126 things to do in Bristol in October

ART

 

October 1-2: Art on the Hill, Bedminster
Tenth-birthday instalment for Windmill Hill and Victoria Park’s thriving neighbourhood art trail.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/art-01/art-trail/art-on-the-hill-bristol?time=1475276400

October 1 – 12: Dark Theatre, Centrespace
Large paintings signifying the potential energy building up in playwrights when the theatre is ‘dark.’
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/art-01/exhibitions/dark-theatre-centrespace-bristol?time=1475276400

Until December 31: Daphne Wright: Emotional Archaeology, Arnolfini
Sculpture, films, prints, drawings explore complex social issues by Bristol artist.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/art-01/exhibitions/daphne-wright-emotional-archaeology-bristol?time=1475276400

Until October 11: Feathers & Fur, Grain Barge
Writer Emily Koch has teamed up with 10 Bristol artists to illustrate her animal-themed haikus.
www.bristol247.com/channel/culture/books/poetry/art-animals-and-haikus

Until October 4: Stony The Road We Trod, Tourist Information Centre
Overstreet Ducasses’ work deals with racism, white privilege and violence.
www.bristol247.com/channel/culture/art/exhibitions/stony-the-road-we-trod

October 4-10: Gandhi/King/Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace, Hamilton House
Celebrating the work of three extraordinary men.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/art-01/exhibitions/gandhi-ikeda-king-peacebuilders-exhibition-bristol?time=1475535600

October 7-9: EBC008: Hazel Brill/Daniela Zahlner, Trinity
Next show for Trinity’s prolific artist led gallery.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/art-01/exhibitions/ebc008-hazel-brill-daniela-zahlner-bristol?time=1475794800

October 7 – November 3 : Imaginary Journeys, HOME
Hugely experienced Bristol painter Nigel Shipley exhibits a collection of abstract paintings suggesting imaginary landscapes.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/art-01/exhibitions/imaginary-journeys-bristol?time=1475794800

October 9 – November 27: 164 Annual Open Exhibition, Royal West of England Academy
Vast, eclectic and endlessly rewarding annual submissions show.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/art-01/exhibitions/164-annual-open-exhibition-rwa-bristol?time=1475967600

October 11 – Of the Ground, Christmas Steps Gallery
Prints and drawings by Bristol artist Charlotte Price, made in response to the topography of the Dartmoor landscape.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/art-01/exhibitions/of-the-ground-bristol?time=1476140400

October 15-16: West Bristol Arts Trail
Over 50 homes, studios and public spaces across Clifton, Redland and Hotwells open to the public.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/art-01/art-trail/west-bristol-arts-trail?time=1476399600

October 30: Mexican Day of the Dead, Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
Crafts, face paintings and traditional Mexican dancing.
https://www.facebook.com/events/102167696913732/

 

CLUBS

 

October 1: Rave of the Decade 2, secret location
Alfresco Disco return with the second part of their journey into the history of rave.
www.bristol247.com/channel/culture/music/previews/preview-rave-of-the-decade-p2-alfresco-disco-bristol

October 1: In:Motion 2016 Launch Party, Part 2, Motion.
Hometown heroes Roni Size and Krust top this massive lineup of drum & bass, grime and more.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/clubs/roni-size-krust-present-full-circle-bristol?time=1475276400

October 1: Tremor, Trinity
Tremor Soundsystem Celebrates five years of drum & bass, jungle, breaks, ghetto funk and glitch hop.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/clubs/tremor-1474472951-bristol?time=1475276400

October 1: The Big Jam, O2 Academy
A gathering of MCs and DJs in one place for “the concert of all concerts”. Expect ets from Giggs, Chip, Novelist, Mez and Fusion.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/clubs/big-jam-bristol?time=1475276400

October 7: Triple Cooked, Thekla
Bags of creativity & an explosion of live art, unique decor, and disco, house, bass, garage, grime and more.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/clubs/triple-cooked-bristol?time=1475794800

