Bridport Arts Centre

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Bridport Arts Centre is a multi-arts venue presenting a year-round programme of visual arts, theatre, dance, comedy, music, spoken word and films and screenings. Located in the heart of Bridport we serve audiences across Dorset and the South West. We are also home to the new cafe F.east. F.east is open 10am - 3pm | Wednesday - Saturday. Please visit their Facebook or Instagram pages for more details.

Coming to Bridport Arts Centre next week… 👀🎬On Tuesday, step back in time with The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin, scr...
06/09/2026

Coming to Bridport Arts Centre next week… 👀🎬

On Tuesday, step back in time with The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin, screening Series 1, Episodes 1-3 from 7:30pm.

On Thursday, poet Luke Wright brings his show 'Later Life Letter' to the stage from 8:00pm.

On Friday, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra deliver a Wind Octet performance from 7:30pm, showcasing the beauty and virtuosity of wind instruments.

And on Saturday, we're screening the classic Jaws (12A) from 5:00pm, so get ready to feel like you need a bigger boat.

Tickets in bio.

05/09/2026

Is plastic friend or foe? 🩰

This vibrant dance theatre show for children 7+ and their families explores our complex relationship with plastics, from fantastic possibilities to drastic consequences for the environment.

Produced by Akademi and choreographed by Subathra Subramaniam, it draws on Bharatanatyam and South Asian dance, blending movement, gesture and audience interaction into a fun, thought-provoking show for our time.

Bridport Arts Centre | 🗓️ Fri 30 Oct 11:00am

This September, experience the very best of BAC: world-class classical music from Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and Con...
05/09/2026

This September, experience the very best of BAC: world-class classical music from Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and Concerts in the West, acclaimed spoken word from Luke Wright, a one-woman show from Melanie Branton, an evening of live jazz celebrating Miles Davis, and rising bands at our second Leonian Dream-curated evening – all alongside Spielberg’s Jaws on the big screen.

Eight hand-picked events, each offering a brilliant reason to come together.

See our full event listings by visiting our What's On page
https://www.bridport-arts.com/whats-on/

Rounding out the lineup on 26th September are RatTrap. 🎸The Plymouth indie rock band bring driving riffs and high energy...
04/09/2026

Rounding out the lineup on 26th September are RatTrap. 🎸

The Plymouth indie rock band bring driving riffs and high energy live shows, having played venues across the Southwest including The Junction in Plymouth, The Cavern in Exeter and The Apple & Parrot in Torquay. Both guitarists are Bridport locals, so expect them to bring the house down on home turf.

A set not to be missed.

Bridport Arts Centre | 🗓️ Sat 26 Sep 7:45pm

Joining Leonian Dream on 26th September are COSM. 🎸The Falmouth four-piece bring loud guitars, heavy hitting drums and i...
04/09/2026

Joining Leonian Dream on 26th September are COSM. 🎸

The Falmouth four-piece bring loud guitars, heavy hitting drums and infectious vocal harmonies, fresh off a slot at Boardmasters. Musomuso described their sound as feeling "less like a collection of songs and more like a weather system rolling in," a perfect summary of the energy they bring live.

Don't miss this rising talent from the Southwest scene.

Bridport Arts Centre | 🗓️ Sat 26 Sep 7:45pm

Leonian Dream are back headlining Bridport Arts Centre! 🎸Leonian Dream blend dreamy indie rock soundscapes with powerful...
04/09/2026

Leonian Dream are back headlining Bridport Arts Centre! 🎸

Leonian Dream blend dreamy indie rock soundscapes with powerful vocals, intricate guitar riffs and catchy hooks. They are back for the second gig of their residency, bringing with them some of the South-West’s best emerging talent.

Their 2025 self-titled debut EP has been championed by BBC Introducing, Radio X, Amazing Radio and Future Hits, with comparisons to Wolf Alice, Wet Leg and Annie Hamilton.

Expect an evening of infectious energy from one of the Southwest's brightest new bands.

Bridport Arts Centre | 🗓️ Sat 26 Sep 7:45pm

04/09/2026

“Quite brilliant - Melanie Branton's ability to conjure light from the darkness, comedy among the tragedy, and a magical absurdity out of the everyday." - Brian Bilston, the Poet Laureate of Twitter

The Full English
Thur 24 Sept | 7:30PM
🎟️ https://www.bridport-arts.com/event/the-full-english/

Come and celebrate the music of Miles Davis! 🎺Sam Massey, praised by the Guardian as a "fine trumpet player," leads an e...
04/09/2026

Come and celebrate the music of Miles Davis! 🎺

Sam Massey, praised by the Guardian as a "fine trumpet player," leads an evening of Davis classics, from All Blues to Stella by Starlight. Joined by Philip Clouts on piano and John Donnelly on double bass, Sam also switches to flugelhorn for a warmer, mellower touch on select tunes.

A must for jazz lovers and anyone curious about one of music's most iconic figures.

Bridport Arts Centre | 🗓️ Fri 18 Sep 8:00pm

The f.east at the arts centre Supper Clubs are back!After such a lovely response to our first Come Together Supper Club,...
03/09/2026

The f.east at the arts centre Supper Clubs are back!

After such a lovely response to our first Come Together Supper Club, we’re very happy to say there are two more dates for the diary:

Thursday 15th October, 6pm
Thursday 29th October, 6pm

Expect another special evening at F.east, with fresh, local and seasonal food, good company and all in support of Bridport Arts Centre’s Come Together campaign.

🎟️Book Your Seat - https://www.bridport-arts.com/whats-on/?ca=come-together&da=&end=

The first one was popular, so you might want to be ready...

Raucous laughter and tear-stained cheeks.Luke Wright explores adoption, identity and what it means to be someone’s child...
03/09/2026

Raucous laughter and tear-stained cheeks.

Luke Wright explores adoption, identity and what it means to be someone’s child through an unforgettable mix of poetry, stand-up, wit and warmth.

“A streetwise panache and a sardonic comic verve to rival Stewart Lee.” - ★★★★★ Telegraph

Thur 10 Sept | 8pm
🎟️ https://www.bridport-arts.com/event/later-life-letter-luke-wright/

Address

9 South Street
Bridport
DT63NR

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441308424204

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