94 things to do in Bristol in June 2019

Art / Japanese art

Masters of Japanese Prints: Nature and Seasons

Third and final part of the Museum's Japanese print series

: Saturday, May 18 2019 - Sunday, Sep 8 2019

Art / Painting

Shan Miller

Portraiture, both surreal and traditional

: Wednesday, Jun 5 2019 - Tuesday, Jul 16 2019

Art / Bath Spa University

Material

Bath Spa Uni students respond to different materials

: Friday, May 31 2019 - Wednesday, Jun 5 2019

Art / Degree show

UWE Bristol Degree Shows 2019

Showcase by talented students across UWE's Arts faculty

Multiple venues: Saturday, Jun 8 2019 - Wednesday, Jun 12 2019

Art / Exhibition

Kedals: Chop Your Own Wood

Paintings studded with pop-cultural points of reference

: Thursday, Jun 6 2019 - Saturday, Jun 22 2019

Art / Art Trail

BS9 Arts Trail

Vibrant neighbourhood arts trail

: Saturday, Jun 8 2019 11am & Sunday, Jun 9 2019 11am

Art / Design

Makers of Tomorrow

Collaborations between Stradling Collection and schools and universities

: Wednesday, May 22 2019 - Saturday, Jun 8 2019

Art / Caraboo Projects

Songs of the Sirens

Multimedia show examines modern pleasures and anxieties

: Thursday, Jun 6 2019 - Sunday, Jul 7 2019

Art / Abstract Art

Angela Baum

Abstract paintings by Bristol artist

: Friday, Jun 7 2019 - Wednesday, Jun 12 2019

Art / Jamaica St Stores

Jamaica Street Studios: Open Studios 2019

Artists' studios complex opens its doors

: Friday, Jun 14 2019 - Sunday, Jun 16 2019

Art / Royal West of England Academy

Fire: Flashes to Ashes in British Art 1692-2019

How this captivating element has been captured in British art

: Saturday, Jun 15 2019 - Sunday, Sep 1 2019

Art / Art Trail

Easton Arts Trail 2019

BS5's art trail is bigger than ever

: Saturday, Jun 15 2019 11am & Sunday, Jun 16 2019 11am

Art / Bristol Refugee Festival

My Bristol

Photographs of Bristol's refugees and asylum seekers

: Monday, Jun 24 2019 - Friday, Jun 28 2019

Books & Spoken Word / LGBTQ+

Polari Literary Salon – Prize Tour

Award-winning LGBT+ literary salon

Waterstones Bristol Galleries: Saturday, Jun 1 2019 7pm

Books & Spoken Word / Poetry

Blahblahblah & Milk Poetry: And Here’s Your Host

Collaboration between two of Bristol's leading spoken word nights

The Wardrobe Theatre: Monday, Jun 3 2019 7:30pm

Books & Spoken Word / Children's

Celebrating Helen Dunmore

Patricia Ferguson, Sian Norris and Helen Taylor celebrate the great Bristol writer

Waterstones Bristol Galleries: Thursday, Jun 6 2019 7pm

Books & Spoken Word / Poetry

Raise the Bar: Shane Koyczan

Top Bristol spoken word night featuring one of the world's most popular poets

Redgrave Theatre: Sunday, Jun 9 2019 7pm

Books & Spoken Word / Race

Angela Saini

Award-winning author and journalist looks at the return of race science

Waterstones Bristol Galleries: Monday, Jun 10 2019 7pm

Books & Spoken Word / Poetry

Tracy K Smith

America's Poet Laureate discusses poetry and politics

Waterstones Bristol Galleries: Wednesday, Jun 12 2019 7pm

Books & Spoken Word / Poetry

Milk Poetry: Jakabol ft. Malaika Kegode, Stefan Mohamed, Pascal Vine, 1990s Chris

Poetry and spoken word from some of the south west's best

Tobacco Factory Theatres: Thursday, Jun 13 2019 7:30pm

Books & Spoken Word / Mental Health

Nathan Filer

Acclaimed Bristol writer's new book on schizophrenia

Waterstones Bristol Galleries: Wednesday, Jun 19 2019 7pm

Books & Spoken Word / Literature Festival

Africa Writes 2019

Week of events celebrating contemporary literature from Africa and the African diaspora