October 7: DJ Spinbad, Small Horse Social Club
Hip-hop collective Sip The Juice presents legendary NY DJ.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/clubs/dj-spinbad-bristol?time=1475794800

October 7: Bryan Gee / Serum / more + surprise guest, Crofters Rights
Live magic, stage dancers  and exclusive giveaways  from the streetwear clothing team Inkh.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/clubs/bryan-gee-serum-more-surprise-guest-bristol?time=1475794800

October 7: Boogie Nights & Odo, Old Crown Courts
Stellar disco line-up.
www.facebook.com/events/654238434741620/678006679031462/?notif_t=admin_plan_mall_activity&notif_id=1475005392522352

October 8: Clouds / Randomer / Aleksi Perälä + more, Old Coroner’s Court
Techno and grime inside Bristol’s old mortuary.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/clubs/clouds-randomer-aleksi-per%C3%83l%C3%83-more-bristol-1474624538?time=1475881200

October 8: Coyote Records, Crofters Rights
A night of futuristic grime beats.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/clubs/coyote-records-bristol?time=147588120

October 8: Court Room Drama, Old Crown Courts
Hot line-up of DJ talent across the underground prison cells and two wood-paneled rooms.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/clubs/court-room-drama-bristol?time=1475881200

October 8: R&S Records X Bristol, Small Horse Social Club
One of the most important labels in dance music history.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/clubs/rs-records-x-bristol?time=1475881200

October 8: Lone, Start the Bus
Off centre hip hop beats, with wistful, dreamlike layers and melodies.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/hip-hop/lone-support-bristol?time=1475881200

October 11, 18: Bingo Lingo, Motion
Expect street food and a wheel of misfortune with weird and wonderful prizes up for grabs.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/clubs/bingo-lingo-bristol-music?time=1476140400

October 14: In:Motion / MTA, Motion
Featuring a headline DJ set from Label bosses Chase & Status.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/clubs/inmotion-mta-bristol-music?time=1476399600

October 14: Hot Dub Time Machine, O2 Academy
The world’s first time travelling dance party, taking you on a transcendent journey through pop music history.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/clubs/hot-dub-time-machine-1474633312-bristol-music?time=1476399600

October 15: BangFace, Lakota
Nostalgia for the golden age of hardcore combined with music ranging from jungle and breakcore to techno and IDM.  
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/cabaret/bangface-bristol?time=1476486000

October 15: In:Motion / Cream Ibiza, Motion
Soundtrack from German producer Paul Van Dyk, psy trance DJ Ben Nicky, Alex M.O.R.P.H and Anthony Probyn.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/clubs/inmotion-cream-ibiza-1474724314-bristol-music?time=1476486000

October 15: Garage Nation, O2 Academy
Making its long awaited return with some very special guests.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/clubs/garage-nation-1474634126-bristol-music?time=1476486000

October 19: Cirque Du Soul: Youngr & Low Steppa, Motion
Vibrant parties of colour, magic and dance.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/clubs/cirque-du-soul-youngr-low-steppa-bristol-music?time=1476831600

October 21: Ten years of symmetry recordings, Thekla
Drum & bass across two rooms all night.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/clubs/ten-years-of-symmetry-recordings-bristol-music?time=1477004400

October 21: In:Motion / Bugged Out, Motion
Dusky will be playing jazz techno live, along with Julio Bashmore, Lord Leopard and Erol Alkan.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/clubs/inmotion-bugged-out-bristol-music?time=1477004400

October 28: The Raving Dead, Trinity
Tremor Sound System and Ghetto Funk battling it in a zombie apocalypse style rave.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/clubs/the-raving-dead-bristol-music?time=1477609200

October 28: Fiesta Bombarda, Thekla
A Day of the Dead Carnival with raucous rhythms.
www.facebook.com/events/222085361522788/

October 29: Just Jack: Halloween, Motion  
Lavish décor and an outrageously generous lineup of international house and techno.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/clubs/just-jack-halloween-bristol?time=1477695600

October 29: Wonka-Vision, Old Crown Courts
The courtroom and police cells are the suitably creepy setting for this Halloween bass session.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/clubs/wonka-vision-bristol?time=1477695600

