents: Wayne Snow, Exchange
Wayne Snow’s music exudes an enchanting, vibrant warmth. Channelling the sounds of his Nigerian upbringing, Snow crafts a rich and sultry blend of sun-kissed soul and expansive jazz drawing on influences such as Fela Kuti and Sade alongside his love for Afrofuturism. Since his relocation to Berlin in 2013, Snow has “become central to the city’s burgeoning future jazz and neo-soul scene” (XLR8R). A frequent collaborator with producer Max Graef, Snow’s debut album ‘Freedom TV’ purveys a self-assured creative voice. His reflective new album ‘Figurine’ sees Snow further develop his artistic vision in his most personal work to date.

November 24: Drunk Women Solving Crime, Hen & Chicken
The true crime podcast comes to the Hen & Chicken, delivering a live version, over a few drinks, of course, before fielding stories from the audience.

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Starting November 24: Buskers’ Banquet
Bristol’s sell-out roaming food and live music festival is back for a small handful of intimate events at Bristol’s best independent venues. A two-course meal will be paired with acoustic sets from Bristol musicians, starting with their ‘Buskers’ Banquet Bonanza’ event at Wiper and True with Eatchu.

November 25 & 26: Teachings in Dub Weekender, Trinity Centre
Celebrating 15 years of Teachings in Dub, Trinity Centre are hosting two days of the finest dub music, powered by the infamous firmly rooted soundsystem.

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November 26: The Donkey’s Tales, Redgrave Theatre
A starry night, three kings and a very famous baby… Donkey, Dog and Camel meet once a year to tell their favourite story. Dog remembers his time with the shepherds; Camel, his time with the Wise Men. But most of all, this is The Donkey’s Tale…

November 26 & 27: Made in Bristol Gift Fair 2022, Bristol Beacon
Another chance to browse the wares of local creatives, and grab yourself a unique gift, for someone else or yourself.

November 27: Shaun The Sheep in Concert, Wills Memorial Building
The world premiere of the newly formed Mossy Bottom Philharmonic, who will all be dressed as characters from the classic Aardman animation.

November 28: Soup & Cigarettes, The Louisiana
The DIY indie rock group take to The Louisiana, supported by The Easy Peelers and Flos Vita.

November 29: Transmutibility: An Evening of Electronic, Improvised Music, Cafe Kino
The popular Stokes Croft hang hosts an anything-goes evening of experimental electronic music.

November 30: AnExperience Presents: Jukebox Sounds #2, Lost Horizon
Popular, always on promoters AnExperience throw a curveball, with a night of purposefully mismatched sounds, the only rule being that DJs cannot play two tracks of the same genre into each other.

And coming soon…

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December 2-11: Bristol Palestine Film Festival, Multiple Venues
The Bristol Palestine Film Festival is returning to six venues across the city from 2 December. The festival showcases filmmaking talent from Palestine and the surrounding region with an ambitious programme of drama, documentary, and short films, as well as a fundraiser comedy show headlined by Mark Thomas.

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