Family Day Party

A free, drop-in family celebration for Bristol Old Vic’s 260th birthday featuring crafts, live music, an activity trail, a sensory space and a bookable family-friendly performance.

Date: 27 May 2026

Time: 10.30am – 2.30pm (free drop-in event)

A day of free family activities celebrating Bristol Old Vic’s 260th birthday. The programme includes crafts, live music, an activity trail, a sensory space and a new family-friendly performance (seats must be booked separately).

What to expect:

• Live band: Mini Attack
• Crafts: decorate birthday crowns and bunting (drop-in)
• Activity trail: a building-wide hunt designed with ages 5–10 in mind
• Sensory space: a calm room in the Equiano Studio
• Live performance: a time-travelling adventure designed with ages 2–8 in mind (booking required for seats)

• Venue: Bristol Old Vic
• Tickets: Free
• Age guidance: all ages welcome; activities designed for families with children aged 2–10