132 things to do in Bristol in March

MUSIC & CLUBS

March 1: Foxes, Trinity Centre
Powerful vocalist Foxes plays her hit songs, including Youth, Let Go For Tonight and Body Talk.
www.3ca.org.uk/whats-on/trinity/2016/foxes

March 2: Musique di Nuit, St George’s
Mali’s Ballake Sissoko and Sting’s Vincent Segal collaborate in a controversial  playlist.
www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk/event/ballake-sissoko-vincent-segal-musique-di-nuit/

March 3: Saul Williams, The Lantern
The rapper, singer, songwriter, musician and poet performs his blend of poetry and hip hop.
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March 4: Ushti Baba, Exchange
The band blends European folk music with Drum n Bass, Dubstep and Jungle beats.
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March 5: Lady Leshurr, Marble Factory
The freestyle queen will rap and sing her hits, including the popular Queen’s Speech.
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March 11: Bodynod presents Keep It Grimey, Motion
The grime godfather keeps close to his Bristol roots.
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March 11: Alternate, Lakota
Congo Natty, Kahn & Neek and Wookie and El­B join forces for a bass session to remember.
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March 11: Oslo Philharmonic, Colston Hall
Epic sounds from Scandinavia and beyond transport listeners to Nordic landscapes.
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March 12: Music from the Movies, St George’s
Get vocal with acapella groups The Buzztones and The Buttercups as they sing movie themes.
www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk/event/music-from-the-movies-goes-a-capella/

March 13: Natty and the Rebel Ship, Thekla
The soul/reggae artist brings a 70s vibe to his intense lyrics and authentic sound.
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March 15: Half Moon Run, Anson Rooms
The unique Canadian indie rock band blends genres as they tour their second album.
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March 17: Sheelanagig, Thekla
Inspired by the folk music of Europe, this five-piece band swings wildly. Prepare to dance.
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March 17: Pepper’s Ghost, The Grain Barge
The talented indie-folk band brings a new cheerful energy to traditional folk music.
www.facebook.com/events/1630090893912287

March 17: Heroes and Aliens: Epic Galactic Soundtracks, Colston Hall
The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra performs music from classic space-themed movies.
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March 20: Simple Plan, O2
The pop-punk behemoths of the early 2000s return with new songs and old hits.
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March 24: John Otway and Wild Willy Barrett, Thunderbolt
The music comedy duo return to perform their vast catalogue of songs.
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March 26: She Makes War, Thekla
The Bristol-based musician launches her third album, Direction of Travel.
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March 27: Lionface, Louisiana
Hear the “battle-pop” project’s listener-friendly yet emotionally intense tunes.
www.thelouisiana.net/events/27-mar-16-electric-city—the-launch-the-louisiana/

FILM

March 3: National Theatre Live: Hangmen, various venues
An event cinema screening of the Royal Court Theatre production.
www.ntlive.nationaltheatre.org.uk/?gclid=CKG5_oP3nMsCFUQcGwodTS0BxA

March 5: Metropolitan Opera: Manon Lescaut, various venues
Puccini’s tale of lust and ambition is set against the backdrop of occupied France.
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March 7: Bristol Radical Film Festival: Udita, Cube
This documentary tracks five years in the lives of Bangladeshi garment workers.
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March 8: Soren Lind/Larissa Sansour: Screening & Q&A, Spike Island
The artists screen their film, In the Future, They Ate From the Finest Porcelain.
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March 9: English National Opera Encore: Carmen, Curzon
This adaption of the fickle love story is set during the decline of Franco’s Spain.
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March 10: CineMe: South West Shorts + intros, Orpheus
Celebrating its 8th anniversary, South West Shorts presents nine local independent short films.
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March 10: Hellfire Video Club: Remake Remix Rip-Off, Cube
Enter the world of Turkish ‘Yesilcam’ cinema, which created low-budget versions of big movies.
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March 11-13: Bristol Film Festival
Enjoy more than 50 immersive events at the inaugural Bristol Film Festival.
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March 13: Bolshoi Ballet: Spartacus, Vue Longwell Green
Ballet gets gladiatorial in this 2013 production starring principal dancer Mikhail Lobukhin.
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March 16: Lee Scratch Perry’s Vision of Paradise, Cube
Filmed over the course of 15 years, the documentary features the godfather of dub reggae.
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March 19: The Divide + Discussion, Watershed
This documentary explores the widening gap between rich and poor in the US and UK.
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March 21 & 17, Royal Opera House Live: Boris Godunov, various venues
The dramatic opera follows Boris as he takes the Russian throne by any means necessary.
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March 23: Bluescreen, Cube
The open film night allows participants to bring their own home-made movies to watch.
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March 27: The Manxman + live score, Curzon
Alfred Hitchcock’s last silent film gets a boost from harpist Elizabeth-Jane Baldry.
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FESTIVALS AND FAIRS

