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What's on in Bristol

  1. We the Curious
    Welcome to the city of bridges, balloons, boats, bikes, Brunel and Banksy. Regarded as the capital of the South West of England, lively yet laid-back Bristol is creative, cultural and vibrant with a rich maritime heritage. Whether you’re looking for a great day out for all the family, a romantic break or a little adventure, you’ll find it in Bristol.
  2. Festivals & Events
    Explore a range of festivals and events taking place throughout the year along the Great West Way.

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  1. Add ‘Wear your story’ (upcycling with Adire) at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery to your Itinerary

    ‘Wear your story’ (upcycling with Adire) at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery

    Address

    Queens Road, Clifton, Wapping Rd, Bristol, BS8 1RL

    Wapping Rd, Bristol

    Celebrate Black History Month through the colour, creativity and rich textile traditions of the Yoruba people of Nigeria.

  2. Add Open Studios at Spike Island to your Itinerary

    Open Studios at Spike Island

    Address

    Cumberland Road, Bristol, BS1 6UX

    Telephone

    +44 (0)117 929 2266

    Bristol

    Explore behind-the-scenes of the former Brooke Bond tea-packing factory, home to over 70 artists' studios.

  3. Add Bristol Harbour Swimming to your Itinerary

    Bristol Harbour Swimming

    Address

    All Aboard Watersports, Baltic Wharf, Cumberland Road, Bristol, BS1 6XG

    Telephone

    +44(0)117 929 08 01

    Bristol

    All Aboard Watersports runs supervised open water swimming sessions in Bristol's Floating Harbour at Baltic Wharf.

  4. Add Harbour Trips on The Matthew to your Itinerary

    Harbour Trips on The Matthew

    Address

    The Matthew of Bristol, Princes Wharf, Bristol, BS1 4RN

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1179276868

    Bristol

    Enjoy a cruise around Floating Harbour on board The Matthew and experience our beautiful city from the water on this 45–50-minute round trip.

  5. Add Bristol Light Festival to your Itinerary

    Bristol Light Festival

    Address

    Various locations throughout Bristol

    Bristol Light Festival is set to return to Bristol for 10 days of dazzling light-based artworks to brighten up the darkest nights of winter from 18 - 27 February 2027.

  6. Add Aftermirth: Daytime Comedy Club for New Parents at The Wardrobe Theatre to your Itinerary

    Aftermirth: Daytime Comedy Club for New Parents at The Wardrobe Theatre

    Address

    The Wardrobe Theatre, 25 West Street, Bristol, BS2 0DF

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 117 902 0344

    Bristol

    Bristol's adult comedy club that you can bring your baby to!

  7. Add Bristol Christmas Market to your Itinerary

    Bristol Christmas Market

    Address

    Broadmead, Bristol, BS1 1UX

    Bristol

    Bristol Christmas Market returns from 6 November until 23 December with 40+ stalls, family entertainment, bar areas and more.

  8. Add Historical Walk: 1831 Riots to your Itinerary

    Historical Walk: 1831 Riots

    Address

    Princes Wharf, Bristol, BS1 4RN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 117 352 6600

    Bristol

    Explore the sites and learn about the causes and consequences of the citywide riots of 1831.

  9. Add Afternoon Tea at The Board Walk to your Itinerary

    Afternoon Tea at The Board Walk

    Address

    Bristol Dockyards, Gas Ferry Rd, Bristol, BS1 6TY

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 117374454

    Bristol

    Experience a beautifully curated afternoon tea at The Board Walk, perfectly situated on Bristol’s iconic harbourside beside the world‑famous SS Great Britain.

  10. Add Bristol Pride to your Itinerary

    Bristol Pride

    Address

    Various Locations, Bristol, BS9 1FG

    Bristol

    Bristol Pride is a unique and important event that celebrates the LGBT+ community, offering the chance to connect people.

