172 things to do in Bristol in September 2017

ART

To September 10: Alternative Visions: Undiscovered Art in the South West
Frank, emotive and vibrant work by 20 undiscovered artists from across the region.
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To October 15: People are Strange (and Other Forms), HERE Gallery
Posters, screen prints and zines by artist Marko, fusing modernist abstraction with a contemporary graphic sensibility.
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To September 20: Postcard Places, St John on the Wall / Saint Stephen’s
Linked pair of exhibitions by The Drawing Group, which has been meeting and drawing at St John on the Wall in the city centre for two years.
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To Sept 9: A Life, a Presence, Like The Air, various locations
Site-specific audio installation at three locations, exploring the everyday experience of housing, home, and the history of social housing.
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To Sept 23: Biophilia by Lily Mixe, THAT Art Gallery
Striking works by French artist Lily Mixe, “giving a voice to those species of nature suffocated by our modern society.”
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September 1-3: The Other Art Fair Bristol, Arnolfini
Some 80 of the best emerging artists, handpicked by a committee of art industry experts, exhibit and sell work.
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September 1-3: Bristol Art Trail, various venues
Local creative folk, whether professional or amateur, open their home, studio, shop or gallery to the public.
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September 7-10: Affordable Art Fair Bristol, Brunel’s Old Station
Hugely popular annual art fair returns. Explore works by hundreds of artists from Bristol and beyond, priced from £100-£6,000.
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September 2-30: Phantomoton, It’s All 2 Much
Four intriguing artists explore traditional mediums in response to the transition of our natural origins into a post-industrial modern age.
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September 8-17: Threads, Test Space, Spike Island
Spike Island Volunteers reflect upon their experiences of volunteering, community and collaboration.
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September 27-December 24: The Most Popular Art Exhibition Ever!, Arnolfini
Arnolfini welcomes a major exhibition by Grayson Perry, one of the world’s most charismatic artists and astute commentators on contemporary society.
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BOOKS

September 2: Neil Hilborn, The Lantern
Hugely successful American slam poet brings his distinctive work to the Colston Hall.
www.colstonhall.org/shows/neil-hilborn

September 5: Robert Webb, At-Bristol
The Peep Show star introduces his book on gender conditioning and masculinity.
www.ideasfestival.co.uk/events/robert-webb

September 12: Caroline Bird & Rachel McCrum, Wardrobe Theatre
Double-header poetry collection launch for two popular writers and performers.
www.thewardrobetheatre.com/livetheatre/rachel-mccrum-caroline-bird

September 13: Spotlight, Crofters Rights
Raise the Bar & Milk Poetry’s extended open mic with guest, Bristol-born Tom Dewey.
www.facebook.com/events/1930660603879758

September 14: Write Club Ideas Generator, Hours
Creative writing session designed to kick start new projects.
www.jumblebee.co.uk/WriteClubSept

September 18: Novel Nights with Gilly Macmillan, The Square Club
The bestselling Bristol thriller writer reveals all about writing a page turner.
www.tickettailor.com/checkout/view-event/id/102270/chk/1f76?widget-disable=true

September 19: Michael Rosen, Waterstones Bristol Galleries
The celebrated writer and broadcaster discusses his new memoir.
www.ideasfestival.co.uk/events/michael-rosen-2

September 20: Adventures great and small, Roll for the Soul
Bike adventurers explain why they took the plunge into bike touring.
www.bristolcyclefestival.com

September 21: Eley Williams, Spike Island
One of the UK’s most exciting writers discusses her highly praised debut short story collection.
www.ideasfestival.co.uk/events/novel-writers-eley-williams

September 22: Lemn Sissay, The Space
The acclaimed performance poet gives a dramatic reading of his life story.
www.keynshamtickets.cloudvenue.co.uk/lemnsissaysomethingdark

September 25: Adam Kay, Waterstones
Kay introduces his revealing and hilarious, Secret Diaries of a Junior Doctor.
www.waterstones.com/events/adam-kay-secret-diaries-of-a-junior-doctor/bristol-galleries