Multiple venues: Friday, Jun 28 2019 - Thursday, Jul 4 2019

Art / Arts debate

Futur Ville 1

Day of debate around the arts, regeneration and urban policy

Ashton Court Mansion: Saturday, Jun 1 2019 11am

Circus / Circomedia

Indelible – Circomedia BTEC

The final performance of their course

: Thursday, Jun 20 2019 7:30pm & Friday, Jun 21 2019 7:30pm

Circus / Circomedia

Dis-Connect – First Year Students

First year students perform

: Thursday, Jun 13 2019 7:30pm & Friday, Jun 14 2019 7:30pm

Circus / Circomedia

Group 2 Final Major Project – Circomedia Graduates

The soon-to-be graduates perform

: Tuesday, Jun 4 2019 7:30pm & Wednesday, Jun 5 2019 7:30pm

Circus / Circomedia

Group 3 Final Major Project- Circomedia Graduates

The soon-to-be graduates perform

: Friday, Jun 7 2019 7:30pm & Saturday, Jun 8 2019 7:30pm

Music / Bassline

Lock Yard – Dark Moon

Dark Moon outdoor party

Motion: Friday, Jun 29 2018 5pm

Music / Clubs

Ramshackle Presents: Mr Traumatik

Rapper with a huge online following

O2 Academy: Friday, Jun 7 2019 7:30pm

Music / Drum and Bass

SOLD OUT: Hospitality Bristol BBQ

Guaranteed good beats and nice vibes

Motion: Saturday, Jun 8 2019 12pm

Dance / Contemporary Dance

Rambert2: Triple Bill

Exciting new pieces from Rambert's younger crop

: Thursday, Jun 6 2019 - Saturday, Jun 8 2019

Dance / Latin

Bristol Dance Experience Friday Dance

An evening social for Latin & Ballroom dancers

Greenway Centre & Cafe: Friday, Jun 21 2019 8:30pm

Dance / Swing dance

Old Duke Swing Fest 2019

A day of bands and dancing at the Bristol institution

Old Duke: Saturday, Jun 22 2019 1:30pm

Film / Documentary

Eating Animals + director Q&A

If you're still scoffing our beastly chums, Natalie Portman explains why you should stop

Film / Event Cinema

Cables & Cameras: The Conversation

An all-day feast of screenings, talks and workshops for BAME filmmakers

Film / Comedy

In Fabric + director Q&A

Lavish, unexpectedly comedic arthouse giallo horror about a cursed frock

Film / Action

Saving Private Ryan

Spielberg's classic WWII flick returns to the big screen in 4K for D-Day

Film / Drama

Bristol Film Festival: Sideways

Oenophile classic screened in a wine cellar with tasting

Film / Horror

Summer Courtyard Cinema Club: Interview with the Vampire

Neil Jordan's adaptation of Anne Rice's gothic vampire yarn

Film / Documentary

What We Left Behind – Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

25th anniversary celebration of the maligned 'black sheep of the Star Trek family'

Film / Ballet

Royal Opera House Encore: Romeo and Juliet

Kenneth MacMillan's celebrated ballet broadcast live from Covent Garden

Film / Art House

Belle de Jour

Bunuel's pervy, subversive 1967 classic launches Peter Strickland season

Film / Comedy

Bristol Film Festival: Roman Holiday

Oscar-winning Audrey Hepburn romcom screened with complementary Italian wines

Film / Action

Bristol Bad Film Club: On Deadly Ground

Steven Seagal saves the Alaskan wilderness by whupping ass in his directorial debut

Film / Documentary

All My Life’s Buried Here + director Q&A

The fascinating story of British composer and folk song collector George Butterworth

Film / Event Cinema

National Theatre Encore: Small Island

Rufus Norris directs an adaptation of Andrea Levy's epic Windrush novel

Film / Documentary

Commander Arian + Q&A

Bristol Kurdish Solidarity Network presents a documentary about the war against ISIS

Film / Documentary

Doc’n Roll Festival: Stories from She Punks + directors’ Q&A

The stories of women who played instruments in 1970s punk bands

Food & Drink / Bristol Food Connections

Food Connections 2019: Barny Haughton and chefs from the ‘How To Be A Chef’ Programme Demo

