24 things to do in Bristol this week, June 24-30 2024 (2024)

Monday: Bleep Klub meets Escher Connection, Strange Brew
The first joining of forces between Bleep Klub, a collective of electronic sound producers and visual artists; and Escher Connection, a space where producers can come and hear back their new tracks on a top notch club system, in a room with other producers and artists.

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Monday-Thursday: I Used To Be Funny, Watershed
Writer/director Ally Pankiw’s debut feature is both funny and heartbreaking in its honest and refreshing look at trauma and recovery, and how they affect the relationships and communities that shape us.

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Until July 6: A Child of Science, Bristol Old Vic
The reviews are in! Directed by Matthew Dunster, Gareth Farr’s A Child of Science is an “ingeniously crafted” (★★★★★ The Times), “gripping” (★★★★ The Telegraph), and “powerful” (★★★★ WhatsOnStage) new play with the “urgency of a thriller” (★★★★ The Stage). Tickets are flying. Book today.

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Tuesday: Dom Flemons, Bristol Beacon
As a resolute preservationist, storyteller, and instrumentalist, Dom Flemons has long set himself apart by finding forgotten folk songs and making them live again. Flemons is a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, actor, slam poet, music scholar, historian, and record collector, and has been recognised with a Grammy Award, Two-Time EMMY Nominee, and 2020 U.S. Artists Fellow. ‘Traveling Wildfire’ is his first new album since 2018’s ‘Black Cowboys’ and he turns to an important, overlooked voice that he’s proudly rediscovered: his own.

Wednesday-Sunday: Bristol Sounds, Lloyds Amphitheatre
Bristol Sounds returns for an its annual shindig next to the harbour. This week’s headliners are James Arthur on Wednesday, Busted on Thursday, Placebo on Friday, Annie Mac on Saturday and the Breeders on Sunday.

Wednesday: A Child of Science stage talk, Bristol Old Vic
Playwright Gareth Farr will talk about his new play, A Child of Science; joined by Louise Brown, the world’s first IVF-conceived baby; and Dr Valentine Akande, medical director and lead clinician at the Bristol Centre for Reproductive Medicine.

Thursday: Paul Jones, Storysmith
Author and cyclist Paul Jones will discuss his most recent book, The Maurice Burton Way, and one of Storysmith’s all-time best-sellers, End To End.

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Starts Thursday: Summer Lates Series at Brunel’s SS Great Britain
The after-hours gigs at Bristol’s iconic dockyard return for the third year on 27 June 2024. Locals will know that Brunel’s SS Great Britain is one of Bristol’s best family days out and a treasure trove for history fanatics. But this summer, after the gates are closed to the public, it will also become one of the city’s most exciting gig locations.

Thursday: The Tempest, Royal York Crescent Garden
An open air performance by the all-male Festival Players of Shakespeare’s final play. Bring your own seating and picnics.

Thursday-Saturday: Elsinore, Tobacco Factory Theatres
A new show to catch the conscience of the king from the year one company of the Wardrobe Ensemble and Bristol School of Acting’s theatre-making programme.

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Friday: Bye Bye Tiberias, Watershed
Set between past and present, Bye Bye Tiberias pieces together images of today, family footage from the nineties and historical archives to portray four generations of daring Palestinian women who keep their story and legacy alive through the strength of their bonds, despite exile, dispossession, and heartbreak. Join us after the Preview Screening on Thu 27 June for a Q&A with the film’s co-writer Nadine Naous. In partnership with Bristol Palestine Film Festival.

Friday: Gia Fu, The Jam Jar
Honk Kong DJ and music producer, Gia Fu, will be playing a selection of salsa, funk and Latin rhythms; with support from La Bomba DJs John Stapleton and Boom Operator.