September 26: Superheroes of Slam, Watershed
Bristol heat of the search for the ultimate slam poet, hosted by Shagufta K Iqbal.
www.facebook.com/events/894553867363829

September 28: Neil Woods & Steve Rolles, Waterstones Bristol Galleries
Ex undercover-cop, Woods, and leading expert on drug legalisation, Rolles, talk about their new books.
www.waterstones.com/events/neil-woods-and-steve-rolles/bristol-galleries

CLUBS

September 8: Jus’ Begun! presents Analog Africa, Cosies
This will be label head Samy Ben Redjeb’s debut Bristol show. His passion for crate-digging has taken him across the globe – discover his records for yourself.
www.facebook.com/events/1850221958563131/

September 13: Global Village Presents: Der Liebe, The Love Inn
Irene Campos, Chaks, Purge and more will be smashing out some of the best of Berlin techno.
www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/the-love-inn/wed-13-sep-global-village-presents-der-liebe-40385

September 14: Saffron Records 2nd Birthday with Tap The Feed
The Bristol label celebrate with a performance from talented signing China Bowls. Naturally, DJs and cake will also be making an appearance.
www.facebook.com/events/1398899366871218

September 15: Satsumas Present DJ Katapila, The Brunswick Club
Katapila is a Ghanaian DJ who has become known for his marathon sets. Expect early Chicago house and Detroit techno.
www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/#date=2017-09-15&event_id=40661

September 16: Lakota End of Summer Day Party, Lakota
Say a sorrowful goodbye to the heady days of summer with one more outdoor boogie at Lakota. Sob.
www.lakota.co.uk/events-tickets/481-lakota-end-of-summer-day-party

September 20: Nebula Presents Liem, The Coroner’s Court
Hamburg selector and Lehult co-founder Liem heads up a night in this infamous venue.
www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/#date=2017-09-20&event_id=40588

September 22: Restless Nights presents: Saoirse All Night Long, The Island
Saoirse has made a name for herself with her eclectic, exciting sets that span dub, ambient, house, jazz, electro, garage, techno and more.
www.residentadvisor.net/events/1000527

September 26: ESO Launch Party w/ Paleman, Thekla
Minimal bass master Paleman and grime don Madam X are just two names to watch out for on this eclectic lineup.
www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/#date=2017-09-26&event_id=40738

September 30: Timedance – Objekt, re:ni, The Island
One of the most genre-bending DJs in the world, Objekt, headlines, and SIREN’s re:ni supports with her signature bass sound.
www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/the-island/sat-30-sep-timedance-objekt-re-ni-40333

September 30: In:Motion Opening, Motion
Bristol’s superclub kicks off its big new season with some big names: My Nu Leng & Dread MC, D Double E, Logan Sama and more will be in attendance.
www.residentadvisor.net/events/986678

 

