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66 things to do in Bristol in November 2024
November 1-2: Lostfera2, The Cube
Following a sell out show last Halloween, the 1k Film Club is back with Lostferatu, a Bristol-based remake of 1987 cult classic The Lost Boys. This screening of Lostferatu will contain even more scenes than last time.
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November 1-17: The Fashion of Flight, Aerospace
Explore eight decades of British Airways cabin crew uniforms, from the 1940s to today at Aerospace Bristol. This temporary exhibition highlights how these uniforms have evolved, reflecting the changing trends in fashion and perceptions of the cabin crew role.
Fashion of Flight – photo: Aerospace
November 2: SWAMPOWEEN: Call of the Swamp, The George and Dragon
The ‘Swampiest fun Bristol can offer’, Swampoween is night backed with live performances from some of Bristol’s best DJs, live music and burlesque performances. Attendees can also expect a unique ‘slime performance’ from Slime time.
November 2: Dr Meaker Launch Party, Trinity Centre
Local legends Dr Meaker will finally drop their much-anticipated third album release next week. Frontman Clive Meaker told Bristol24/7 that Distorted Sun will be “12 tracks of dirt and soul”.
November 2: Hidden Stories of the Christmas Steps
The Invisible Circus takes over the Christmas Steps for a theatrical retelling of the history behind the city’s most famous walkway. They’ll be back for more of the same on December 7.
November 4: Philosophy Salon, St George’s
Bestselling author and philosopher Julian Baggini begins his first of two salons at St George’s in November. The first Salon, titled ‘What Do Politicians Owe Us?’, unpacks the legacy of Edmund Burke MP and explores the nature of democracy today.
November 4-30: Mary Poppins, Hippodrome
The beloved musical is back at the Hippodrome for a month. Audiences can “chim chiminey” along with Australian theatre standouts Stefanie Jones and Jack Chambers.
November 5: Edwin Raphael, Crofters Rights
Indian indie crooner Edwin Raphael is stopping by in Bristol as part of his global tour.
November 5-9: Pitlad Exhibition, Jamaica Street Studios
Pitlad, the famous street photographer, is debuting a new exhibition of his work at Kit Form, the new creative space under Jamaica Street Studios.
November 6: James Wright Historic Building Mythbusting, University of Bristol
James Wright from archaeological consultancy Triskele Heritage is on a book tour after the release of Historic Building Mythbusting – Uncovering Folklore, History and Archaeology. He’ll be at UoB’s Department of Anthropology and Archaeology for a 45 minute talk followed by a Q&A.
November 6-7: Activate Your Soul, The Mount Without
Artists Against War have organised a concert fundraiser for Doctors Without Borders. Featured artists include poet Miles Chambers, singer Alice Human and pianist Jimmy Galvin.
November 7: Limpet + Dan Johnson, St Stephen’s Church
For the sixth time, ‘Relativity: a contemporary music experience’ returns to St Stephen’s. Limpet, a musical project by Giorgio Cortiana and Joe Hall, perform alongside percussionist Dan Johnson while audiences take in light projections designed by Pablo de las Cuevas.
November 7: Still Woozy, O2 Academy
Portland singer-songwriter Sven Gamsky is coming to Bristol.
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November 7: Naima Bock, Crosstown Concerts
Naima Bock is an emerging artist known for her atmospheric soundscapes and introspective lyrics. She released her ethereal second album ‘Below A Massive Dark Land’ last month, go and check it out! Come along to see her blending elements of folk, indie, and alternative music at the Jam Jar on November 7th. Tickets are on sale now.
Naima Bock – photo: Crosstown Concerts
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November 7: Sleep Out, Lloyds Amphitheatre
Join 1625’s biggest annual fundraiser on 7th November 2024 at Lloyds Amphitheatre to raise funds and awareness for youth homelessness. Enjoy live performances, food, and a silent disco while supporting a crucial cause. Help us reach this year’s £55,000 goal to change young lives.
