Things to do in Bristol this Christmas

Can you feel it yet? Advent calendars are in the shops, Mariah Carey is unthawing, and we’re all starting to panic slightly about what present we’re buying for that one awkward friend. Yep, it’s Christmas! Well, almost. But we can’t help but get giddy about it, especially with all the incredible Christmas activities in Bristol that are coming up. 

This wonderful city is always bursting with events, but we’d argue Christmastime brings out the very best. From banquets to day festivals, boozy bingo to comedy, the city is full of thrills to tease the Christmas spirit out of you. So let’s take a look at some of the very best… 

 

Rumble In The Jungle: Kelvin 373's Birthday Bash

Photo: Lakota Nightclub / Facebook.com 

When: Friday 2nd - Saturday 3rd December 2022

Where: Lakota, Bristol

Trek through the jungle, slashing each vine and clambering over tree roots as you discover the filthiest tracks known to man. Yep, the legendary Lakota and The Coroners Court is putting on a huge jungle-themed DnB night! Choose between six rooms, each with big names and special guests dominating the decks and commanding crowds to let loose through the music. There’ll also be stalls and food vendors to keep you going right until the very end. Keep an eye out for the lineup because it’s sure to drop soon! 

 

Rumble In The Jungle: Kelvin 373's Birthday Bash | Fri 2nd Dec | Lakota 

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Bristol Comedy Club - Xmas Show 

When: Saturday 3rd - Sunday 4th December 2022

Where: Pryzm Bristol, Bristol 

Nothing beats laughing until your face turns a ripe strawberry red with loved ones. We love laughing because it feels good, does us good and strengthens our relationships. So we’d say it ticks just about every box and is easily one of the best things to do in Bristol this Christmas. Head over to Pryzm (yep, the nightclub) to see fantastic UK comedians step up to the mic before waltzing off as the crowd gasps for air. And if you fancy making a proper night out of it, your ticket includes entry to the nightclub once the show’s over!

 

Bristol Comedy Club - Xmas Show | Sat 3rd Dec | Pryzm

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Bingo Lingo - Bristol - Christmas Special 

Photo: BINGO LINGO / Facebook.com 

When: Saturday 3rd December 2022

Where: Motion, Bristol

Ah, Bingo Lingo. The place where inhibitions fly out the window as yet another cocktail is thrown back. The place where the weirdest but most wonderful prizes are handed out to lucky winners. Yes, Bingo Lingo is more than just mindlessly thumping a sheet of paper with a mecca dobber - it’s an experience. So basically, it’s dead good, and you should definitely give it a whirl if you haven’t already. And if you have, well, one last game (or two) before Christmas definitely won’t hurt… think of it as an early gift to yourself. 

And if you can’t make this Bingo Lingo date, there are others on the 3rd, 9th, and 16th!

 

Bingo Lingo - Bristol - Christmas Special | Sat 3rd Dec | Motion

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Romeo and Juliet - A Christmas Party Extravaganza

When: Friday 16th December 2022

Where: Propyard, Bristol

Christmas is a big deal - a huge celebration we all adore deeply. So our philosophy is to go big or go home. And this Romeo and Juliet Christmas Party Extravaganza is one of the best Christmas days out in Bristol to honour our favourite holiday. Inspired by Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet, this party oozes extravagance with banquets, music, dancers, and sophisticated partying. Dress to impress and enjoy a welcome drink, Italian tapas, the feasting bar, the dessert bar, and the House of Capulet Ball with DJs, live music, and more. Click or tap here for more info. 

 

Romeo and Juliet - A Christmas Party Extravaganza | Fri 16th | Propyard

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RBE Presents - Jenks // The Brain Tumour Charity Fundraiser

When: Friday 9th December 2022

Where: Art Club Market, Bristol

Skank out for charity this Christmas! Christmas is the time to enjoy yourself, but it’s also a fantastic opportunity to give back. And this drum and bass night is the perfect way to do both, with ticket sales raising funds for The Brain Tumour Charity. Head over to enjoy sets from Jenks, Ergon, ACP, and Frizz B2B Gigsta while supporting a charity that raises funds for research while providing advice and support for those living with brain tumours.

 

RBE Presents - Jenks // The Brain Tumour Charity Fundraiser | Fri 9th Dec | Art Club Market

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BED: Santa's Grotto: Meet & Greet!

When: Monday 5th December 2022

Where: Gravity Nightclub, Bristol

Students! Fancy one last cheeky party before heading home and helping set the table for Christmas dinner? Of course you do, you’re a student! Over at Gravity, Santa will visit and hand out presents to well-behaved students. Once you’ve got your gift, head to the bar for two VKs or gravity bombs for a fiver, then dive headfirst into the huge ball pit. The club has two rooms, one that’ll be blaring hip hop, trap, RnB, and DnB, and another with house, disco, and your favourite club bangers. It’s going to be brill. 

 

BED: Santa's Grotto: Meet & Greet! | Mon 5th Dec | Gravity 

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Code of the Streets Boxing Night Old School Special

When: Monday 26th December 2022

Where: RUMORS Lounge Bar And Pub, Bristol

Here’s one for mature ravers! Back with its annual Old School Special, this Boxing Day rave will have you dancing all night long to classic RnB, 90s anthems, reggae, dancehall, 80s soul classics, and rare grooves. With Christmas falling on a weekend this year, you’ve got Tuesday off as a bank holiday to recover. So secure your tickets now and shake off those extra helpings of pigs in blankets. 

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Code of the Streets Boxing Night Old School Special | Mon 26th Dec | Rumors Lounge Bar and Pub

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Winter Solstice - Indoor Garage Festival

When: Saturday 10th - Sunday 11th December 2022

Where: Motion, Bristol

Love a bit of UKG? Ready for one last festival before heading home to the family? Motion, one of the best clubs in the world, is hosting a 7-hour indoor UKG festival with huge names spinning tunes over a Funktion One sound system. With festival production, a secret headliner, glitter stations, and a huge lineup, it’s going to be killer.

 

Winter Solstice - Indoor Garage Festival | 

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Winter Garden Christmas Party 

When: Friday 16th December 2022

Where: Dixon Road Studio, Bristol

What comes to mind when you think of Christmas? Because we think food, laughs, good times, and maybe a little drink or two. If your idea is similar, consider heading to the Winter Garden Christmas Party. Be greeted in style with canapes and a winter garden cocktail before enjoying the stunning Pieminister main course, followed by the dessert buffet. Then enjoy the T-Tones band on the dancefloor. What a lovely start to the holidays! 

 

Winter Garden Christmas Party | 

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There are so many cracking Christmas activities in Bristol this year to help you get in the Christmas spirit with your loved ones. So if you didn’t find what you were looking for, click or tap here to discover more things to do in Bristol this Christmas.

Or click or tap here to discover Christmas Eve events.

 

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Check out our What's On Guide to discover even more rowdy raves and sweaty gigs taking place over the coming weeks and months. For festivals, lifestyle events and more, head on over to our Things To Do page or be inspired by the event selections on our Inspire Me page.

 

 

  

 

 

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