COMEDY

Sept 9: Stand Up for the Weekend with Paul McCaffrey & co., Comedy Box
The Comedy Box’s autumn season kicks off with a headline set from this in-demand comic.
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Sept 9-10: Mark Watson: MW, Wardrobe Theatre
Chuckle Busters presents an evening with the brilliant, Bristol-raised comic, who promises “a mixture of the classic and the never-before-seen”.
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Sept 11: John Bishop: Winging It, Hippodrome
Big-league comic-turned-TV-presenter makes his long-awaited return to stand-up comedy.
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Sept 12: Comedy at the Robin Hood, Robin Hood pub
Excellent monthly comedy night, showcasing up-and-coming acts. 8pm, £3. For more info and to check lineups, visit www.facebook.com/robinhoodcomedy
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Sept 12: Andy Parsons: Peak Bullshit, Tobacco Factory Theatres
Finger-on-the-pulse comic and panel-show regular offers some light relief in these crazy times.
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Sept 13: Bubble Comedy: Jordan Brookes
Bubble Comedy at the Grain Barge returns with a solo set from one of the circuit’s rising stars. “A crazy, wonderful show – glorious” ★★★★ The Scotsman
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Sept 15: Chris Betts and Liam Pickford, Wardrobe Theatre
Two nicely off-kilter and surreal comics grace the Wardrobe’s Friday-night Chuckle Busters sessions.
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Sept 16: Stand Up for the Weekend: Glenn Wool & co., Comedy Box
Headline slot from one of the sharpest, darkest, most theatrical and subversive – hell, simply one of the best comics on the circuit.
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Sept 16: Jimmy Carr, Colston Hall
The never-mealy-mouthed comic collates the very best jokes from his nine sell-out tours for a night of near-the-knuckle entertainment.
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Sept 17: Joel Dommett: Live, Colston Hall
Energetic and thoroughly on-the-button comedian, raised just down the road in Thornbury.
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Sept 22: The Not So Late Show with Ross and Josh, Wardrobe Theatre
Join your hosts Ross Brierley and Joshua Sadler as they take the late-night chat show to its illogical conclusion. “The funniest thing in the world” – Comedy Central
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Sept 23: Stand Up for the Weekend: John Hastings & co., Comedy Box
Canadian emigre with an articulate, slightly camp manner and some very sharp observations.
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Sept 24: Crofters Comedy, Crofters Rights
Return, for a third season, of this popular open-slot night, hosted by comic and compere Sarah Slater
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Sept 27-28: How I Came To Be Where I Never Was, Wardrobe Theatre
Poet and comic Jonny Fluffypunk presents a new lo-fi, stand-up, spoken-word theatre show for anyone who has ever loved, owned a vinyl record or just been alive.
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Sept 29: Flamenco Sketches, Bristol Improv Theatre
Bristol favourites and YouTube stars The RH Experience return with a brand new night of blisteringly funny improvised comedy.
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Sept 29: Festival of the Spoken Nerd, Redgrave Theatre
Experiments guy Steve Mould, geek songstress Helen Arney and stand-up mathematician Matt Parker promise a veritable Periodic Table of new songs, science and spreadsheets.
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Sept 30: Stand Up for the Weekend with Phil Jerrod & co., Comedy Box
Nicely surreal and off-the-wall stand-up whose star has been in the ascendant recently.
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Sept 30: Gary Delaney, Redgrave Theatre
Consummate one-linerist and short-form gagsmith.
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EVENTS

From September 6: My Wild Child, various locations
Avon Wildlife Trust are restarting their free regular wild play sessions for pre-school children.
www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/mywildchild

September 7: Bristol Colour Capital Talk, Paintworks Event Space 
Discover how Bristol’s colourful houses are transforming the city.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bristol-dod-2017-bristol-colour-capital-talk

September 12: Why Learn Massage? Westbury-on-Trym
A fun, informal talk about the benefits of massage for all the family.
www.birthingessence.com/events-and-workshops/why/learn/massage

September 12-18: Bristol Pound birthday treasure hunt, various locations
Follow daily clues about Bristol’s radical history to be in with a chance of winning up to £100B.
www.bristolpound.org

September 14: United Communities AGM & Annual Conference, The Greenway Centre, Southmead
Annual Conference celebrating the legacy of social housing in Bristol and sharing our vision for the future.
www.unitedcommunities.org.uk

September 17: Carnivelo, start at Cumberland Basin piazza
The UK’s only cycle carnival, accompanied by an afternoon of events on a car-free Portway.
www.bristolcyclefestival.com

September 17 & 18: Qi Gong with Daverick Leggett, Bristol Buddhist Centre
Monthly ongoing group practice for a whole day at a time.
www.qigong-southwest.co.uk/daverick/daverick-workshops.htm

September 20: Colston Hall’s 150th Birthday Bash
Celebrating 150 years of music at Bristol’s most famous music venue.
www.colstonhall.org/shows/colston-hall-150th-birthday-bash/

September 21: Cycle speed dating, Queen Square
Speed dating on bicycles – a great way to turn velo into love.
www.bristolcyclefestival.com

September 30: Running The World launch event, The Grand Mercure Hotel
Local endurance athlete Nick Butter plans to run marathons in every country in 2018.
www.etchrock.com/challenge/running-the-world-196-launch-event-runningtheworld196

September 30: Hamilton House Open Day
Come and see what goes on inside Hamilton House – wander around the open studios and explore the creativity of this community.
www.hamiltonhouse.org/event/hamilton-house-open-day-2017