Sleep out – photo: 1625 Independent People
November 7-10: Pipe and Slippers 20th birthday
This Stokes Croft favourite first opened in November 2004.
November 8: Bristol Bears v Australia, Ashton Gate
115 years after the first touring Australian team played here, the Australians come to Bear Country once again.
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November 8-January 5: Spectacular Twilight Tobogganing, Mendip Activity Centre
The Mendip elves are excited to welcome families from Bristol for an unforgettable festive adventure. Slide into the festive spirit with Twilight Tobogganing at Mendip Activity Centre – an award-winning family festive experience! Get exclusive use of 8 toboggans, plus an enchanted woodland walk to a magical grotto where participants toast marshmallows and warm up with hot chocolate. Finish the session with a blaze of sparklers for a fantastic festive photo.
Twilight Tobogganing – photo: Mendip Activity Centre
November 8: Pink Pony Club, The Fleece
At the Pink Pony Club, ‘boys and girls can all be queens, every single night’. Expect to hear tunes from a range of pop superstars on the night, including Chappell Roan, Janelle Monte and Billie Eilish.
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November 8: 18+ After Hours event at We The Curious
Grab a mate, head to the bar and… dance with an inflatable robot! After Hours at We The Curious is back on 8th Nov! Don’t miss your chance to explore the venue without the kids around and celebrate their reopening.
18+ After hours event – photo: We the Curious
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November 8: French Wine and Music, Bristol Ensemble
Join the Bristol Ensemble for a vibrant and relaxing evening, full of culture, flavour and joy! Imagine a cozy and intimate setting with cabaret-style seating where you can enjoy a glass of wine and listen to some of the most enchanting French classical music. As the candles flicker, you’ll get to taste four exquisite French wines, carefully selected by Oboe Fine Wines, who will take you on a journey through each wine, and share the stories behind the music and the regions they come from.
French Music & Wine tasting – photo: Bristol Ensemble
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November 8-14: Blitz, Watershed
Steve McQueen’s visually dazzling tour de force is a moving and expansive tapestry of British life during the decisive moments of the Second World War.
Blitz – photo: Watershed
November 9: Spirit of the South West, Spirited
The Spirit of the South West festival is back to celebrate people, drinks and distilleries from the greatest corner of Britain.
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Saturday: The Felice Brothers, Crosstown Concerts
Beloved folk-rock ensemble The Felice Brothers are bringing their lively and eclectic sound to Bristol. After selling out their evening show at Bristol’s Strange Brew on the 9th November a matinee has been added! Final tickets available, book now!
The Felice Brothers – photo: Crosstown Concerts
November 10: Wear It Again, Hamilton House
From Funky Cat to Lj’s Vintage, a host of vintage retailers are coming to Hamilton House to cater to shoppers looking for a day filled with thrifting.
November 10: Friko, The Louisiana
Chicago indie rock duo Friko take The Louisiana.
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November 10: WHM Fundamentals Workshop
Join Gus for a fun and transformative Workshop. You’ll discover and experience the Three Pillars of The WHM: Breath, Cold, Mindset as well as learning the scientific basis and how to implement it into your daily life. Gus is also a Functional Breathwork Coach and a Conscious Breathwork guide.
Transformative workshop – photo: Gus Hoyt
November 11: Scrambled Comedy, The Crafty Egg
A mix of comedians from across the country are coming to The Crafty Egg’s Fishponds cafe. These comedians will make sure you leave bursting out with laughter.
November 12: Decolonization of people and nature in Palestine, Bookhaus
Professor Marin Qumsiyeh will be speaking at Bookhaus on the issues facing Palestine and the historical transformation through the decades, right up to the ongoing conflict in the country. He articulates how working for environmental justice and for human rights is key to peace and sustainability and not just in Western Asia but globally.
November 13: Posh Pies Party, The Scrandit
Get ready for a night filled with delicious pies, good company, and lots of fun. Chef Maria Sullivan will be bringing her 25 years of cooking in 3 Michelin star venues to The Scrandit.