October 29: Baby Father, Black Swan
Grime, trip hop and noise to disorientating effect.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/hip-hop/babyfather-bristol?time=1477695600

 

COMEDY

 

October 1: Instant Wit, Alma Tavern Theatre
An enjoyably madcap evening of songs, gags and general silliness – all based around audience suggestions.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/comedy-01/improvised-comedy/instant-wit-1474359294-bristol?time=1475276400

October 2:  Jo Caulfield, Colston Hall
The stand-Up comedian’s look at life’s potential traps, what can go wrong and how to deal with them.
www.colstonhall.org/shows/jo-caulfield-2/

October 3,17,31: Closer Each Day: the Improvised Soap Opera, The Wardrobe Theatre
Season 12 for the brilliant unplanned, unscripted and unconventional cult comedy show.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/theatre-01/improvised/closer-each-day-the-improvised-soap-opera-bristol?time=1475449200

October 23: Aurie Styla’s Tour Show, Riproar
Touring show from charismatic, rising London-based comedian and presenter.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/comedy-01/standup/aurie-styla-tour-show-bristol?time=1477177200

October 28: Comedy Gladiators, Riproar
A Friday night session of stand up.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/comedy-01/standup/comedy-gladiators-riproar-bristol?time=1477609200

 

EVENTS

 

October 1: Recession Fashion Show, Southbank Club
Enjoy the clothes and then buy them off the models’ backs after the show.
www.facebook.com/events/1808423566066128/

October 1: Bristol Comic & Zine Fair, The Station
Celebrating the world of DIY and independent publishing; with artists, writers, and publishers.
www.bczf.co.uk

October 1-2: Docks Heritage Weekend
A celebration of Bristol’s maritime past with events for all ages at M Shed and Underfall Yard.
www.bristolmuseums.org.uk/m-shed/whats-on/docks-heritage-weekend/

October 1-31: Black History Month
Events, walks, theatre & film celebrating Britain’s African and Caribbean communities.
www.bristol.gov.uk/documents/20182/35148/Bristol+Black+History+Month+programme+2016/fd957d45-5fb7-4d7a-bd4f-ff577a63e2cd

October 1-31: Diversity Month, Zion Community Space
Celebrating the cultures and diversity of the people of Dundry View and Bristol as a city.
www.facebook.com/DiversityMonthDundryView/

October 2: UK Beatboxing Championships, The Station
Family friendly all-dayer featuring the under-18s finals, and the knockout phase of the senior contest.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/hip-hop/uk-beatbox-championships-bristol?time=1475362800

October 4- 10: World Space Week , At-Bristol
Hold a real meteorite, launch a pop rocket and even sample space ice cream.
www.at-bristol.org.uk/event/world-space-week

October 6: Garden Delights , Bristol Zoo
A guided tour of the award-winning botanical gardens by the Zoo’s head of horticulture.
www.bristolzoo.org.uk/latest-zoo-news/garden-tour 

October 6: Mayor’s Annual Lecture and Debate, Wills Memorial Building
Marvin Rees puts forward his four-year vision for the city.
www.ideasfestival.co.uk/events/marvin-rees/

October 6: After Hours, At-Bristol
This month’s late opening focuses on the future.
www.at-bristol.org.uk/event/after-hours-future?date=2016-10-01

October 9: Vintage Weigh & Pay, Motion
Pick as much vintage clothing as you want, pay £15 per kilo.
www.facebook.com/events/1603809313245670/

October 11: ‘Early Stroll Songs’ with Ian McMillan, St George’s
Much-loved poet and broadcaster presents a captivating evening of poetry and song.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/classical/early-stroll-songs-with-ian-mcmillan-bristol-music?time=1476140400

October 13: Brown in Town sample sale, The Forge
Bristol’s most fashionable tailor David Minns is hosting a sample sale, with cheese and wine.  