Wild Air Run, Blaise Castle
Children aged 7+ can enjoy this inflatable obstacle course, plus waterslide and family-friendly 5km run.
www.wildairrun.com/uk/events/bristol-blaise-castle

September 30 & October 1: Docks Heritage Weekend, Underfall Yard
A celebration of Bristol’s maritime past with events for all ages at M Shed, Underfall Yard and, for the first year ever, ss Great Britain.
www.underfallyard.co.uk/event/docks-heritage-weekend

 

FESTIVALS

September 1-3: The Other Art Fair, Arnolfini
Organised by Saatchi Art, it’s the third Bristol outing for the fair dedicated to uncovering new talent.
www.bristol.theotherartfair.com

September 1-10: Bristol Festival of Puppetry, various venues
Properly magical and not just for the kids, the biennial puppet fest returns for a fifth instalment.
www.puppetplace.org/festival17

September 2: The Downs Festival, Durdham Downs
A big knees-up on the Downs, headlined by Guy Garvey’s Elbow.
www.facebook.com/thedownsbristol

September 2-3: Bee and Pollination Festival, Bristol Botanic Garden
Spend a weekend learning about the latest research into plants and the insects that pollinate them.
www.bristol.ac.uk/botanic-garden

September 2-3: Shindig Weekender, Critchill Manor, Frome
From the team that kicked off the summer in May with Shindig Weekend, comes this novel weekend feast.
www.shindig-events.co.uk

September 7-10: Bristol Doors Open Day, various venues
A once-a-year chance to look behind closed doors and discover the city’s hidden treasures.
www.bristoldoorsopenday.org.uk

September 8-10: South West Outdoor Festival, Cheddar Gorge
Try activities including cycling, trail running, watersports and archery and listen to guest speakers.
www.nationaltrust.org. uk/days-out/regionsouthwest/ south-west-outdoor-festival.

September 9: Coexistence Festival, Hamilton House
A festival of good vibes, great music and positive manifestations for the next chapter of Hamilton House.
www.hamiltonhouse.org/event/coexistence-festival

September 9: Horfield Harvest Festival, Golden Hill Community Garden
A day out in the sunshine (hopefully) for the whole community and the volunteers who maintain their garden.
www.thegoldenhillcommunitygarden.com

September 9-10: Bristol Rum Festival, Paintworks Event Space
Love rum and cocktails? This is the event for you.
www.bristolrumfestival.co.uk

September 15-17: Bristol Craft Beer Festival, Motion, Bristol
Charge your glasses with the finest fare local indie breweries have to offer.
www.bristolcraftbeerfestival.co.uk

September 16-24: Bristol Cycle Festival, various locations
A festival for cyclists, by cyclists, with events all over the city.
www.bristolcyclefestival.com

September 19-24: Encounters Film Festival, various cinemas
247 short films will be on offer to suit every taste.
www.encounters-festival.org.uk

September 23-24: Tokyo World, Eastville Park
A multi-stage bassy affair across the whole weekend, featuring the likes of Basement Jaxx and Faithless.
www.tokyoworld.org

September 24: Chandos Road Street Festival, Redland
Bringing the whole community together with live music, food, face-painting and more.
www.facebook.com/events/Chandos

 

FILM

September 2: Genregeddon: Action, Winston Theatre, University of Bristol Union
12-hours of action B-movies.
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September 2: Moonlight, Trinity Gardens
Outdoor screening of the Oscar-winning drama.
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September 2: Bristol Festival of Puppetry: Oh Globbits! A tribute to Terry Brain, Watershed
Celebrating the work of the late Aardman animator.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/film/family/bristol-festival-of-puppetry-oh-globbits-a-tribute-to-terry-brain

September 3: In the Mood for Love, Trinity Gardens
Outdoor screening of this delicate, sensual film about a cuckolded couple.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/film/drama/in-the-mood-for-love.

