47 things to do in Bristol in June 2023

June 1: Amplified Arcade, Four Quarters
Start June off right with some free live music and the chance to play some of the best retro arcade games.

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June 1-3: The Addams Family, Redgrave Theatre
BAOS Youth presents The Addams Family, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family. An original story that is every father’s nightmare. Everything changes on a fateful night when “The Family” host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents.

The Addams Family – photo: Redgrave Theatre

June 2: Club Blanco with Decius Live, Strange Brew
A lesson in house, electro and groove soaked techno from the promoters known for putting on stellar parties across the city.

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May 3: Inspired, Watershed
This year’s Inspired Takeover is an action-packed one-day event with screenings, talks and previews to celebrate homegrown filmmakers of colour from across the country.

Inspired – photo: Watershed

June 3: Totality All Dayer, Moor Beer
A day of experimental live music at the Moor Beer taproom, accompanied, of course, by some of the city’s finest beers.

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Opens June 3: Windmill Hill Market, Windmill Hill City Farm
Discover this new monthly market in the beautiful setting of Windmill Hill City Farm.  Find handmade ceramics, clothing, accessories, jewellery and prints – and in ‘Thrift Avenue’, vintage & retro clothes, records and homeware.  Plus street food stalls, brewery tap room, café, kids crafts and live music in the new theatre space.

Windmill Hill Market – photo: Windmill Hill City Farm

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Find Shaun the Sheep at Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm
The Hide & Sheep AR trail is a fun filled activity for the whole family! Simply download the free app and find the 11 Shaun the Sheep markers around the Zoo. Included free with Noah’s Ark Zoo admission until 3rd September.

Noah’s Ark x Aardman AR experience – photo: Noah’s Ark

June 4: Alternative Market, Trinity Centre
Looking to buy a gift, but want something a bit different? The Trinity alternative market is full of independent, quirky makers selling their wares.

June 5: South West Improvisers Group, Cafe Kino
A chance to see some of the best improv comics in the South West doing their thing.

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Now-August 13: Found Cities, Lost Objects: Women in the City
Presenting Found Cities, Lost Objects: Women in the City. Curated by Turner Prize winner, Lubaina Himid CBE, this Arts Council Collection touring exhibition explores modern city life from a female perspective. Themes range from safety and navigation to concepts of belonging and power. Included are Bristol artists whose work examines Bristol’s history – where it has come from and where it is now.

Found Cities, Lost Objects – photo: RWA

June 6: Party Girl, The Cube
A screening of the classic 1995 indie film that you could say bears resemblance to Bristol today.#

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June 6: Danny Beard Live, Redgrave Theatre
The winner of Rupaul’s Drag Race UK is hitting the road with their debut solo tour! Join Danny as they take to the stage with a show which promises to be bigger, better, and more CAMP than ever before.

Danny Beard – photo: Redgrave Theatre

June 7: Kendall Mountain Tour 2023 – Film collection + speaker, Tobacco Factory
A selection of the most awe-inspiring mountain pictures, being screened at the North Street bar/restaurant.

June 8: Brazemania launch event, Crofters Rights
Celebrating their recent vinyl EP launch, Brazen Records take to Crofters for a night of top quality hardcore and jungle.

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June 8-15: Medusa Deluxe, Watershed
The audaciously original debut from writer-director Thomas Hardiman, Medusa Deluxe is a bold, camp and unique take on the murder mystery. The Thu 8 June 18:00 preview screening features an introduction and post-film Q&A with director Thomas Hardiman.

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June 9-18: Festival of Nature, Millennium Square
Join the celebration for Festival of Nature’s 20th anniversary with its unmissable programme of vibrant city-centre events, family nature parties, wildlife workshops, walks and talks, film screenings, and spectacular performances across 10 days. Don’t miss out on the festival’s feature Bristol event at Millennium Square and Anchor Square 17th & 18th June – two days of free nature activities, stalls, food and drink, and special guest talks.

Festival of nature – photo: Natural History Consortium

June 9 & 10: Bristol Craft Beer Festival, Lloyds Amphitheatre
One ticket, unlimited beer – what more do I need to say?