October 14: Live at the Launderette, At The Well
Andre Herman Düne brings European calypso, blues and country to the snug environs of the cafe/launderette.
www.facebook.com/events/1653467751630284/

October 15-22: Healthy City Week, various venues
Aiming to inspire the citizens of Bristol to achieve healthier lifestyles as part of a more sustainable future city.
www.bristolgreencapital.org/events

October 29: Bristol Zombie Walk
Dress up, moan and groan your way through Bristol, then go to an after party at the Fleece.
www.facebook.com/events/167947793611477

 

FESTIVALS

Until October 10: Freedom of Mind festival
Featuring a series of events a series of events aiming to make Bristol a happier, healthier city.
www.freedomofmind.org.uk

October 1-30: Bristol Family Arts Festival, various venues
The only festival in the city dedicated to families, with more than 60 events across October.
www.familyartsfestival.com

October 7 – 9: Bristol Radical Film Festival, The Old Malt House
The fifth annual festival opens with A Very British Coup
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/film-01/festival-screening/brff-day-1-a-very-british-coup?time=1475794800

October 10-14: Wildscreen Festival, various venues
The world’s leading international festival celebrating  the natural world.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/film-01/festival-screening/wildscreen-day-1?time=1476054000

October 20- 30: Bristol Film Festival
The festival returns for a packed Halloween weekend of spine-chilling horror, leavened with a few larfs.
www.bristol247.com/channel/culture/film/news/bristol-film-festivals-spooky-halloween

October 20 – 29: Bristol Festival of Literature
A showcase of acclaimed authors alongside voices from across the city.
http://unputdownable.org/

October 21:  Shextreme Film Festival,  Arnolfini
A film fest devoted exclusively to women’s extreme sports.
www.bristol247.com/channel/culture/film/news/shextreme-film-festival-returns

October 22-23: Simple Things Festival
Warpaint, Ben UFO, Steve Mason, Metronomy and Charlotte Church among line-up.
www.bristol247.com/channel/culture/music/news/new-artists-announced-for-simple-things-2016

October 22-23: Wakizashi festival, Malthouse Studios
A chance to catch twenty of Bristol record label Noctone’s  favourite cross genre bands.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/festivals/wakizashi-festival-bristol?time=1477090800

October 30: Love Food Festival, Paintworks
Celebrate all that fine tasting food there is.
http://lovefoodfestival.com/

 

FILM

 

October 2: Supersonic and Satellite Q & A, various venues
Unseen material telling the story of brit-pop band Oasis. The one-off satellite screening includes a live Q & A.  
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/film-01/event-cinema/supersonic-satellite-qa?time=1475362800

October 4: The 2016 Jarman Award Touring programme, The Watershed
A chance to see all six genre-bending artists’ short films shortlisted for this year’s JarmanAward.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/film-01/art-house/the-2016-jarman-award-touring-programme?time=1475535600

October 7 – 9: Bristol Radical Film Festival, The Old Malt House
The fifth annual festival opens with A Very British Coup
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/film-01/festival-screening/brff-day-1-a-very-british-coup?time=1475794800

October 8: Micro + panel discussion, Cube
Queer Vision presents gender rule-testing documentary
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/film-01/documentary/mirco-panel-discussion?time=1475881200

October 10: My Scientology Movie + live satellite Q&A, Everyman, Cinema de Lux & Watershed
The critical consensus of Louis Theroux’s film is that it all adds up to Python-esque comedy gold.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/film-01/documentary/my-scientology-movie?time=1475967600

October 10-14: Wildscreen Festival, various venues
The world’s leading international festival celebrating the natural world.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/film-01/festival-screening/wildscreen-day-1?time=1476054000

October 13: Classical music at the movies, St George’s
An entertaining survey of the big names who balanced art music with the world of film
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/classical/classical-music-at-the-movies-bristol-music?time=1476313200

October 13: Bristol Bad Film Club: Parole Violators, Bierkeller
Unintentionally hilarious acting and dialogue.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/film-01/action/bristol-bad-film-club-parole-violators?time=1476313200

October 13: Light Years Q & A, Curzon
BAFTA-winning Bristolian director Esther May Campbell talks about her feature debut.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/film-01/drama/light-years-qa?time=1476313200 

