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The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe

The adventure of a lifetime awaits as the West End hit play takes audiences to the magical world of Narnia.

Nina Conti: Whose Face Is It Anyway?

The award-winning ventriloquist heads to a stage near you to dive into her profession.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

The classic family musical is back and better than ever!

Kinky Boots

The hit Broadway and West End phenomenon Kinky Boots the Musical is sashaying across the country on its fabulous new UK tour.

Chicago

This award-winning Kander & Ebb musical features a sexy score with hits like "Razzle Dazzle" and "Cell Block Tango."

Derren Brown: Only Human

Prepare to be mind-blown by Derren Brown as he returns to the stage.

War Horse

The National Theatre’s sensational production returns in an all-new UK tour.

Moulin Rouge! The Musical

The smash-hit West End and Broadway jukebox musical makes its tour debut in the UK.

2:22 A Ghost Story

Direct from London's West End, the smash-hit, spine-chilling play returns to the stage.

Bat Out Of Hell - The Musical

Audiences will be in for a thrilling experience with the smash-hit musical spectacle.

Calamity Jane

The whip-crackin' musical comedy, based on the Doris Day movie, heads on a UK tour, featuring Carrie Hope Fletcher.

Dara Ó Briain: Re:Creation

Ireland's finest live comedian is back with a brand new stand-up comedy show!

Greg Davies: Full Fat Legend

Star of shows such as Taskmaster, The Inbetweeners, and Cuckoo, this is Greg’s biggest live tour yet.

The Book of Mormon

Laugh out loud funny with insanely catchy music you will be humming for months on end!

Mamma Mia!

The smash-hit West End musical packed full of ABBA hits heads on a UK tour.

Riverdance 30: The New Generation

To mark its impressive 30th year, Riverdance 30: The New Generation will tour globally, sharing its magic with audiences worldwide.

Jack and the Beanstalk: The Pantomime

What’s On at Bristol Hippodrome

There’s lots to be excited about in 2025 as you look at the top events at Bristol Hippodrome. Some of the biggest shows of the last decade are all available to book tickets for now, including the phenomenally popular musicals Dear Evan Hansen, & Juliet and Tina: The Tina Turner Musical.

Top of our list is Hairspray. This multi-award-winning musical is a long-standing favourite, packed full of some of the best musical theatre hits. For theatre fans, it's a real unmissable treat in February - no small claim given the treasure trove of entertainment visiting the city this year!

Or, if you're looking for some nostalgia, we recommend catching Only Fools and Horses the Musical for a few hours of lovely jubbly entertainment in January and February.

About the Bristol Hippodrome

Situated in the heart of Bristol, the Bristol Hippodrome is the city’s own West End theatre, first opened in December 1912. Managed by the Ambassador Theatre Group, the expansive and traditional venue is designed by prolific architect Frank Matcham, who built some of London’s biggest theatres. With a grand Victorian interior, the building has a large dome in the roof which can be opened to reveal the sky, and remains one of the only functioning domes in the UK.

This dome was instrumental in minimising damage from the venue's 1948 fire. Firefighters were able to open the dome to remove smoke, and therefore stay inside for longer; whilst the stage was destroyed, the theatre re-opened just 10 months later. It is also the site of American musician Eddie Cochran’s final show - he died in a road traffic accident hours after leaving the stage in 1960.

The Bristol Hippodrome is known for its strong links with the Welsh National Opera, which frequently visits the venue with new work. Its impressive size also makes it a popular venue for music events as well as UK tours of West End musicals.

Map and Address

St Augustine’s Parade, Bristol, BS1 4UZ

The Bristol Hippodrome is located in Bristol’s busy town centre, close to many amenities and near to the River Avon. College Green and Queen Square are two nearby green spaces, and the Bristol Aquarium is a few minutes away. The aquarium is next to a museum and Bristol Cathedral. Across the quay, you can find the Arnolfini, the well-respected art gallery. On nearby Baldwin Street, St Nicholas Street and Corn Street, there are many restaurants and bars.

Frequently Asked Questions

Bristol Hippodrome's box office and bar spaces open up to 90 minutes before performances begin.

Pre-booked tickets can be collected at the box office up to 90 minutes before your scheduled performance begins. Please bring your booking confirmation email and the card you booked with.

The cloakroom is located at the Foyer Kiosk, near the theatre's entrance. Visitors can store items here for a small fee.

The box office is open 90 minutes before performances begin.

There is no direct box office number at Bristol Hippodrome. Customers can call 0333 009 6690 for booking queries or 0117 302 3310 for general requests including lost property.

Patrons can enjoy a range of drinks and snacks at Bristol Hippodrome's bars, including the Piano Bar, Cary Grant Bar and Champagne Bar. When booking your tickets, you can also book the Ambassador Lounge, split across three levels, for pre-show and interval refreshments with bespoke service.

Bristol city centre has many affordable high street restaurants including Franco Manca for pizza lovers and Vietnamese outlet Pho. Nearby Wapping Wharf comes highly recommended by locals thanks to its range of global street food restaurants and bars; try The Athenian for Greek souvlaki or Jigaraki for Middle Eastern dishes.

Hotel du Vin Bristol is just five minutes' walk from the theatre, with Grade II listed features and an on-site bistro. Travelodge Bristol Central is around eight minutes from the Hippodrome if you're on a budget and want comfortable but affordable rooms.