March 2-March 31: One25 Live, various venues
Comedy, music theatre and more happening in March to raise money and awareness for One25.
www.one25.org.uk/get-involved/fundraising-for-charity-bristol/one25live-whats-on-guide/

March 4-6: Parallel, Arnolfini
This weekend mini-festival discusses the moving image through films, performance and discussion.
www.arnolfini.org.uk/whatson/parallel-ico-art-cinema-weekend-2

March 5-19: Bristol Festival of Music, Speech & Drama, Colston’s School
Celebrating its 114th year, the festival promotes young artistic talent.
www.bristolfestival.co.uk

March 10-12: Bristol Beer Festival, Brunel’s Old Station
More than 140 different brews and delicious street food return for the 19th time.
www.camrabristol.org.uk/festival.html

March 11-13: Bristol Film Festival, various venues
This new addition to Bristol’s film calendar promises talks, performances, workshops and immersive screenings.
www.bristolfilmfestival.com

March 12: LOST Festival, The Island
The 12-hour intersactive live art and music party comes to Bristol for the first time.
www.lostfestival.co.uk

March 14: NT Connections, Bristol Old Vic Studio
The UK’s biggest youth theatre festival celebrates its 21st birthday with 12 distinctive scripts.
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March 18: Chipping Sodbury Mop Fair, Chipping Sodbury High Street
No, it’s not about mops. It’s a former 14th century “hiring fair” revamped with rides and music.
www.visitbristol.co.uk/whats-on/chipping-sodbury-mop-fair-p1640463

March 18-20: Bristol International Jazz & Blues Festival, Colston Hall
Maceo Parker and Courtney Pine are among the big names for the 2016 event.
www.bristoljazzandbluesfest.com

March 20: Bristol Science Film Festival, The Cube
To cap off British Science Week, the cube is hosting the very first Bristol Science Film Festival.
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March 25-28: Bristol Swing Festival, Trinity
The combined Lindy Hop and circus event offers workshops, social dances and a cabaret.
www.bsf.co.uk

March 27: Bristol Ska and Mod Festival 2016, Motion
The all-day, all-things mod and ska lineup includes From The Jam, The Beat and The Emperials.
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EVENTS

March 3: Fowler in Bristol, O2 Academy
Robbie Fowler reflects on his time as a star footballer and comments on the situation at Anfield.
www.ticketweb.co.uk/event/fowler-in-bristol-tickets/202449

March 3: Let Me Tell You a Story, Jack!, Crofters Rights
Anyone is welcome to perform a story about life goals and failures.
www.letmetellyouastoryjack.wordpress.com

March 3: Be More Adventuress, Stanfords
The best travel writing by female adventurers is on display as speakers tell travel tales.
www.stanfords.co.uk/events

March 5, 14, 18, and 23: View from the Pen, Windmill Hill City Farm
This free workshop allows attendees to write a five-minute script and see it performed onstage.
www.windmillhillcityfarm.org.uk/whats-on/courses/view-from-the-pen/

March 8: Richard Coles – An Honourable Estate, Wills Memorial Building
BBC Radio 4 presenter Rev. Richard Coles looks at same-sex marriage in the Church of England.
www.ideasfestival.co.uk/events/richard-coles/

March 11: England vs. Wales, Ashton Gate
Bristol hosts its first rugby international since 2002.
www.tickets.bristol-sport.co.uk

March 12: A morning with Mark’s Gospel, Bristol Cathedral
Readers from the Cathedral community will read the entirety of St Mark’s Gospel.
www.bristol-cathedral.co.uk/whats-on/a-day-with-st-marks-gospel 

March 19: Erwin James, Watershed
James’ incredible journey from incarceration to education is the subject of his memoir.
www.ideasfestival.co.uk/events/erwin-james

March 20: Dog Home Open Day, Bristol Dogs & Cats Home
The RSPCA Open Doors event shows visitors how they care for thousands of animals.
www.rspca.org.uk/local/bristol-and-district-branch/events/6370/open-doors-and-dogs-home-tours-

March 22-July 17: Ten Centuries of Records, Bristol Record Office
Everything from medieval royal charters to modern day photographs will be on display.
www.bristolmuseums.org.uk/bristol-record-office/whats-on/ten-centuries-of-records/

