Respect Festival
Diverse Artists Network
12 September 2026 – 20 September 2026
Join us at the Respect Festival for an immersive afternoon of interactive workshops and hands-on creativity led by an incredible lineup of global art…
Things to Do in Bristol Next Week (7th-13th Sep)
By Sam
I go through 4,000+ events across Bristol each week to save you scrolling. Here's what stood out next week, 7th-13th Sep.
Events
Multiple days
173 Annual Open Exhibition
Royal West of England Academy
12 September 2026 – 3 January 2027
£2 - £11 (including an optional £1 donation)
The RWA Annual Exhibition showcases over 500 contemporary works within our historic galleries. Featuring both emerging talent and established names, …
Tuesday
Dear Grace: An evening at Sonny Stores with Claire Thompson
Sonny Stores
8 September 2026 at 7:00pm
£45.00
Join us for an evening with Claire Thompson, beloved Bristol food writer, in celebration of her latest book _Dear Grace: Recipes from your mother, fo…
Friday
MISDEMEANOR *REUNION SHOW* + The Swamp Toads + Glowbuzzer
The Thunderbolt
11 September 2026 – 11 September 2026
£7
Misdemeanor - a classic Bristol punk act - reunite to play the Thunderbolt! Formed in 1979 from the ashes of Vitus Dance the line-up was Kev McFadde…
Adventures of the Improvised Sherlock Holmes
Bristol Improv Theatre
11 September 2026 – 11 September 2026
No script, Sherlock! Fresh from their 2026 Edinburgh Fringe run, stars of UK and Australian Fringes take you on an award-winning improvised romp thro…
After Hours (Adults-Only)
Wake The Tiger Bristol
11 September 2026 – 11 September 2026
£16
An adults-only 18+ evening, where you get to explore the experience, and enjoy food and drink in our fully-licenced bar, Junktion. Bored of the usual…
Saturday
THE DMC UK FINAL DJ CHAMPIONSHIP
Thekla
12 September 2026 – 12 September 2026
£20
THE DMC WORLD DJ CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026 UK FINAL. From bedroom practice sessions to world stages, no competition has shaped DJ culture like DMC. Since Ro…
Saturday Special - Pop up with Jade's Straits Kitchen
Ardagh Community Trust
12 September 2026 – 12 September 2026
We are pleased to welcome Masterchef Quarterfinalist Jade Esswood to the Ardagh for a special Saturday pop up. From 5pm on September 12th, Jade will …