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June 9: LOWES, Dareshack
Vocalist Evie Plumb and producers/multi-instrumentalists Jamie Walker and Luke Paget are LOWES – an electronic trio that take pride in their penchant for thunderous pop imbued with unapologetic authenticity, allowing their music to be both powerful and vulnerable. The trio have enjoyed a meteoric rise since their initial breakthrough on Soundcloud in 2018 – with several critically acclaimed records, high-profile collaborations and even a Radio 1 Dance Award for Best Dance Singer now under their belts. Hailing from rural North West England and each with a lifetime of musical experience, the band are more than comfortable writing, recording and producing their own work. Gladly peppered with a note of sarcasm, LOWES’ music and lyrics often reflect darker ideas and honest fears.

June 10: Afrofest, Trinity Centre
A celebration of all things African and Caribbean at Trinity, with food, music and activities all day.

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June 10-18: Clifton International Festival of Music, across Clifton
Bristol’s very own classical music festival is back with a special 10th anniversary edition. The lineup includes favourite artists The Tallis Scholars, and iconic masterpieces including Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, alongside performances from some of the country’s brightest classical rising stars.

Clifton International Festival of Music – photo: Clifton International Festival of Music

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June 10: Pony Chew Valley x Gusbourne Wines Tasting Evening, The Pony
Taste the best of British in this collaboration between the iconic Pony Chew Valley and Gusbourne wines. This is a 5-course tasting menu with each course paired perfectly with award-winning English wine producers Gusbourne wines. Each dish and wine will be discussed by your hosts Josh Eggelton (head chef at Pony Chew Valley) and Harriet Skehan from Gusbourne wines.

Wine and lunch at The Pony – photo: Yuup

June 11: Green Rooms Market, Propyard
Propyard becomes a plant-lovers heaven, as the touring plant market enters its walls.

June 12: Tristan Manco ‘Come Together’, That Art Gallery
Mixing ancient art traditions with contemporary styles and colours, Tristan Manco brings his latest show to That Art Gallery.

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June 12: Arab Strap: Philophobia Undressed, The Fleece
Pioneers of Scottish slowcore and indie rock darlings, Arab Strap invite you to join them for Philophobia Undressed – a humble celebration of the duo’s seminal 1998 album to mark the 25th anniversary of its release. The duo, consisting of Aidan Moffat and Malcom Middleton, have been credited with trailblazing the flourishing Glaswegian indie scene in the 1990s with an earnest blend of minimal instrumentation and haunting, introspective lyrics. With Philophobia serving as a culmination of the pair’s sound in the early days, it seems apt for the band to use this anniversary tour as a means of dissecting, reconstructing and reimagining the album as they perform all 13 tracks in their most raw and intimate iteration so far.

June 13: FuckUp Nights Bristol – Launch Event, The Square Club
The launch of a new event at The Square Club where people are invited on stage to talk about their biggest screw ups and embarrassments.

June 14-18: Bristol Comedy Garden, Queen Square
Queen Square comes alive for four days of the finest comedy and food the city has to offer.

June 15: Festival of Sustainable Business Exhibition, Paintworks
A sustainability themed networking event, presented by Future Leap at the modern Paintworks Event Space.

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Dinosaur Valley: LIVE! ROARsome, immersive fun this half term
Get ready to stomp and ROAR with excitement while you explore the largest collection of animatronic dinosaurs in the South West, including a 15m T-Rex. Follow self-guided trails, complete a quest, meet interactive dinosaurs and enjoy immersive and theatrical shows throughout the day. It’s sure to be a prehistoric extravaganza!

Avon Valley raptor – photo: Avon Valley Wildlife Park

June 16: La Bomba with Jembaa Groove and DJ Santa Leticia, Lost Horizon
The Berlin based afrobeat group return, after a killer show in Bristol last year.

June 17: Segway Adventure, Ashton Court Estate
Feel on top of the world as you glide around Ashton Court Estate on an all terrain segway.

June 18: Vintage Market with live music and taco pop-up, The Thunderbolt
The chance to find some fantastic vintage wares, soundtracked to equally great live music.