March 31: Joanna Walsh, Spike Island
Spike’s Novel Writers series returns with Walsh and her debut novel Vertigo.
www.spikeisland.org.uk/events/talks/novel-writers-joanna-walsh

COMEDY

March 2: Comedy at the Greenbank: Adam Hess, The Greenbank
Adam Hess, voted Best Newcomer at the 2015 Edinburgh festival, comes to Easton.
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March 13: Tom Stade, Tobacco Factory Theatre
The Canadian comedian offers sharp insights with his trademark self-deprecating humour.
www.tobaccofactorytheatres.com/shows/tom-stade-youre-welcome-2/

March 20: Paul Sinha, Comedy Box at the Hen & Chicken
The ex-medic from R4’s The Now Show brings witty observations to a wholesome worldview.
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March 24: What the Frock!, Bristol Improv Theatre
Harriet Kemsley headlines this all-female stand-up event.
www.whatthefrockcomedy.co.uk/events/march-24-bristol/

March 24: Stuart Goldsmith, Wardrobe Theatre
The former street performer and Bristol native tells ironic stories about life and love.
www.thewardrobetheatre.com/livetheatre/stuart-goldsmith-an-hour/

March 27: Oppo Comedy, The Porticullis
Clifton Village’s monthly comedy night features award-winning comic Will Duggan.
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ART

March 2-31: Leri Tecwyn, Zion Bristol
The Bristol-based illustrator presents work inspired by Indian, Mexican and Welsh mythology.
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March 4-9: Pay and Display, Centrespace
Fifty artists contemporary artists display their work in a variety of mediums.
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March 5-April 2: People, Plants and Places
Four artists celebrate the three most important P’s.
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March 11-April 1: Stoke, Gallery TwentyTwo
Three artists examine the meaning of space in contemporary art.
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March 11-16: SLUICE, Centrespace
Artists take a fresh look at the colour pink in this Zooey Cleaves-curated exhibit.
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March 18-22: Movement, Centrespace
The Bristol Postdiverts, a nine-person fine arts conglomerate, explore every type of movement.
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March 25-30: Recursion, Centrespace
Artists’ group The Orm invite visitors into their interactive light and sound space.
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THEATRE

March 1-5: Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty, Hippodrome
The New Adventures dance company revive the gothic fairy tale.
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March 1-5: Birth & Death & Here & Now, Wardrobe Theatre
The Open Attic Company’s solo show explores the three most important moments of our lives.
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March 4-12: The Trojan Women, Bristol Old Vic studio
The director of the Old Vic’s Jane Eyre gives Euripides’ classic play a 20th-century makeover.
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March 6: Oh Whistle…, Factory Theatre
Storyteller Robert Lloyd Parry performs two great ghost stories in this one-man show.
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March 8-12: Extremities, Alma Tavern Theatre
Three women capture a would-be rapist in this psychological thriller.
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March 9: The Witches of Eastwick, Redgrave Theatre
In the theatrical version of John Updike’s novel, three bored divorcees deal with their problems.
www.redgravetheatre.com/event/2016/03/the-witches-of-eastwick/16/

March 13: Missing Pieces: Let There Be Love, Hamilton House
Black British, African and Carribbean writers read their plays, old and new.
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March 13: Bristol Open Stage, Bristol Old Vic
Anyone can present their own interpretation of Bristol’s unique vibe in this performance event.
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March 15-19: Figaro Forever, Hippodrome
The Welsh National Opera presents three plays starring Figaro, opera’s most beloved protagonist.
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March 19: Walk Ashore, Circomedia
Live percussion and circus combine to tell creative stories about self-discovery.
www.circomedia.com/events-at-st-pauls-church.html

March 24: Boomsatsuma presents Mother Foucault, Loco Klub
Four of the UK’s most lauded female spoken word artists perform together for one night only.
www.boomsatsuma.com/news/2016/2/8/boomsatsuma-presents-mother-foucault

March 23-April 23: Long Day’s Journey Into Night, Bristol Old Vic
Eugene O’Neill’s play follows the complex relationships in an American family.
www.bristololdvic.org.uk/longdaysjourney.html

March 25-May 7: Mamma Mia!, Hippodrome
The musical, featuring ABBA’s biggest hits, returns home from its UK tour.
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March 29-April 2: Kiss Me Kate, Redgrave Theatre
The St Mary’s Players bring the classic Cole Porter musical to life.
www.list.co.uk/event/523401-kiss-me-kate/

