Celebrating Together: RSA/RWA
Royal West of England Academy
3 November 2026 – 10 January 2027
Free
An exhibition of work from the last 200 years by past and present Academicians of the RSA and RWA, in celebration of the RSA's 200th anniversary. For…
Things to Do in Bristol This Week (2nd-8th Nov)
By Sam
I go through 4,000+ events across Bristol each week to save you scrolling. Here's what stood out this week, 2nd-8th Nov.
Events
Multiple days
Acts of Existence
Circomedia
6 November 2026 – 7 November 2026
£13 - £17
Part docu-series, part circus extravaganza, Acts of Existence explores the lives of four queer circus artists, on and off stage. Interweaving stories…
Monday
Zadie Smith: Dead and Alive
St George's Bristol
2 November 2026 – 2 November 2026
From £25
Zadie Smith is one of Britain’s best-loved novelists. Her body of work includes three essay collections, a short-story collection, and six acclaimed …
Comedy: Nathan Macintosh- I Have Questions
Hen & Chicken
2 November 2026 – 2 November 2026
Early Bird £20
Energetic, loud and funny, Nathan Macintosh is a comedian and writer originally from Halifax, Nova Scotia now living in New York. Most recently perf…
Wednesday
Arthur with Amy Jeffs - in conversation with Helen Carr
The Small City Bookshop
4 November 2026 – 4 November 2026
£10.00 - £30.00
Thrilled to welcome Amy Jeffs to Bristol for her new book, Arthur: A New Life, in conversation with award-winning historian & author, Helen Carr. It …
Spike Island x Watershed: 2026 Film London Jarman Award
Watershed
4 November 2026 at 6:00pm
£6.00 - £9.00 (plus 12% booking fee)
Discover the incredible diversity of UK artists' filmmaking. This presentation showcases the shortlist for this year's Film London Jarman Award, whic…
Thursday
Guy Fawkes Night at The Farm with FFTP!
The Farm
5 November 2026 at 9:00pm
Remember, remember to join us on the 5th of November for a night of 'Foot Stompin Folk'. FFTP's a folk duo with an edge, they'll glow an ethos of hav…
Saturday
The Four Seasons & The Lark Ascending
Bristol Cathedral
7 November 2026 – 7 November 2026
£26.60 - £50.88
Experience breathtaking music by some of classical music's greatest composers, performed by some of the country's finest classical musicians, all pre…