September 3: When the Cat Comes, Cube
Launches the Cube’s short season of cats on film.
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September 3: Bob le Flambeur, Watershed
Launches Jean-Pierre Melville – An Independent Spirit season.
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September 7: John le Carre: An Evening with George Smiley, various cinemas
Rare public appearance by Smiley’s creator, broadcast live from the Royal Festival Hall.
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September 7: Beacons, Icons & Dykons: The Apple
The Apple has acquired a reputation as one of the worst films ever made.
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September 9: Moulin Rouge Spectacular, Curzon
An immersive night in Paris’ infamous windmill.
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September 10: Bristol Festival of Puppetry: Yamasong: March of the Hollows, Watershed
The local premiere of this brand new, all-puppet feature-length family fantasy adventure.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/film/family/bristol-festival-of-puppetry-yamasong-march-of-the-hollows

September 12: Linefork + director Q&A
An observational documentary about Octogenarian retired coal miner Lee Sexton and his wife Opal.
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September 13: David Gilmour – Live at Pompeii, various cinemas
A spectacular show by the former Pink Floyd guitarist.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/film/event-cinema/david-gilmour-live-at-pompeii

September 13: Deliverance + hog roast, Beese’s Beer & Tea Gardens
A manly outdoor adventure in the Appalachian wilderness, screened beside the river.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/film/thriller/deliverance-hog-roast

September 13: Electric Shadows: Babette’s Feast, Bristol Cathedral
Launches Bristol Cathedral’s season of films with a ‘theological aspect’.
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September 13 & 15: Best F(r)iends + Q&A, Redgrave Theatre
New film starring the man behind the worst film ever made, who’ll be present for a Q&A.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/film/comedy/best-friends

September 14: Carmen on the Lake, various cinemas
The gypsy temptress gets a dousing in this spectacular production on a floating stage.
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September 19: Encounters: Best of BUG: The Evolution of Music Video, Colston Hall
Adam Buxton and his laptop presents the best of his unusual series.
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September 20: Royal Opera House Live: The Magic Flute, various cinemas
Love wins the day in Mozart’s two-act opera.
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September 21: King Lear Live from Shakespeare’s Globe, various cinemas
A live broadcast of the bard’s most dramatic plays, live from his theatre.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/film/event-cinema/king-lear-live-from-shakespeares-globe

September 21: Encounters: Animation Masterclass with Pierre Coffin, Arnolfini
Despicable Me director and Minions creator shares his secrets
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September 21: Encounters: Desert Island Flicks – Michael Dudok de Wit, Arnolfini
Oscar-winning Red Turtle animator shares his favourites.
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September 22: Lunar Orbit + Alex Paterson Q&A + DJ set, Cube
Live concert and unseen archive footage build up an intimate portrait of ambient house pioneers The Orb.
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September 22: La La Land + live orchestra, Colston Hall
Hollywood’s happiest flick, accompanied by a dramatic live score.
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September 26: Oxide Ghosts: The Brass Eye Tapes + Q&A, Cube
Part documentary, part artwork that includes plenty of previously-unseen footage.
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September 26 & 27: Exhibition on Screen: Canaletto and the Art of Venice, Everyman
Explore the paintings of the Queen’s Gallery, the city of Venice and more.
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September 27: Young Frankenstein + Mel Brooks intro, various cinemas
The late Gene Wilder‘s eminently quotable monochrome horror parody.
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September 30: Black Sabbath: The End of the End, various cinemas
The metal titans’ final show, captured in 4K.
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FOOD & DRINK

September 1 & 2: The Beautiful South, Milk Thistle
Chefs James Bridges and Alex Bluett present interpretations of classic American deep south dishes.
www.foozie.co.uk/event/pop-beautiful-south/

September 2: Summer Brewhouse Session #4, Lost & Grounded
London brewery Brew By Numbers will be joined by food from Alp Mac, and music by Joe James.
www.facebook.com/events/585263358529743/

September 2: Distillers Table, Psychopomp
Honey is the latest ingredient to feature in this imaginative evening of cocktails.
www.microdistillery.co.uk/events/

September 2: The Rum Bus
A two-hour long tour of Bristol on an open-top bus with rum cocktails served along the way.
www.foozie.co.uk/event/rum-bus-appleton-estate-rum/

