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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 Siren Bristol: RUN All Day 2025 to your Itinerary

    Siren Bristol: RUN All Day 2025

    Address

    Harbourside Amphitheatre, Canons Way, BRISTOL, BS1 5LL

    BRISTOL

    Watch Fabio & Grooverider & The Outlook Orchestra with support on the harbourside on Thursday 27 July.

  2. Add Queer Vision Film Festival to your Itinerary

    Queer Vision Film Festival

    Address

    Watershed, Canons Road, Bristol, BS1 5TX

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 117 927 5100

    Bristol

    From powerful short films to compelling feature-length stories, this year’s lineup celebrates diverse voices and bold storytelling.

  3. 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!

  4. 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 are pleased to offer open water swimming in the Floating Harbour this winter.

  5. Add St Pauls Carnival to your Itinerary

    St Pauls Carnival

    Address

    St Pauls, Bristol, BS2 8UH

    Telephone

    +44 (0)117 942 5017

    Bristol

    Bristol’s annual celebration of African and Caribbean culture, St Pauls Carnival, returns in July 2025.

  6. Add Bristol Transatlantic Slavery Walk to your Itinerary

    Bristol Transatlantic Slavery Walk

    Address

    Meeting point for the start of the walk is outside the North Porch of Bristol Cathedral, College Green, Bristol, BS1 5TJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)117 968 4638

    Bristol

    The walk on the slave trade and its impact on Bristol will take in the historic harbour of Bristol including the Floating Harbour, the City Centre, Pero’s Bridge, Queen Square and King Street.

  7. Add Sahara Longe at Arnolfini to your Itinerary

    Sahara Longe at Arnolfini

    Address

    Arnolfini, 16 Narrow Quay, Bristol, BS1 4QA

    Telephone

    +44 (0)117 917 2300

    Bristol

    British artist Sahara Longe’s first institutional exhibition will open at Arnolfini in Summer 2025 with a new body of work unique to Arnolfini, continuing her exploration of semi-abstract figures as they move between private and public spaces.

  8. Add T20 Vitality Blast - Gloucestershire Men v Middlesex at Seat Unique Stadium to your Itinerary

    T20 Vitality Blast - Gloucestershire Men v Middlesex at Seat Unique Stadium

    Address

    Seat Unique Stadium, Nevil Road, Bristol, BS7 9EJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 117 910 8000

    Bristol

    Join Gloucestershire County Cricket Club for cricket's most explosive format with T20 action this coming July!

  9. Add Summer Sessions at M Shed to your Itinerary

    Summer Sessions at M Shed

    Address

    Princess Wharf, Wapping Road, Bristol, BS1 4RN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 117 352 6600

    Wapping Road, Bristol

    Join M Shed this summer for the ultimate rooftop day party at M Shed and the best views of Bristol Harbour Festival!

  10. Add T20 Vitality Blast - Gloucestershire Men v Surrey at Seat Unique Stadium to your Itinerary

    T20 Vitality Blast - Gloucestershire Men v Surrey at Seat Unique Stadium

    Address

    Seat Unique Stadium, Nevil Road, Bristol, BS7 9EJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 117 910 8000

    Bristol

    Vitality Blast returns to the Seat Unique Stadium on Wednesday 9 July as Surrey travel to Bristol.

  11. Add Bristol Christmas Market to your Itinerary

    Bristol Christmas Market

    Address

    Broadmead, Bristol, BS1 1UX

    Bristol

    It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Come and celebrate the festive season at Bristol Christmas Market, where you’ll find an array of traders selling seasonal delights, crafts and unique items, which are perfect for those hunting for that…

  12. Add Bottomless Brunch at Pieminister Broad Quay to your Itinerary

    Bottomless Brunch at Pieminister Broad Quay

    Address

    7 Broad Quay, Bristol, BS1 4DA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 117 325 7616

    Bristol

    Bottomless Brunch at Pieminister is back.

  13. 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.

  14. Add Dana Awartani at Arnolfini to your Itinerary

    Dana Awartani at Arnolfini

    Address

    Arnolfini, 11 Narrow Quay, Bristol, BS1 4QA

    Bristol

    For Summer 2025 Dana Awartani will be exhibiting in her first European solo exhibition at Arnolfini, following the inclusion of her poignant and much celebrated installation Come, let me heal your wounds. Let me mend your broken bones commissioned…

  15. 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.

  16. Add Masked and Socially Distanced Screenings at Watershed to your Itinerary

    Masked and Socially Distanced Screenings at Watershed

    Address

    1 Canons Road, BRISTOL, Avon, BS1 5TX

    Telephone

    +44 (0)117 927 5100

    BRISTOL

    Watershed want to ensure that their most vulnerable audiences have the extra reassurance they need when attending one of their regular Masked and Socially Distanced Screenings and Undershed Visits.

  17. Add Bands at Beeses with Bristol Ferry to your Itinerary

    Bands at Beeses with Bristol Ferry

    Address

    Welsh Back Ferry Landing, Bristol, BS1 4RR

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 1179273416

    Bristol

    Arrive to Beeses in style with Bristol Ferry

  18. Add Thirsty Thursday Floating Bar with Bristol Ferry to your Itinerary

    Thirsty Thursday Floating Bar with Bristol Ferry

    Address

    Bristol City Centre Landing, Bristol, BS1 5TX

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 1179273416

    Bristol

    Join Bristol Ferry for a Thursday evening cruise, providing a refreshing selection of drinks and excellent views of the sun-soaked harbour.

  19. Add The Lost Cabaret at The Wardrobe Theatre to your Itinerary

    The Lost Cabaret at The Wardrobe Theatre

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 117 902 0344

    Bristol

    Bristol's clown collaboration The Lost Cabaret comes with big ideas, big experiments and big laughs to The Wardrobe Theatre every few months to take risks, embrace the ridiculous, and connect with an audience.

  20. Add Bristol Harbour Festival to your Itinerary

    Bristol Harbour Festival

    Address

    Various locations, Bristol, BS1 5TX

    Telephone

    +44 (0)117 927 6614

    Bristol

    This annual free dance, music and arts extravaganza features family activities, music, circus, food markets and visiting vessels.

    From Underfall Yard on the western edge of the Floating Harbour all the way to the Cascade Steps, Thekla and Queen…

  21. 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

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