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June 18: Father’s Day Whisky and Cheese Tasting, Spirited North St
This special whisky and cheese tasting event at Bedminster’s Spirited. Spirited have teamed up with North Street Cheese Company to bring five delicious whiskies perfectly paired with five delicious cheeses. Guests will receive a welcome cocktail, find out more about whisky making, and have a deep dive into the amber nectar.

Spirited whiskey tasting – photo: Yuup

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May half term: 10 Ways to Play, We The Curious
Looking for some free fun this May half term? Find We The Curious out on Millennium Square and create your own playground!

Half term at We The Curious – photo: We The Curious

June 19: Come and sing! Drop in choir, The Jam Jar
An open, inclusive choir that invites anybody to come by and get involved.

June 20: Heavenly 2.5 hours chocolate-making workshop, Copse Road Chapel
Learn how to become a master chocolatier, from hot chocolate to truffles.

June 21: Bristol Sounds: Mika, Lloyds Amphitheatre
Lloyds amphitheatre comes alive for five days of amazing music, with Mika opening things up.

June 22: Design talk with John Kelly 1880+, Silver and Steel Studios
If you’re into your jewels, there’s an interesting talk on East Street about mid century Scandinavian design.

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Now-July 5: 170th Annual Open submissions open, RWA
Submissions for the 170th RWA Annual Open Exhibition are OPEN! We welcome submissions from visual artists working in any medium and at any stage of their career. Whether you are an established artist, or just beginning your creative career, this is your chance to have your work exhibited in a world-class gallery. You could be in with a chance to win some amazing prizes!

RWA 170 annual open – photo: RWA

June 23: Amendments: A play on words, Alma Tavern and Theatre
A comedy play based around the use of language and the implications of censorship.

June 24: Celebrate with me: Bristol Refugee Festival, Page Park
Part of Bristol Refugee Festival, Page Park comes alive with music, dancing and activities.

June 25: Jayde Adams – Men, I Can Save You, Bristol Old Vic
The Bristol comedian and cover star of this year’s Spring issue takes her new show to the Old Vic.

June 26: Escher Music Connection #49, Strange Brew
One for the producers – the inclusive night at Strange Brew gives everyone the chance to hear their tunes played on a system.

June 27: Inna Wi Carnival Cinema, Trinity Centre
Part of the St Pauls Carnival celebrations, learn the stories and culture surrounding the festivities through film.

June 28: Australian whiskey tasting, Spirited North St
The North Street spirit shop hosts a tasting of some of the best whiskeys from down under.

June 29: Fairytales for grown-ups: The Grateful & The Dead, Windmill Hill City Farm
The Bedminster farm has recently opened an open air theatre – ready for you to enjoy a rendition of a classic fairy tale.

June 30: Pineapple presents: Introspekt (Bristol debut), Strange Brew
The US based producer makes their Bristol debut, alongside heavyweights from the Pineapple Records crew.

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June 28-July 1: Godot Is A Woman, Tobacco Factory Theatres
Since Beckett wrote Waiting for Godot, he and his estate have notoriously challenged – often legally – non-male companies that wish to perform it. Godot is a Woman ran at the Pleasance London in 2021 to rapturous audiences and critical acclaim before transferring to the Pleasance at Edinburgh Fringe in 2022, where the show enjoyed sold-out audiences, award nominations and multiple 5-star reviews. See it in Bristol for a strictly limited run from 28 June to 1 July at Tobacco Factory Theatres.

See Godot is a Woman in Bristol for a strictly limited run from 28 June to 1 July – photo: Tobacco Factory

And coming soon…

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Opening July: Beyond Submergence, Propyard
Wondering what a 20,000sq. ft. immersive experience looks like? Step into Beyond Submergence this summer, a world-first exhibition of light & sound by Squidsoup, brought to Bristol by the team behind Four Tet’s immersive live performances dubbed ‘the best live show in the world’ by Mixmag. Take part in a once-in-a-lifetime experience, discover the host of events taking place in the exhibition space and find out how to book below.

Beyond Submergence, Propyard – photo: Propyard

Main photo: Phil Watson

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