September 6: Dugges tap takeover, Wild Beer
The esteemed Swedish brewery will be pouring 12 of their finest beers.
www.facebook.com/events/1918951515039974/

September 6: Ale Celebration launch, Watershed
A free tasting event featuring Dawkins Ales, Stroud Brewery, Butcombe and Bath Ales.
www.watershed.co.uk/whatson/8479/ale-celebration-launch-free-tasting-event/

September 7-12: Bristol in the Sky, Waterfront Square
Restaurants transfer their menus to a unique table suspended 100 feet in the air.
www.eventsinthesky.co.uk/events/bristol-in-the-sky-2017/

September 8 & 9: Triple Threat – A weekend of Pies and Pints, Moor
Pie Baby and Moor Beer come together for the first time to bring you vegan pies paired with pints.
www.facebook.com/events/110203316331847/

September 8-10: Factoberfest, Tobacco Factory
Dozens of beers including unique brews from Bristol Beer Factory, as well as live music and street food.
www.tobaccofactory.com/whats-on/factoberfest/

September 9: Whisky Bristol Underground, Loco Klub
Featuring whiskies to sample, masterclasses, collaborations, music, cigars and street food.
www.whiskybristol.co.uk

September 9 & 10: Bristol Rum Festival, Paintworks
Highlights of the weekend will include tastings, seminars and a cocktail courtyard.
www.ukrumfestivals.com/whats-on/view/bristol-rum-festival

September 10-17: Stroud Brewery tap takeover, Watershed
The Gloucestershire brewery are the first of four seven-day tap takeovers at the Watershed bar.
www.watershed.co.uk/whatson/8486/tap-takeover-stroud-brewery

September 13: Burger Wednesday, Birch
A rare opportunity to be served burger and chips at one of Bristol’s best restaurants.
www.birchbristol.co

September 13: 91 Ways Bristolian Supper Club, St Monica Trust
Adrian Kirikmaa will cook dishes which inspired him to become a chef .
www.facebook.com/events/1359702960813892/

September 14 & 28: Vegan tasting menu, Box-E
Seven courses for £35 at the restaurant which is a new entry in The Good Food Guide 2018.
www.boxebristol.com

September 15: Cocktails in the City, Passenger Shed
Sixteen bars in pop-up form will come together under one roof for one night only.
www.cocktailsinthecity.com/events/bristol

September 15-17: Bristol Craft Beer Festival, Motion
Bristol breweries join forces with some of the best from across the UK, Europe and the USA.
www.bristolcraftbeerfestival.co.uk

September 16: The Aperol Spritz Bus
A two-hour long tour of Bristol on an open-top bus with Aperol Spritz served along the way.
www.foozie.co.uk/event/aperol-spritz-bus/

September 16: Bottles & Books shop opening, 365 Gloucester Road
This brand new bottle and book shop will specialise in craft beer, real cider and comics.
www.facebook.com/BottlesB/

September 18-24: Butcombe tap takeover, Watershed
The second of Watershed’s four tap takeovers.
www.watershed.co.uk/whatson/8489/tap-takeover-butcombe-brewing-co/

September 23: Zwanze Day, Moor
Lambic brewery Cantillon release a very limited experimental beer.
www.facebook.com/events/108833529763683/

September 23: Bristol Rum Festival, Passenger Shed
The second of this month’s rum festivals in Bristol.
www.rumfestivals.com

September 24: Sunday lunch, Bishopston Supper Club
The welcome return of Danielle Coombs’ lovingly prepared Sunday roast.
www.bishopstonsupperclub.com

September 25-October 1: Bristol Cocktail Week, various venues
Highlights aplenty, including endless tequila, saucy gypsies and even a bespoke Bristol board game.
www.bristolcocktailweek.bar

September 28: The Fitzhardinge Dinner, Bristol Cathedral
A unique experience to enjoy a three-course dining experience in the cathedral’s nave.
www.bristol-cathedral.co.uk/whats-on/the-fitzhardinge-dinner-2017

September 30: The Big Bristol Burger Crawl, various restaurants
Participants will be given five mini slider versions of each venue’s signature burger.
www.foozie.co.uk/event/big-bristol-burger-crawl/

