Things to Do in Bristol, United Kingdom

Bristol hosts around 3,400 upcoming events, with approximately 1,100 scheduled for the next 30 days. About 5% of these listings are free, offering accessible options for visitors and residents alike. The most common event types include concerts and live music, which account for roughly 850 listings, followed by hiking and outdoors activities at around 750 entries. Community and social gatherings make up about 550 events, while nightlife and clubbing represent approximately 350 options. Other categories such as workshops, classes, theater, and performing arts each have around 100 listings. Key venues with the highest number of upcoming dates are The Cavern Club, University Of Bristol, The Orchard Inn, The Fleece, Bristol Beacon, and O2 Academy Bristol. Notable performers with upcoming dates include Back to the Future The Musical on tour, Dynamo, Bonobo, James Blake, and The Comedy Store. Founded in 1155, this city of about 470,000 people provides a diverse programme where free events remain a small but consistent portion of the overall schedule.

City facts

Population

472,465 (2021)

Area

109.6 km²

Elevation

11 m

Founded

1155

Source: Wikidata