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November 13: The Planets and Interstellar, Bristol Ensemble
A magical evening of music, visuals and poetry inspired by our solar system and space. Featuring music from the film Interstellar composed by Hans Zimmer and a very special performance of The Planets by Gustav Holst arranged for chamber orchestra accompanied by wonderful visuals of each planet and the poems that inspired the music.
Planets and Interstellar – photo: Bristol Ensemble
November 14: Beth Rowley, Bristol Beacon
Rowley will be performing songs from her latest project, Pale Jewel – a collection of her most loved childhood songs.
November 15: Ceilidh Night Fundraiser, St Werburguh’s Community Centre
The Bristol Folk Society will lead you through a night of high energy, large group folk dancing.
November 16: Slow Fashion Playground, Sparks
Discover new ways to get creative with your clothes and textiles at an all-day workshop. There will be range of activities throughout the day including: upcycling, mending, crochet, stitching, textile craft supply swap and more! People are encouraged to bring pieces to mend and upcyle.
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November 16: Junction 2 x fabric25 x Bitch, Please! The Prospect Building
London institution fabric comes to Bristol, to celebrate their 25th anniversary alongside local legends Bitch, Please! and Junction 2. Featuring a stellar lineup that includes HAAi b2b KI/KI, Dax J, FJAAK and X CLUB. and more, join us for a day of full-throttle techno, breaks, trance and beyond.
Bitch Please! – photo: Cata Filmz
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November 16-17: South West Homebuilding & Renovating Show
Claim 2 FREE tickets to the go-to event for self-builders and renovators, the South West Homebuilding & Renovating Show at Bath & West Showground from 16-17 November. Find the advice, products, and inspiration you need to transform your home with live seminars, one-to-one advice sessions with experts and hundreds of exhibitors to explore.
South West Homebuilding and Renovating show
November 17: Roller Disco, Bump
This all-ages dance session will be a groovy one. With a live DJ, a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, milkshakes and food to keep, what could go wrong?
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November 17: Phil Walker: Happy Bunny, Redgrave Theatre
Ever since being voted City Life Comedian of the year at the Comedy Store, Phil Walker has become a highly regarded headliner at all the top comedy clubs for decades. As a support act for Jason Manford on his recent tour, you truly are in safe hands with Phil.
Happy Bunny – photo: Redgrave Theatre
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November 17: Asha Puthli, Bristol Beacon
The iconic vocalist Asha Puthli returns to the global stage with her 7-piece band for a night of music and dancing, all in celebration of her global influence and legacy as an artist. Having shared the stage with Roy Ayers, Grace Jones, Patti Smith and more, and known in her own right for her pioneering jazz, disco & soul records such as ‘The Devil is Loose’, this year sees the Indian vocalist, performer and fashion icon embarking on her first official tour in 40 years. Support comes from Bristol-based DJ favourites Paradisco.
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November 17: The Lorna & Laister Christmas Show, Redgrave Theatre
Join Lorna & Laister, an extraordinary comedy and singing variety duo whose talent, humour, and showmanship have taken the global stage by storm, for an afternoon of magical Christmas songs & comedy. Take a BAFTA-winning actress and West End sensation together and you have an entertainment match made in heaven.
Lorna and Laister – photo: Redgrave Theatre
November 18: Hasib Hourani: *rock flight* & Mira Mattar, East Bristol Books
East Bristol Books are hosting a double-bill with a reading from Lebanese poet Hasib Hourani, who is launching his first collection of poems, *rock flight*, and Palestinian/Jordanian poet Mira Mattar.
November 19: Plonker’s Comedy, The Granary Club
Plonkers Comedy will be hosted by Harry Allmark and Greg Winfield and is produced by the team behind The Bristol Comedy Club. Acts are yet to be announced!
