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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 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!

  2. 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.

  3. 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 19 - 28 February 2026.

  4. Add Small Things, Big Voices at Royal West of England Academy (RWA) to your Itinerary

    Small Things, Big Voices at Royal West of England Academy (RWA)

    Address

    Royal West of England Academy (RWA), Queens Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1PX

    Telephone

    +44(0)117 9735129

    Clifton, Bristol

    Curator Pennie Elfick RWA invites her fellow Academician artists to explore their ideas within the physical constraints of four 24 x 24 cm panels and one 24 x 24 cm shelf.

  5. 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…

  6. Add Wine Festival at Avon Valley Railway to your Itinerary

    Wine Festival at Avon Valley Railway

    Address

    Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 117 932 5538

    Bitton, Bristol

    Join Avon Valley Railway for an evening of tasting delicious English wines.

  7. 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.

  8. Add Dance Out at Royal West of England Academy (RWA) to your Itinerary

    Dance Out at Royal West of England Academy (RWA)

    Address

    Royal West of England Academy (RWA), Queen's Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1PX

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 117 9735129

    Clifton, Bristol

    Dance Out is an exhibition of paintings, drawings and film that celebrates dance as an everyday human activity, both solitary and social.

  9. Add Berkeley Square Poetry Revue to your Itinerary

    Berkeley Square Poetry Revue

    Address

    17-18 Berkeley Square, Bristol, BS8 1HB

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1173226635

    Bristol

    With live music and poetry from some fantastic talent from the South West, each performer will provide 4 or 5 minutes of their latest work.

  10. Add Jonny Woo: Suburbia at Bristol Old Vic to your Itinerary

    Jonny Woo: Suburbia at Bristol Old Vic

    Address

    Bristol Old Vic, Bristol, BS1 4ED

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 1179877877

    Bristol

    Jonny Woo, London-based, visionary alt-drag and cabaret artist, brings his hit show Suburbia to Bristol Old Vic.

  11. Add PHILOSOPHY OF THE WORLD at Bristol Old Vic to your Itinerary

    PHILOSOPHY OF THE WORLD at Bristol Old Vic

    Address

    Bristol Old Vic, King Street, Bristol, BS1 4ED

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 1179877877

    Bristol

    Part tribute act, part feminist reclamation, part fever dream, PHILOSOPHY OF THE WORLD is about power, patriarchy, band t-shirts, daddy issues and three sisters, who didn’t want to be a band, but it was their destiny.

  12. Add Bristol Folk Festival to your Itinerary

    Bristol Folk Festival

    Address

    Various locations:, Clifton Cathedral, St George’s Bristol, Bristol Folk House and The Architect

    Bristol Folk Festival returns with a breath-taking line-up of UK and world artists for the May Bank Holiday weekend. 

  13. 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 2026 for a celebration of top chefs, tasty food, delicious drinks and live music.

  14. Add Bristol Rock and Roll Walking Tour to your Itinerary

    Bristol Rock and Roll Walking Tour

    Address

    Park Row, Bristol, BS1 5LH

    Telephone

    07766258407

    Bristol

    Fun guided walk around Bristol's legendary Music venues past and present with the Stories of the Famous Acts that played them! Advance bookings are required.

  15. 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

  16. Add Bristol International Balloon Fiesta to your Itinerary

    Bristol International Balloon Fiesta

    Address

    Ashton Court Estate, Long Ashton, Bristol, BS41 9JN

    Bristol

    Europe's biggest hot air balloon event

    The spectacular free event will once again feature over 100 hot air balloons taking off at dawn and dusk as well as the famous Night Glows, when the balloons light up the sky in time to a soundtrack provided…

  17. 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.

  18. Add Cats at The Bristol Hippodrome to your Itinerary

    Cats at The Bristol Hippodrome

    Address

    St Augustine's Parade, Bristol, BS1 4UZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)117 302 3310

    Bristol

    With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, this production of CATS will run at the Bristol Hippodrome 24 – 28 November 2026.

  19. Add Love Saves The Day to your Itinerary

    Love Saves The Day

    Address

    Ashton Court, Long Ashton, Bristol, BS41 9JN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 8448 718 819

    Bristol

    Bristol's biggest music festival returns to Ashton Court from 25 - 26 May 2024

  20. Add Women’s Craft Club at Arnolfini to your Itinerary

    Women’s Craft Club at Arnolfini

    Address

    Arnolfini, 16 Narrow Quay, Bristol, BS1 4QA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 117 917 2300

    Bristol

    Join this weekly women’s craft club in partnership with Bristol Refugee Festival. All women are welcome to come along, have a cup of tea and get crafty.

  21. 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.

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