  11. Add Up Down Big Man at Bristol Old Vic to your Itinerary

    Up Down Big Man at Bristol Old Vic

    Address

    Bristol Old Vic, Bristol, BS1 4ED

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 1179877877

    Bristol

    This standalone production is the third in a trilogy of plays inspired by the life story of the gifted and charismatic performer Nathan Bessell.

  12. Add Midnight Mass at Bristol Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Midnight Mass at Bristol Cathedral

    Address

    Bristol Cathedral, College Green, Bristol, BS1 5TJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 1179264879

    Bristol

    Welcome in the light of Christmas and remember the birth of Jesus Christ into the world with this special Midnight Mass at Bristol Cathedral.

  13. Add Festal Eucharist for Christmas Day at Bristol Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Festal Eucharist for Christmas Day at Bristol Cathedral

    Address

    Bristol Cathedral, College Green, Bristol, BS1 5TJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 1179264879

    Bristol

    A joyful family-friendly service for Christmas morning with stunning choral music and a festive sermon.

  14. Add Bristol Craft Beer Festival to your Itinerary

    Bristol Craft Beer Festival

    Address

    Bristol Harbourside, Bristol, BS1 5LL

    Telephone

    +44 (0)207 099 4132

    Bristol

    A celebration of brewing culture in Bristol and beyond, the Bristol Craft Beer Festival will feature a huge variety of the world’s finest beers from local breweries, alongside national and international big hitters. Plus local food outlets and live…

  15. Add Foodies Festival at Royal Victoria Park to your Itinerary

    Foodies Festival at Royal Victoria Park

    Address

    Royal Victoria Park, Marlborough Lane, Bath, BA1 2NQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)131 220 3276

    Bath

    Head to Bath Foodies Festival 2027 for a celebration of top chefs, tasty food, delicious drinks and live music.

  16. Add Chicago The Musical at The Bristol Hippodrome to your Itinerary

    Chicago The Musical at The Bristol Hippodrome

    Address

    St Augustine's Parade, Bristol, BS1 4UZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)117 302 3310

    Bristol

    Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920s, CHICAGO is the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who murders her on-the-side lover after he threatens to walk out on her.

  17. Add Christmas Day Holy Communion at The Lord Mayor's Chapel to your Itinerary

    Christmas Day Holy Communion at The Lord Mayor's Chapel

    Address

    College Green, Bristol, BS1 5TB

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1179264879

    Bristol

    Celebrate Christmas Day at the Lord Mayor's Chapel with a festive Holy Communion service.

  18. Add In the Dark to your Itinerary

    In the Dark

    Address

    Bristol Cathedral, College Green, West End, Bristol, Bristol, BS1 5TJ

    West End, Bristol

    HUSH · uk tour

    Step into complete darkness and experience a world where sound takes over and the audience becomes the stage.

    The experience that started it all heads off on it’s first UK tour. HUSH invites you to slow down, switch off the…

  19. Add Halloween at Cheddar Gorge & Caves to your Itinerary

    Halloween at Cheddar Gorge & Caves

    Address

    Gough's Cave, Cheddar Gorge, Cheddar, BS27 3QF

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1934 742343

    Cheddar

    Return of the Ghoulish Goat!

    Cheddar Gorge & Caves is inviting families to step into a world of spooky fun this October half-term, as it launches a haunting line-up of Halloween activities running from 24th October to 2nd November 2025.

    All events…

  20. Add Record Fair at Bristol Beacon to your Itinerary

    Record Fair at Bristol Beacon

    Address

    Bristol Beacon, Trenchard Street, Bristol, BS1 5AR

    Bristol

    The biggest record fair in the South West returns to Bristol in 2023

  21. Add Hallo-Wheelie Bin Season at Wake The Tiger to your Itinerary

    Hallo-Wheelie Bin Season at Wake The Tiger

    Address

    127 Albert Road, St. Philips Marsh, Bristol, BS2 0YA

    St. Philips Marsh, Bristol

    Step into Wake The Tiger’s Dream Factory for Hallo-wheelie Bin Season, a spooky, silly and seriously strange Halloween experience for the whole family.

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