November 20: Bristol Beer Factory tap takeover, Seven Stars
The Southville based Beer Factory will be hosting a takeover of the 17th-century coaching inn Seven Stars.
November 20 and 21: Impact Driver, The Mount Without
Artist and performance maker Eve Stainton presents their touring choreographic work, Impact Driver. The event, which will feature live welding, movement, and live sound is scored by Leisha Thomas and Mica Levi. An audio described version of the same event is on the November 21.
November 21: Ashani Lewis, Gloucester Road Books
The award winning author will be at Gloucester Road Books to talk about her new book Winter Animals, which has been described as a “dreamlike, piercing examination of privilege, youth and freedom”. Tickets are on sale through the book shop’s website.
November 21: Post-apocalyptic Improv, Cloak
For comedy lovers who are looking for a unique improv experience, this post-apocalyptic audience interactive experience is worth a try. The talented comedians will use cues from the audience to weave tales and make your bones tickle.
November 22 – A proper jungle night, The Boxing Gym
Taking over four rooms at the venue, this event will see relentless drum breaks, jungle techno to sounds from around the globe! This event includes a light show and really loud music till early hours in the morning.
November 22: Chai Wallahs, The Jam Jar
VooKoo DJs are bringing AfroFunk, Latin Grooves, Hip-Hop, Disco & more to an all inclusive club night at The Jam Jar. The line up includes DJ CDQ, Henny C and AZUMEI. Get your tickets from Head First.
November 23: Made in Bristol gift fair, Bristol Beacon
Coming for only three specific Saturdays, staring on November 23 this fair will bring 200 designer-makers from in and around Bristol under one roof. From ceramics and paintings to bags and plants – there will be a perfect gift for everyone here.
November 23: Bristol Watch Show, The Clifton Club
If you can not walk out without a watch, you are in for a treat. Some of the best brands are going to be at The Clifton Club, showcasing talent and craftsmanship from across the West of England. Visitors can either choose to admire the beauty or take home their favourite watches from these independent brands.
November 23 & 24: Estate of the Arts Christmas Market, South Liberty Lane
For two days this lane, just off Winterstoke Road will be bustling with traders showcasing their best work. The full line up and schedule is yet to be announced, but gear up for live music, classes, makers market and more at this Christmas fair.
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November 23 – December weekends: Winter Wonderland, Wookey Hole
Experience the best Winter Wonderland in the South West at Wookey Hole! Weekends from 23rd November and daily 21st–24th December, enjoy enchanting cave lights, Santa’s Grotto, and a magical show. Every child receives a gift! Advanced booking is essential to meet Santa.
Winter Wonderland – photo: Wookey Hole
November 24: AfroBrunch, The Pickle Factory
An all African club night hosted at this Easton spot, for everyone to have an unforgettable night. A delicious meal by Kimberly Prado of pan-African catering company Houria will also be served, with both meat and vegan options. The line up includes Josephine Gyasi and DJ Folu.
November 24: Winter Market, Hart’s Bakery
If you’re a fan of Hart’s this will come your way as exciting news! Their much loved Winter Makers Market is back bringing the season’s delightful taste to Bristol. Applications for the market closed on October 22 and they are yet to announce the full line up.
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November 25 – 29: Luxmuralis, Bristol Cathedral
Discover Bristol Cathedral in a new light with Luxmuralis: In the Beginning. Set within the spectacular architecture of Bristol Cathedral, embark on a dazzling journey of light and sound to tell the Nativity story. Prepare to be mesmerised by the award-winner artistic collaboration, Luxmuralis. 25th – 29th December, Bristol Cathedral.
Luxmuralis St George – photo: YUUP
November 26: Dim Sum cookery class, The Cooking It
Get the chance to learn how to make a variety of dumplings – fried or steamed – in this cooking class at Chandos Road. Apart from making dumplings, you also get to make dipping sauces to go along with dumplings – all of which you can devour at the end of the session.
