Monday: David Brent, Colston Hall
This show by Slough’s chilled out entertainer sold out within minutes. Prepare for some free love on the freelove freeway.
www.colstonhall.org/shows/david-brent-foregone-conclusion-live/

Monday: Pieminister 10th birthday giveaway, Millennium Square
To celebrate their birthday, Pieminister will hand out free pies from their ice cream van from midday until they run out.
www.pieministerpies.wordpress.com

Tuesday: Sheelanagig and friends, Tobacco Factory Theatre
For their sixth annual Christmas show, Sheelanagig are joined by, among others, Abi Swift, Ewan McLennan and Kidnap Alice.
www.tobaccofactorytheatres.com/shows/detail/sheelanagig_and_friends3/

Tuesday: Oedipuss in Boots, Canteen
The Wardrobe Theatre’s Christmas hit of last year returns to Bristol for one night only as part of a national tour.
www.canteenbristol.co.uk/music/wardrobe-theatre-presentsoedipuss-in-boots/

Tuesday-January 5: Gerry Cottle’s Turbo Circus, Creative Common
The final show of Creative Common is a debut outing for 50 different acts performed in just 100 minutes.
www.creativecommon.co.uk/event/gerry-cottles-turbo-circus/

Wednesday: Kim Wilde, Bristol Academy
Kim Wilde returns for her first solo UK dates since 1986, coinciding with the release of her debut Christmas album.
www.o2academybristol.co.uk/event/54148/kim-wilde-s-christmas-party-tickets/Details

Thursday: Christmas Dinner for Punks, Source
BrewDog team up with Source for an evening of beer and food pairing with an emphasis on game and fish.
www.brewdog.com/event/christmas-dinner-for-punks

Friday: Carols by Candlelight, Bristol Cathedral
Sung by the Cathedral Choir with readings from The Night Before Christmas and compered by BBC Bristol’s Dave Harvey.
www.bristol-cathedral.co.uk/whats-on/carols-by-candelight

Friday: The Shortest Day, Cube
Encounters Short Film & Animation Festival present an evening of shorts as part of an international celebration of short film.
www.encounters-festival.org.uk/the-shortest-day.html

Saturday: Pump House pop-up, Spiegeltent
Classic French bistro surf and turf from head chef Toby Gritten and his team, with dozens of gins to wash down the food.
www.christmasspiegeltent.co.uk/whats-on/pump-house-pop-up/