October 14: The Man Who Fell to Earth, Watershed
A film about the strangeness of America to an outsider with Bowie’s finest screen performance.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/film-01/science-fiction/the-man-who-fell-to-earth?time=1476399600 

October 14: Robin Hood Prince of Thieves, Ashton Court
Al fresco showing of the classic especially notable for THAT song by Bryan Adams.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/film-01/drama/bristol-sunset-cinema-robin-hood?time=1476399600

October 16: Bristol Sunset Cinema: The Goonies, Ashton Court
Shrieking, rather sentimental ’80s kids’ adventure flick, outside come rain or shine.
ww.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/film-01/family/bristol-sunset-cinema-the-goonies?time=1476572400

October 17: Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders, Vue
A new animation featuring the original voices from the 1960s TV series.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/film-01/animation/batman-return-of-the-caped-crusaders?time=1476658800

October 19: This Changes Everything + panel discussion, Curzon
Filmed in nine countries over four years, this documentary sets out to ‘re-imagine’ the vast challenge of climate change.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/film-01/documentary/this-changes-everything?time=1476831600

October 20- 30: Bristol Film Festival
The festival returns for a packed Halloween weekend of spine-chilling horror, leavened with a few larfs.
www.bristol247.com/channel/culture/film/news/bristol-film-festivals-spooky-halloween

October 20: Her Majesty’s Secret Cinema: Ghostbusters, The Station
This screening marks the first collaboration between Bristol Film Festival and Bristol Cocktail Week.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/film-01/comedy/ghostbusters?time=1476918000

October 21:  Shextreme Film Festival,  Arnolfini
A film fest devoted exclusively to women’s extreme sports.
www.bristol247.com/channel/culture/film/news/shextreme-film-festival-returns

October 22: Black Star: Black Lives on Film + discussion, Watershed
A diverse collection shorts plus panel discussion.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/film-01/drama/black-star-black-lives-on-film-discussion?time=147709080

October 28: What We Do in the Shadows, Averys
Drinkalong screening of this hilarious vampire film.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/film-01/comedy/what-we-do-in-the-shadows?time=1477609200

October 28 – 30: Horror in the Caves, Redcliffe Caves
A series of spine-chillers screened in this atmospheric setting.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/film-01/horror/horror-in-the-caves-friday-the-13th?time=1477609200

October 29: Bristol Film Festival: The Medusa Touch, Bristol Cathedral
The Cathedral will be bathed in candlelight with live music, a wine reception and self-guided tours.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/film-01/horror/the-medusa-touch?time=1477695600

 

FOOD & DRINK

 

October 1:  Lost and Grounded Open Day
The first chance to see inside this new Brislington brewery, with an afternoon of tunes, nibbles and beers.
www.facebook.com/events/678795855618336/

October 7: St Nick’s Night Market, Corn Street
Local producers, musicians, traders and performers take to the streets in and around St Nick’s.
www.facebook.com/stnicksnightmarket

October 10: Three Course Toast, Pinkmans
A sourdough toast experience like no other.
www.foozie.co.uk/event/three-course-toast-pimpmytoast/

October 10-11: Pop-up Yoga Brunch, The Forge
For all the eat clean crowd, enjoy yoga and an organic brunch afterwards.
www.theforgebristol.com/events/2016/3/14/yoga-brunch

October 12: Bertani Wine Dinner, The Ox Clifton
A one-off wine dinner with  Export Manager for Bertani, Federico Polacco.
theoxclifton.com/events/an-interview-with-federico-polacco-bertani-wines/

October 13: Pop-Up Ramen Shack, The Eating Room
A BYO japanese noodle bar.
www.facebook.com/events/294692487579396/

October 13: Curio Gin Club, The Milk Thistle
This month’s tipple is Curio Gin, produced on the rugged Cornish coast of Mullion.
www.foozie.co.uk/event/curio-gin-club-milk-thistle/

October 14: St Georges Road Beer Festival
Cask beer and live music at the pubs on St Georges Road.
signedevents.com/united-kingdom/bristol/st-georges-road-beer-festival/