 

MUSIC

September 6: Girlpool, Thekla
Radical vulnerability meets magical, stripped-back melodies at a show from this DIY duo. Now with drums.
www.theklabristol.co.uk/live/831/girlpool

September 8: SLONK, Crofters Rights
Joe Sherrin’s musical project is eclecticism at its finest. Expect the unexpected, but there will probably be a guitar involved.
www.facebook.com/events/738083146358307/

September 9: Alvvays, Thekla
Indie pop prepsters Alvvays return to Bristol with a brand new, synthed-up album up their sleeves.
www.theklabristol.co.uk/live/840/alvvays

September 10: Surfing Magazines, Exchange
Two thirds of The Wave Pictures and one half of Slow Club mash garage rock sensibilities with sweet lyricism.
www.exchangebristol.com/events/2017-09-10-surfing-magazines-exchange

September 15: Jilk, The Cube
Bristol’s Jilk are launching their hopeful album Joy In the End at this Cube-based celebration. Mesadorm and Blythe Pepino support.
www.cubecinema.com/programme/event/jilk-joy-in-the-end-album-launch,9552/

September 16: Jesus and his Judgemental Father + Fresh, Exchange
New kids on the block Specialist Subject Records put on a couple of their best and brightest punk talents downstairs from their new shop.
www.exchangebristol.com/events/2017-09-16-fresh-exchange

September 17: The Pineapple Thief, Bierkeller
Yeovil’s leading practitioners of bittersweet modern prog continue their steady ascent.
www.bierkellerlive.info/the-pineapple-thief.html

September 18: L.A. Witch, Crofters Rights
Languorous guitars and reverb-drenched vocals are this trio’s bread and butter. Picture neon-soaked sidewalks and glitter balls – you’re already there.
www.bristolpsychfest.com/product/l-a-witch-september-18th-the-crofters-rights/

September 22: Michael Nau, The Louisiana
The former Cotton Jones and Page France frontman released the tender and haunting Some Twist earlier this year. Hear it live if you know what’s good for you.
www.thelouisiana.net/events/2017-09-22-michael-nau-the-louisiana

September 26: Duds, Yama Warashi + Coims, The Old England
Headliners Duds are pure Manchester post-punk filth, while supports Yama Warashi and Coims will be dealing out heavy sonics of their own.
www.facebook.com/events/119161902037253/

September 27: The Black Angels, The Trinity Centre
Texan psych-rockers the Black Angels are back and suddenly there’s an air of menace surrounding them.
www.3ca.org.uk/whats-on/2017/the-black-angles

September 28: Anathema/Alcest, The Marble Factory
Liverpool’s Anathema have managed to completely change their music while retaining their original audience and winning over new fans.
www.marblefactorybristol.com/event/anathema-and-alcest

 

SPORT

September 3: Bristol Rugby vs Hartpury, Ashton Gate
Bristol start their Greene King IPA Championship campaign with the visit of near neighbours Hartpury.
www.bristolrugby.co.uk

September 17: Bristol Ladies Rugby vs Richmond, Cleve Hill
Bristol Ladies Rugby can claim to be one of the city’s most successful clubs last season.
www.bristolrugby.co.uk/team/bristol-ladies

September 17: Great Bristol Half Marathon, start & finish on Anchor Road
More than 10,000 runners now take part in this popular event every year.
www.greatrun.org/great-bristol-half-marathon

September 18: Bristol bike polo taster, Southville Primary School
Your chance to experience this fast and furious sport.
www.bristolcyclefestival.com

September 19: Yoga for cyclists, Windmill Hill City Farm
A fun and challenging class that helps prevent injuries.
www.bristolcyclefestival.com

September 24: England vs West Indies, Brightside Ground
This one-day international fixture is the pinnacle of a huge summer of cricket.
www.gloscricket.co.uk

September 30: Bristol Flyers vs Plymouth Raiders, SGS WISE Arena
First game of the new BBL season for Bristol’s top basketball team.
www.bristolflyers.co.uk

 

