

The Great Bristol Old Vic Treasure Hunt
Throughout May 2026 1 – 31 MayAcross the city, Bristol Old Vic is launching a birthday treasure hunt with a very special prize.
260 commemorative wooden coins marking the theatre’s anniversary will be hidden at local landmarks, community hubs, cultural venues and places with deep Bristol Old Vic connections.
Find one, and it’s yours to keep - a unique memento of the theatre’s 260th year.
Show your coin at Bristol Old Vic’s bar before the end of June and you can also claim a free birthday ice cream!
Keep an eye on our Facebook and Instagram for clues to the secret coin locations...
- Venue
- City-wide
- Tickets
- Free to take part!


