Bristol Urban Wassail @ Exchange

Prepare yourself for a night of cider-fuelled, nearly-traditional music and performance on Friday 16th January as the Bristol Urban Wassail returns to Exchange on Old Market.

Live music comes from cult Scrumpy & Western band Skimmity Hitchers with support from The Shinkickers (featuring members of legendary Bristol cider-punk outfit The Surfin’ Turnips) and one-man agricultural hip-hop supremo Corky.

The night will also feature the traditional “Old Market Wassail” play, written and performed by members of the audience in true DIY spirit. Expect to encounter home-made costumes, questionable accents and the gaffa taping of toast to Apple Tree Man.

Tickets are £13 + b/f from hdfst.uk/e137808

Real cider will be available on the bar, to help proceedings flow merrily along.

The Wassail is an ancient rural tradition of blessing orchards for a successful incoming harvest, and many such events happen around the time of Twelfth Night across the West Country. This specifically Bristol event, however, has a distinctly urban twist with an emphasis on participation and fun.

Entry requirements: 14+, any under 18s accompanied by 21+ adult 1:1 ratio