March 29-April 2: Breathing Corpses, Alma Tavern Theatre
Gatecrash performs a black comedy by Bristol Uni alumni Laura Wade.
www.almataverntheatre.co.uk/theatre/what-s-on.html

March 29-April 2: Captain Morgan: The Sand of Time / The Sea of Souls, Wardrobe Theatre
The Tap Tap Theatre brings the laughs with their high seas comedy adventures.
www.thewardrobetheatre.com/livetheatre/captain-morgane-sea-of-souls/

March 30-April 2: Iphigenia in Splott, Bristol Old Vic
This intense drama won the UK Theatre Award for Best New Play.
www.bristololdvic.org.uk/iphigenia.html

March 31-April 30: All’s Well That Ends Well, Factory Theatre
This dark romantic comedy focuses on heroine beloved Helena.
www.tobaccofactorytheatres.com/shows/alls-well-that-ends-well/

FAMILY

March 11: Madagascar, Bristol Zoo
It’s film about a zoo… at a zoo!
www.bristolfilmfestival.com/event/madagascar/

March 11: Night at the Museum, Bristol Museum
It’s a film about a museum… in a museum!
www.bristolfilmfestival.com/event/night-museum-bristol-museum/

March 28: Yolk Theatre Royal: The Railway Children, multiple venues
The children’s classic is brought to life in this award-winning production.
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March 25-April 10: Hop to It, Bristol Zoo
When kids find all the clues around the zoo, they get a special Easter prize.
www.bristolzoo.org.uk/whats-on/hop-to-it 

March 25-April 17: Easter Egg Hunt, Tyntesfield
Solve the clues on the Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt around the estate.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/tyntesfield 

FOOD & DRINK

March 3: Wine and Spice pop-up, Hart’s Bakery
Match wine and spicy food with chef Romy Gill and Guardian wine writer Fiona Beckett.
www.hartsbakery.co.uk/events/

March 5: Bristol Seed Swap, Feed Bristol
An opportunity to source and share seeds, and learn about seed saving and growing tips.
www.ediblebristol.org.uk/events/bristol-seed-swap/

March 5: Union’Hop launch, Moor Beer tap room
Celebrate the launch of Moor’s new British hopped pale ale with pies from Pieminister.
www.moorbeer.co.uk/events/

March 7: Meat-free Monday, Pieminister
Celebrate the start of British Pie Week with Pieminister’s newest creation, the Saag Pie-Neer.
www.pieminister.co.uk/meatfreemonday/

March 9: UK Barista Championships, Paintworks Events Space
Watch some of Bristol and the South West’s best baristas compete against one another.
www.scaeuk.com/news

March 11: Sideways and wine tasting, Averys Wine Cellars
Part of the Bristol Film Festival, guests get in the spirit of the film with a little vino.
www.bristolfilmfestival.com/event/sideways-and-wine-tasting/

March 11: Bertha’s Pizza, Hart’s Bakery
Enjoy some of Bristol’s best sourdough pizzas cooked in the back of a Land Rover.
www.berthas.co.uk

March 11: G Bros Pizza launch, Baggator
Bristol’s newest pizza purveyors commence proceedings with a party.
www.gbrotherspizza.co.uk

March 15: Taco Tuesdays, BrewDog
The return of The Little Taqueria’s weekly Taco Tuesdays coincides with an Ilkley tap takeover.
www.thelittletaqueria.co.uk/functionsandevents/

March 18: Friday Night Market, Corn Street
Bristol Eats presents some of Bristol’s best street food after hours.
www.facebook.com/events/1508158062825496/  

March 23: Rum tasting, Goldbrick Tasting Club
Taste six different rums and discuss their history, origins, and how they’re made.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/goldbrick-tasting-club-rum-tasting-and-drinking-tickets-22115378693?ref=ebtnebtckt 

March 23: Purim party, Aron’s Jewish Delicatessen
A four-course dinner with a flight of Hungarian wines to celebrate the Jewish Purim festival. 
www.schmaltzandcider.blogspot.co.uk/2016/02/purim-party-at-arons-on-wed-23rd-march.html

March 26 & 27: Taste Chocolate Festival, Waterfront Square
Celebrate Easter weekend by grabbing some artisan chocolate or learning to make your own batch.
www.tastechocolate.co.uk

March 27: Wild Beer and Siren Beer Dinner, Small Bar
10 beers and five courses with brewers in attendance to talk about their brews and breweries.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wild-beer-and-siren-beer-dinner-tickets-21775691680

March 30: Bristol Eats Market, Bearpit
This brand new Wednesday lunch market promises varied street food lunches and snacks.
www.bristoleats.co.uk/upcoming-events/