Young chefs from the 'Square Food Foundation' prepare a feast

Colston Hall Foyer: Saturday, Jun 15 2019 3pm

Food & Drink / Beer

Bristol Craft Beer Festival 2019

Two days of beery fun

: Friday, Jun 7 2019 6pm & Saturday, Jun 8 2019 11:30am

Food & Drink / food

Syrian Supper Club

Syrian Supper Club to be held at Harts Bakery - a campaign led by Hands Up Foundation

Harts Bakery: Thursday, Jun 6 2019 7:30pm

Food & Drink / food

Thai street food class

Learn how to make authentic Thai dishes followed by a dinner at the end

Little Kitchen Cookery School: Wednesday, Jun 19 2019 6pm

Food & Drink / Bristol Food Connections

Food Connections 2019: A Tale of Two Cities

A discussion about food wealth and poverty in Bristol

Colston Hall: Thursday, Jun 13 2019 6pm

Food & Drink / Bristol Food Connections

Food Connections 2019: Charred – Vegetarian Grilling & BBQ

Cook veggie meals over live fire

Colston Hall: Sunday, Jun 16 2019 1pm

Food & Drink / Bristol Food Connections

Food Connections 2019: Cooking At Home with Josh Eggleton

Cook with Michelin chef Josh Eggleton

Colston Hall: Sunday, Jun 16 2019 12am

Music / Reggae

SOLD OUT: Damian ‘Jr. Gong’ Marley

Reggae royalty

O2 Academy: Saturday, Jun 1 2019 7pm

Music / Rock

Muse

First West Country stadium gig for Devonian Grammy winners

Ashton Gate Stadium: Wednesday, Jun 5 2019 5pm

Music / Pop

Spice Girls (SOLD OUT)

Spice up your life at Ashton Gate

Ashton Gate Stadium: Monday, Jun 10 2019 5:30pm

Music / Pop

Kate Nash

She's back with smart pop songs

Fleece: Thursday, Jun 6 2019 7:30pm

Music / Americana

River Town 2019

A summer celebration of roots and Americana music

Various venues: Tuesday, Jun 11 2019 7pm

Music / Folk Rock

Paul Weller

An unmissable night

Westonbirt Arboretum: Friday, Jun 14 2019 6pm

Music / Reggae

Bristol Sounds: The Cat Empire

Record-breaking band return for their biggest gig yet

Bristol Harbourside: Thursday, Jun 27 2019 6:30pm

Music / Disco

Bristol Sounds: Tom Misch

Bristol Sounds kicks off with dizzying disco

Bristol Harbourside: Wednesday, Jun 26 2019 6:30pm

Music / Bristol Food Connections

Food Connections 2019: Valley Fest Presents: The Wake Up Rave

Festival favourites head to Colston Hall

Colston Hall: Friday, Jun 14 2019 7am

Music / Classical

Vivaldi: Four Seasons By Candlelight

Fusing vivid poetry and musical ingenuity together

Clifton Cathedral: Thursday, Jun 6 2019 8:30pm

Theatre / Opera

La Bohème

OperaUpClose’s acclaimed modern interpretation

: Monday, Jun 3 2019 7:30pm & Tuesday, Jun 4 2019 7:30pm

Theatre / Code breakers

Enigma

Following the American women who played a vital role in WW2

: Tuesday, Jun 4 2019 8pm & Wednesday, Jun 5 2019 8pm

Theatre / Comedy

Hot Flushes

revenge musical about homicidal menopausal women and fiscal responsibility

: Thursday, Jun 6 2019 - Saturday, Jun 8 2019

Theatre / Cabaret

The Lady Boys of Bangkok: The Greatest Showgirls Tour

More glitz and glamour from the technicolour troupe

: Friday, Jun 7 2019 - Tuesday, Jun 18 2019

Theatre / Clowning

The Last Ever Nincompoop, Goodbye Party of a Lifetime

Showcasing new ideas in comedy, clowning, slapstick, mime and more

The Wardrobe Theatre: Sunday, Jun 9 2019 7pm

Theatre / David Walliams

Gangsta Granny

Outdoor adaptation of the David Walliams classic

South Street Playing Fields: Wednesday, Jun 12 2019 6:30pm

Theatre / LGBT

Kings Cross (REMIX)