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Saturday: Josh Rouse, Bristol Beacon
With Brill Building wit and a Midwestern sense of melancholy, singer-songwriter Josh Rouse has built a career that reaches back to his acclaimed 1998 debut, utilising well-crafted and hook-laden tracks coupled with closely-detailed, well-observed vignettes in his lyrics. In honor of its 20th Anniversary, Yep Roc Records is proud to be reissuing Rouse’s 2003 breakthrough album, ‘1972’. Filled to the brim with fan favourites such as ‘Love Vibration’, ‘James’ and ‘Rise’ – all of which have since become staples of his live shows – ‘1972’ is a collection of songs that pay homage to the songwriters whose songs were popular on AM radio in the year Josh was born, complete with fluttering strings, hand claps and flutes.

Saturday: Adventure Bureau, Boiling Wells Amphitheatre
Two completely improvised performances today kick off Root, a festival of outdoor family theatre featuring a different show in June, July and August at St Werburgh’s City Farm’s Boiling Wells Amphitheatre.

Saturday: Cider Salon, Trinity
Featuring 30 cider producers from the UK and around the world, showcasing their latest drinks. Plus cheese and charcuterie, and a ska and reggae DJ.

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Saturday: Bristol Home Show, Mercure Bristol Grand Hotel
Could this be the weekend you realise you can afford to buy a home in Bristol and the South West? Register for your FREE ticket to the Bristol Home Show and find out! Get expert advice, free financial and legal consultations, and attend informative sessions designed for budding buyers.

Sunday: Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, Cube
Pedro Almodóvar’s masterpiece from 1988, Mujeres al borde de un ataque de nervios, is being shown in a special Pride Month screening.

And coming soon…

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July 4-6: Dead On Our Feet
In our current climate, what does it mean to rest? And how do we connect with each other? And how much will that cost? And how much do you cost? Time is money – want to spend it with us? Presented by Dimba Damba, Made in Bristol’s 14th collective of early career theatre makers.

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July 4 – 7: Clifton Summer Screenings, Bristol Film Festival
The renowned Clifton Summer Screenings, presented by Bristol Film Festival, makes a triumphant return to the city this year. Taking place from the 4th-7th July 2024 with an expanded event line up and a jam-packed program designed for all ages, this one-of-a-kind event will offer an unforgettable cinematic experience for all. Bristol24/7 members also receive %10 of all ticket prices when they use the code B247MEMBER.

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July 5-7: Handa’s Surprise, 1532 Performing Arts Centre
Travel to Kenya and follow in Handa’s footsteps as she journeys to see her best friend Akeyo, in the next village. Handa is taking seven delicious fruits as a surprise – but seven different animals have seven very different ideas… could you resist the sweet-smelling guava? How about a ripe red mango or a tangy purple passion fruit? A blend of physical performance, puppetry, live music and song combine to create an intimate, magical production with audience participation. Come and share in the magical tangerine surprise!

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July 12: Watch This Space with Will Gater, Redgrave Theatre
Watch This Space sees astronomer Will Gater bring to the stage the story of the extraordinary things humans see when we look to the stars. Blending spectacular visuals, live demos and inspiring storytelling, Watch This Space will take you on a journey like no other, jumping from our small corner of the Milky Way to some of the most distant objects in the known Universe.

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July 20: Supersonic Brick Day, Aerospace Bristol
The huge LEGO® brick event is back at Aerospace Bristol on Saturday 20th July 2024.As well as stepping aboard Concorde and enjoying everything else the museum has to offer, Supersonic Brick Day is your chance to get hands-on with interactive activities – from LEGO® underwater gardens and remote control car racing, to robot wars and great ball contraptions.

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July 27-August 31: Tartan Titans at Avon Valley
Get ready for the ultimate summer challenge, Bristol! The UK’s longest inflatable assault course is returning to Avon Valley. With over 50 obstacles to tackle, the Tartan Titan is the perfect day out for adventurous friends and colleagues. Don’t miss out – book your tickets now for an unforgettable experience!

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July 31: Cillian O’Connor – My Magic World, Redgrave Theatre
Cillian O’Connor is bringing his first ever live stage show on tour to the UK! Cillian literally burst onto an unexpected world during Britain’s Got Talent in 2023 and immediately captivated the hearts of the entire nation, reaching the top three in the final. Cillian promises to enchant and amaze audiences across the UK with a show for the entire family.

Main photo: Boiling Wells Amphitheatre by Jon Craig

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