October 15: Masterclass Session, Averys Wine
Themed wine tasting with a collection of specially selected cheeses from the Arch House Deli.
www.averys.com/product/Averys-Master-Class-Session/03190TK?itemCode=03190TK

October 15,26: Friends and Falafel, Falafel King
Watch the iconic series and enjoy middle eastern fare.
www.foozie.co.uk/event/friends-falafel/

October 15: A Tavola Pup-Up, The Forge
An autumnal, rustic Italian meal with wine to match.
www.theforgebristol.com/events/2016/9/10/pop-up-autumn-supper-with-a-tavola

October 17-23: Bristol Cocktail Week, various venues
A busy week of unique events all focused on the finest cocktails.
www.bristol247.com/channel/food-drink/news/drink/bristol-cocktail-week-2016-events-announced

October 21: House of Gin, Paintworks Event Space
Showcasing handcrafted and award winning gins from across the UK and further afield.
www.thehouseofgin.co.uk

October 21: Aron’s Sephardic Dinner, Aron’s Jewish Deli
A mezze of dishes from the Mediterranean, Middle East & Central Asia.
schmaltzandcider.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/arons-sephardic-dinner-friday-21st-oct.html

October 28: Rumageddon, Pata Negra
A whirlwind trip around the tropical climes of the Caribbean, sampling dark, white and spiced rums, all set to a Carnival soundtrack.
www.patanegrabristol.com/news/tag/rumageddon

October 29: Brunch 808: 90’s Britpop Edition, Bambalan
90’s themed brunch party.
www.foozie.co.uk/event/90s-britpop-brunch/

October 29: Bingo Wings, Yurt Lush
Play bingo, eat chicken wings.
www.foozie.co.uk/event/bingo-wings/

October 30: Love Food Festival, Paintworks
Celebrate all that fine tasting food there is.
lovefoodfestival.com/

 

MUSIC

October 1:  Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, The Lantern
A raucous blend of jazz, funk and hip-hop.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/jazz/hypnotic-brass-ensemble-1473683245-bristol?time=1475276400

October 2: Aurora Orchestra Kreutzer v Kreutzer, St Georges
A play inspired by Tolstoy’s great tale of sexual jealousy, with  full  Beethoven and Janácek performances.  
www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk/event/aurora-orchestra-kreutzer-vs-kreutzer/

October 2: UK Beatboxing Championships, The Station
Family friendly all-dayer featuring the under-18s finals, and the knockout phase of the senior contest.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/hip-hop/uk-beatbox-championships-bristol?time=1475362800

October 3: Fuelling the Fire Tour, O2 Academy
Featuring some of the best live bands the international punk scene has to offer. Less Than Jake headlining.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/punk/fueling-the-fire-tour-sold-out-bristol?time=1475449200 

October 3: Gavin James, Thekla
The Irish singer songwriter comes to Bristol in support of his eagerly-awaited debut album Bitter Pill.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/pop/gavin-james-1474309749?time=1475449200

October 4: Clare Maguire, The Lantern
Her  voice has a kind of blue, gutsy, haunting sound.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/pop/clare-maguire-klara-bristol?time=1475535600

October 4: You Me at Six, O2 Academy
The five piece have been releasing punk-rock, post hardcore music for ten years now.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/punk/you-me-at-six-british?time=1475535600

October 4: Royal Academy of Music Flute Trio, Lantern
Colston Hall’s joined forces with the Royal Academy of Music to present the rising stars of the classical world.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/classical/royal-academy-of-music-flute-trio-bristol?time=1475535600

October 5-22: Mozart’s Don Giovanni, Tobacco Factory Theatres
The story of a man entirely driven by desire for sexual conquest.
www.tobaccofactorytheatres.com/shows/mozarts-don-giovanni

October 5: Sisters with Voices, St Georges
Ujima Radio presents an all-female line-up of singers, spoken-word performers and DJs.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/classical/sisters-with-voices-bristol?time=1475622000

