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Preparations are already well under way for what promises to be a very starry night in Bristol as the city celebrates and honours its hospitality heroes.

The Bristol Palestine Film Festival is back in 2023 with a diverse lineup of the very best in contemporary Palestinian cinema, arts and culture. 

Casting has been announced for first ever UK and Ireland tour of Come From Away, the multi award-winning ‘Best Musical’ across the globe.

Bristol Community Ferry Boats is thrilled to announce the generous gift of a beautiful wooden passenger ferry, named "Juno," from fellow community organisation RiverShack.

As we delve into the festive season, John Wesley’s New Room is thrilled to announce a series of events that bring joy, tradition, and the spirit of the season. 

Wicked, “one of the most successful musicals of all time” (BBC News), has released new rehearsal photography by Mark Senior of its 2023-25 tour cast. 

The culinary landscape in Bristol is set to witness a remarkable transformation as The Granary, a new all-day dining restaurant, opens its doors in one of the city's most iconic landmarks. 

Bristol Zoo Project is bringing together giraffe keepers from around the world as part of a major training event to help zoos provide the highest standards of care for the animals.

An audio play starring Wink Taylor as Cary Grant and Barnaby Eaton Jones. A uniquw interpretation of a lesser known period of Cary Grant's life. 

Across Bath and Bristol, National Trust places are full of warmth, magic and sparkle as the festive season approaches.

Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, located in North Somerset, has welcomed news that local school, the Downs, have announced a new low-noise fireworks policy.

Another huge crop of artists have been announced for Bristol Beacon's all-day free party which marks the venue's opening weekend on Saturday 2 December.