THEATRE

September 1-10: Bristol Festival of Puppetry, various venues
Biennial celebration of all things animated, including live shows, workshops, talks and films.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/theatre/bristol-festival-of-puppetry/bristol-festival-puppetry

September 3: Missing Pieces, Wardrobe Theatre
Monthly script-in-hand performances of plays by Black British, Caribbean and African writers.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/theatre/black-theatre/missing-pieces-bristol

September 5-8: Mafia? Western? Sci-Fi?
The genre-splicing physical comedy trio Sleeping Trees present their brilliant movie-genre-tribute trilogy.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/theatre/comedy/sleeping-trees-mafia-western-sci-fi

September 8-9: WITCH, Alma Tavern Theatre
Circle of Spears’ three-hander follows Margery Scrope, a destitute healer/midwife accused of witchcraft.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/theatre/new-writing/witch-circle-of-spears-bristol

September 9-30: The Caretaker, Bristol Old Vic
Harold Pinter’s 20th-century masterpiece explores everyone’s search for a sense of belonging in the world. Read our interview with the director here.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/theatre/social-and-political-theatre/the-caretaker-bristol

September 11: Team of Viking, Tobacco Factory Theatres
James’s best friend’s last wish was to be given a full Viking burial.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/theatre/comedy/team-viking-tangram-theatre-bristol

September 13-16: Great Train Robbery, Wardrobe Theatre
Scratchworks Theatre return with their raucous take on the heist of the century.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/theatre/comedy/great-train-robbery-scratchworks-theatre-bristol

September 13-16: Two Man Show, Circomedia
RashDash Theatre’s multi-award-winning exploration of gender roles visits Circomedia.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/theatre/social-and-political-theatre/two-man-show-rashdash-theatre-bristol

September 17: Instructions for Border Crossing, Tobacco Factory Theatres
Writer/theatre-maker Daniel Bye blends storytelling with a series of live interventions from the audience.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/theatre/new-writing/instructions-border-crossing-daniel-bye-bristol

September 18-22: Living with the Lights On, Tobacco Factory Theatres
Mark Lockyer returns with his hilarious and touching one-man show: a gripping story of a life lived at the edge.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/theatre/social-realism/living-with-the-lights-on-mark-lockyer-bristol

September 19: Royal Vauxhall, Wardrobe Theatre
Hilarious musical about the (true) story of Princess Diana, Kenny Everett and Freddie Mercury going to the pub.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/theatre/comedy/royal-vauxhall-bristol

September 19-23: The Addams Family, Hippodrome
Samantha Womack, Les Dennis and Carrie Hope Fletcher star in the brand new musical comedy.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/theatre/musical/the-addams-family-bristol

September 20-23: Dracula: The Bloody Truth, Redgrave Theatre
Exeter’s Le Navet Bete take audiences on a journey across Europe.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/theatre/comedy/dracula-bloody-truth

September 22: Lemn Sissay: Something Dark, The Space, Keynsham
Acclaimed poet performs a dramatic reading of his life story.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/theatre/performance-poetry/lemn-sissay-something-dark

September 24 (& October 1): The Crystal Cheese, Kelvin Players Studio Theatre
Seventh instalment of the hugely popular kids’ soap-opera-style show from Bristol’s Monkey Trousers Theatre.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/theatre/family-theatre/mr-gotalots-gotalot-shop-the-crystal-cheese-monkey-trousers-theatre-bristol

September 24-26: The Truman Capote Talk Show, Redgrave Theatre
Actor Bob Kingdom reprises his critically-acclaimed performance as Truman Capote.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/theatre/truman-capote/the-truman-capote-talk-show-bob-kingdom-bristol

September 27-October 4: Puccini’s Tosca, Tobacco Factory Theatres
Following 2014’s Madam Butterfly, Opera Project return for another intensely dramatic Puccini masterpiece.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/theatre/opera/puccini-tosca-opera-project-bristol

September 27-30: Entertaining Mr Sloane, Alma Tavern Theatre
Clifton Amateur Dramatic Society return to the Alma with Joe Orton’s first masterpiece.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/theatre/comedy/entertaining-mr-sloane-2

 

Top image: Bristol Festival of Puppetry

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