October 5: Petula Clark, Colston Hall
One of the most successful singers in British chart history.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/pop/petula-clark-bristol?time=1475622000

October 5: The Kills, Anson Rooms
Restless, reckless enigmatic rock ‘n’ roll from this American duo.
bristol.ukmsl.net/ents/event/4473/?skin=AnsonRooms&template=Anson%20Rooms

October 7: Resonators, Trinity
Celebrating 40 years of music at Trinity with one of the UKs best loved reggae acts.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/reggae/resonators-1474473336-bristol?time=1475794800

October 7: Idles, Exchange
One of Bristol’s most promising bands, Idles have now honed their lacerating post-punk to perfection.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/punk/idles-bristol?time=1475794800

October 7: Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, Colston Hall
Dressed to the nines & incorporating dry, self-deprecating comedy into their acts, it doesn’t take itself too seriously.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/pop/ukulele-orchestra-of-great-britain-1474204676-bristol?time=1475794800

October 8: The Troubadour 50th, St George’s
Artists confirmed for this special anniversary event include Wizz Jones, Jasper Carrott and Three Cane Whale.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/folkcountry/the-toubadour-50th-bristol?time=1475881200 

October 8: White Denim, O2 Academy
Frantic garage influenced upbeat pop rock.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/rock/white-denim-bristol?time=1475881200

October 10: Pigeon Detectives, Louisiana
Scruffy but energetic rock & roll with no shortage of swagger.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/rock/the-pigeon-detectives-bristol-music?time=1476054000

October 10: Feeder, O2 Academy
The first live performance in four years for the British rock psych band.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/rock/feeder-the-virginmarys-bristol-music?time=1476054000

October 10: Vangoffey, Exchange
Former Supergrass star Danny Goffey takes his new band on the road.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/rock/vangoffey-1471956644?time=1476054000

October 12: James Vincent McMorrow / Wyvern Lingo, Colston Hall
A remarkably soulful voice and uses gentle instrumentation and r&b production to convey a sense of sorrow and melancholy.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/pop/james-vincent-mcmorrow-wyvern-lingo-bristol?time=1476226800

October 12: Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry, Fiddlers Club
One of reggae’s undisputed pioneers.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/reggae/lee-scratch-perry-bristol?time=1476226800

October 14: Goan Dogs, St Thomas the Martyr Church
The Bristol five piece play tight, melodic, heartfelt songs that capture the wind swept plains of North America.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/rock/goan-dogs-1474996652-bristol-music?time=1476399600

October 14: Live at the Laudrette, At The Well
Andre Herman Düne brings European calypso, blues and country to the snug environs of the cafe/laundrette.
www.facebook.com/events/1653467751630284/

October 16: Chas & Dave, O2 Academy
Witty catchy songs about life in London in the style of no nonsense rock ‘n’ roll.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/pop/chas-dave-bristol-music?time=1476572400

October 17: Augustines, SWX
The Brooklyn indie rock band released a music video following a day in the life of Bristol’s most famous gig goer, Big Jeff.
www.swxbristol.gigantic.com/augustines-swx-2016-10-17-19-00

October 17: London Wainwright, St George’s
Singer, songwriter, raconteur and entertainer supreme he’s a star of folk music.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/folkcountry/loudon-wainwright-special-guest-bristol-music?time=1476658800

October 18: Steve Howe, The Lantern
The multi-instrumentalist is probably best known as lead guitarist and backing vocalist in Yes.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/rock/steve-howe-bristol-music?time=1476745200

October 19: The Sunshine Underground, Thekla
Self described ‘party band’  play electronic laced indie music, with deep bass lines and rousing choruses.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/indiealternative/the-sunshine-underground-bristol-music?time=1476831600

October 20: Keep The Beat, Southbank Club
Ujima Radio is hosting a cabaret information event to raise the awareness of blood and organ donation.
www.ujimaradio.com/2016/09/keep-beat/

October 21: Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, St George’s
St George’s celebrating its 30th birthday.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/classical/orchestra-of-the-age-of-enlightenment-1474980332-bristol-music?time=1477004400