November 26: eXTC, Exchange
Drummer Terry Chambers returns with his band eXTC to perform XTC classics at Exchange. The band attempts to honour XTC’s past while shaping their own future with these performances.
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November 26: WINTER SHOWCASE, Rainmaker Gallery
Rainmaker Gallery’s Winter Showcase brings together the work of several Indigenous North American artists, including canvases inspired by traditional pottery design from Laguna Pueblo painter Marla Allison, bold Pacific Northwest Coast ‘formline’ serigraphs by Tlingit artist Preston Singletary and modernist monochrome masterworks by Mvskoke painter Rick Grimster.
“I Gave you a Million Clouds”, acrylic on canvas by Marla Allison
November 27: Grand Christmas wine tasting, Le Vignoble
Experience wines in all its glory at this wine lounge in Finzels Reach. Tickets start at £15 for the entire evening.
November 27: David Bowie The Collector launch with Nick Smart, Bookhaus
Editor and designer of the fanzine, Nick Smart comes to Bristol to talk about David Bowie and who he truly was. Smart will touch upon whether Bowie was an aloof, an unavailable artist or a starman in this interactive session at Bookhaus.
November 28: Design the Night by Bristol Nights
This event will be an afternoon to learn about navigating through Bristol’s night life with panel discussions, workshops and networking opportunities. Topics will include but are not limited to harm reduction, inclusive nightlife and an urban design. Pre-booking for the event is now live.
November 28: Big Nath’s BBQ, The Glassboat
Nathan Ritchie is brining his famous BBQ to The Glassboat for a Thanksgiving dinner in partnership with Italian restaurant Bianchis. Tickets for the dinner are live now.
November 29: Katy J Pearson, SWX
Termed as a pop singer-songwriter for the “modern catastrophic age” Katy J Pearson will be at SWX showcasing her versatile vocal abilities.
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November 29: An Evening Celebrating Music & Nature: Erland Cooper, Sam Lee & Alice Boyd
Join us in Beacon Hall this autumn for a special performance where the wonders of nature meet the magic of music. Erland Cooper is a Scottish composer and multi-instrumentalist who draws deeply from the wild landscapes of his Orkney home. Throughout his critically acclaimed catalogue, Cooper weaves field recordings, orchestral arrangements, and electronic textures into pieces that capture the essence of place, memory, and time. Joining Erland are two very special guests, Mercury Prize-nominated folk singer, song collector and activist Sam Lee and composer & sound artist Alice Boyd, who will both offer their own reflections on the natural world, with sound & landscapes intertwining and music becoming a celebration of the Earth we share.
An Evening with Erland – photo: Bristol Beacon
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November 30: SUZY, The Prospect Building
On 30 November 2024, SUZY is throwing the most raucous party at The Prospect Building in Bristol, and you’re invited to step into their world. Featuring top-knotch selectors like Dimitri From Paris, Gerd Janson, CC:DISCO!, Horse Meat Disco and many more, it’s set to be a full-throttle party with unmatched energy.
Dimitri – photo: The Prospect Building
November 30: B10 – Celebrating 10 Years of Bristol24/7, Spiegeltent
Bristol24/7 turns 10 this year and to celebrate we’re throwing a party in the Spiegeltent featuring an all-Bristol lineup including some of the city’s biggest names.
We’re celebrating ten years of independent journalism
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Throughout November: Chicks, Kicks & Flicks, Watershed
Watershed’s Art of Action season Chicks, Kicks & Flicks, co-curated by filmmaker Nida Manzoor (Polite Society), will celebrate women in action, on screen and behind the camera. Kathryn Bigelow’s cult classic Point Break rides a wave of cracking films including a Sunday season of Hong Kong action flicks, the Wachowki’s The Matrix, and more.
Priya Kansara stars as Ria Khan in director Nida Manzoor’s POLITE SOCIETY, a Focus Features release.
Credit: Parisa Taghizadeh
Main photo: AfroBrunch, The Pickle Factory
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