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Easter Fun at Bristol’s Historic Houses

3 April 2026 Visit Bristol 3 min read

Blaise Museum, the Georgian House Museum and the Red Lodge Museum have reopened their doors to the public for 2026, welcoming visitors back into three of the city’s most unique historic sites.

From heavy basslines and bingo to soulful country and stand-up comedy

20 March 2026 Visit Bristol 1 min read

The Weekend Lineup: 21 & 22 March 2026

From heavy basslines and bingo to soulful country and stand-up comedy.

Saturday, March 21

Country / Music

Elles Bailey

Catch the soulful "Can't Take My Story Away" tour for an evening of world-class blues and country.

Dance / Electronic

Mandidextrous

High-energy Bristol vibes. Expect heavy kick drums and a packed dancefloor.

UKG / Tech House

Bushbaby & Ozzie Guven

A massive multi-genre takeover featuring Rennie Peters and more.

House / Disco

Daft Disko

All the French touch and disco house vibes you can handle.

Entertainment

Bingo Lingo: St Patrick's Special

It's bingo, but not as your nan knows it. St Paddy's edition at Motion.

Sunday, March 22

Comedy / Arts

Ross Noble: Cranium Of Curiosities

The king of improvisational stand-up returns with a brand new show.

Music / Rock

Grey Daze

Alternative rock legends bringing the noise to end the weekend.

Pop / Soul

Samm Henshaw

A masterclass in adult contemporary pop and soul: "It Could Be Worse."

Comedy

Ania Magliano & Luisa Omielan

A huge night for comedy fans with "Peach Fuzz" and "God Is A Woman The Musical."

Bristol Museums display wins Certificate of Excellence

19 March 2026 Visit Bristol 2 min read

The 'Making Waves: Mary Anning and her astonishing ichthyosaur' display at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery has been awarded the Certificate of Excellence for geological education by the Geologists' Association Curry Fund.