October 21: The Undertones, O2 Academy
Pop-punk harking back to the simplicity of the rock ‘n’ roll of the ’60s.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/punk/the-undertones-bristol-music?time=1477004400 

October 22: UB40, O2 Academy
Birmingham reggae legends.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/reggae/sold-out-ub40-bristol-music?time=1477090800

October 22-23: Simple Things Festival
Warpaint, Ben UFO, Steve Mason, Metronomy and Charlotte Church among line-up.
www.bristol247.com/channel/culture/music/news/new-artists-announced-for-simple-things-2016

October 24: Clean Cut Kid, Louisiana
A combination of indie pop melodies to create instantly catchy tunes.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/indiealternative/clean-cut-kid-lusts-bristol-music?time=1477263600

October 24: KT Tunstall, Colston Hall
BRIT award winning singer-songwriter and guitarist from Scotland.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/music-01/pop/kt-tunstall-bristol-music?time=1477263600

October 26: Khruangbin, Trinity
The Texas trio supported Massive Attack on the Downs. Hypnotic music, influenced by Thai funk.
www.3ca.org.uk/whats-on/2016/khruangbin

October 27: Pumarosa, Louisiana
Powerful vocals and hip swaying beats.
www.thelouisiana.net/events/27-oct-16-pumarosa-the-louisiana/

 

SPORT

 

October 1: Bristol Yoga Trail
Try out yoga for free at various studios around the city.
www.bristolcityyoga.co.uk/events1/bristol-yoga-trail-2016/

October 2: Colour Fun Run, Oldbury Court Estate
A 5km charity run made all the more interesting by colourful powder paint.
www.thecolourfunrun.co.uk/bristol-2016

October 5: Marathon 401, route TBC
Ben Smith is running his 401st and final marathon in Bristol for charity.
www.the401challenge.

October 10-11: Pop-up Yoga Brunch, the Forge
For all the eat clean crowd, enjoy yoga and an organic brunch afterwards.
www.theforgebristol.com/events/2016/3/14/yoga-brunch

THEATRE 

 

Until October 8: Theatre West: The Orator, Acta Community Centre
A messy, human thriller about self-help and online identity.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/theatre-01/new-writing/theatre-west-the-orator-bristol?time=1475794800

October 2: Aurora Orchestra Kreutzer v Kreutzer, St Georges
A play inspired by Tolstoy’s great tale of sexual jealousy, with full Beethoven and Janácek performances.  
www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk/event/aurora-orchestra-kreutzer-vs-kreutzer/

October 4-8: Fiddler on the Roof, Hippodrome
Bristol’s own multi-award-winning BLOC Productions stage the hugely popular musical.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/theatre-01/musicals/fiddler-on-the-roof-bristol-hippodrome?time=1475708400

October 5-22: Mozart’s Don Giovanni, Tobacco Factory Theatres
The story of a man entirely driven by desire for sexual conquest.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/theatre-01/opera/mozart-don-giovanni-bristol?time=1475794800

October 22: Slavery – Close to the Bone, The Georgian House
Performances inspired by archaeological evidence on the lives of enslaved people in Barbados and Gran Canaria.
www.bristolmuseums.org.uk/georgian-house-museum/whats-on/black-history-month-slavery-close-to-the-bone

October 22- 28: Kid Carpet’s Super Mega Rockin’ Rock Show, Wardrobe Theatre
Everything you need to know to be able to rock out big time, featuring stories, games and songs.
www.thewardrobetheatre.com/livetheatre/kid-carpets-super-mega-rockin-rock-show/

October 25-29: Theatre West: The Room Upstairs, The Wardrobe Theatre
Cerbic comedy, which takes a look at infertility, parenthood and the dark space between.
www.bristol247.com/channel/whats-on/theatre-01/new-writing/the-room-upstairs-bristol

October 29: The Spooky Ship, ss Great Britain
A good, old-fashioned, Victorian fright-fest in a co-production with Bristol Old Vic.
www.ssgreatbritain.org/whats-on/halloween-spooky-ship