Tom Marshman revisits London's 80s LGBTQ scene

: Thursday, Jun 13 2019 - Sunday, Jun 16 2019

Theatre / Bristol Old Vic Theatre School

The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby: Part One

BOV Theatre School stage the David Edgar adaptation

: Friday, Jun 14 2019 - Saturday, Jun 22 2019

Theatre / Out of Balanz

Next Door

Out of Balanz explore what really connects us

: Saturday, Jun 15 2019 2:30pm & Saturday, Jun 15 2019 8:15pm

Theatre / Musical

The Rocky Horror Show

Let's do the Time Warp again

: Monday, Jun 17 2019 - Saturday, Jun 22 2019

Theatre / In Our Hands

Baba’s Song

Storytelling and song exploring new motherhood

: Friday, Jun 21 2019 - Saturday, Jun 22 2019

Theatre / Family theatre

I’m Bitter About Glitter

A joyful exploration of identity, belonging and choice

The Wardrobe Theatre: Sunday, Jun 23 2019 12pm

Theatre / Civil rights

One Night in Miami…

Reconstructing a fabled meeting between four famous friends

: Tuesday, Jun 25 2019 - Saturday, Jun 29 2019

Theatre / A Younger Theatre

Incoming Festival 2019

Festival of new and emerging theatre

: Wednesday, Jun 26 2019 - Sunday, Jun 30 2019

Theatre / Comedy

Living Spit’s Living Quiz

Hilarious duo get quizzical

: Wednesday, Jun 26 2019 - Thursday, Jul 18 2019

Theatre / Brunel's SS Great Britain

The Steampunk Mistress And The Time Machine

Ace-looking Show of Strength / Closer Each Day co-pro

: Sunday, Jun 30 2019 - Thursday, Jul 4 2019

Comedy / Stand-Up

Tom Stade: I Swear To…

Canadian comic ponders some generational conundrums

Tobacco Factory Theatres: Saturday, Jun 1 2019 8pm

Comedy / Observational comedy

Stand Up for the Weekend: Paul Myrehaug & co.

Charismatic Canuck

The Comedy Box at the Hen & Chicken Studio: Saturday, Jun 1 2019 8:30pm

Comedy / Edinburgh Previews

Edinburgh Festival Previews

New-material night at Smoke & Mirrors off Park St

: Monday, Feb 11 2019 - Tuesday, Jun 25 2019

Comedy / People's Republic of Stokes Croft

The People’s Comedy

The UK's only sociopolitical comedy night

: Friday, Jun 7 2019 - Friday, Aug 2 2019

Comedy / Chuckle Busters

Jamali Maddix: Work in Progress

Distinctive comic promises a freeform set

The Wardrobe Theatre: Wednesday, Jun 12 2019 7:30pm

Comedy / Observational comedy

Stand Up for the Weekend: Andrew Bird & co.

Winning observational comedy

The Comedy Box at the Hen & Chicken Studio: Saturday, Jun 15 2019 8:30pm

Comedy / Fundraiser

Funny Bones: Nish Kumar & Friends

Top lineup for this Bristol hospitals fundraiser

Hippodrome: Sunday, Jun 16 2019 7:30pm

Comedy / Alchemy 198

Alexa? Tell Us a Dad Joke

Using stand-up to tell a story of grief, loss and love

: Friday, Jun 21 2019 8pm

Comedy / Chubby White's Variety Night

Chubby White’s Preview Night ft. Mat Ewins

The brilliantly genre-bending show returns for a single Edinburgh preview

Latch: Saturday, Jun 22 2019 7:30pm

Comedy / Physical comedy

Sleeping Trees: Silly Funny Boys

Brilliant physical comedy trio

The Wardrobe Theatre: Tuesday, Jun 25 2019 7:30pm

Comedy / Confessional Comedy

SOLD OUT: Rhod Gilbert: The Book of John

The always-engaging Welsh grumpster returns

: Thursday, Jun 27 2019 8pm & Friday, Nov 29 2019 8pm

Comedy / Edinburgh Previews

John Robins: Edinburgh Fringe Preview

The brilliant, confessional comic roadtests his new show

The Comedy Box at the Hen & Chicken Studio: Thursday, Jun 27 2019 8pm

Comedy / Improv

The Antics Joke Show

Alma Tavern visit for the ace sketch and improv show

Alma Tavern & Theatre: Saturday, Jun 29 2019 8pm