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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 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Add The Everyworld Season at Watershed to your Itinerary

    The Everyworld Season at Watershed

    Address

    Watershed, 1 Canon's Rd, Bristol, BS1 5TX

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 117 927 5100

    Bristol

    This year's Inspired Takeover is an action-packed one-day event with screenings, talks and previews to celebrate Homegrown Filmmakers of Colour from across the country.

  5. 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!

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  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 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. 

  16. 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.

  17. 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…

  18. 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…

  19. Add Bristol Walk Fest to your Itinerary

    Bristol Walk Fest

    Address

    Various locations, Bristol

    Bristol

    Bristol’s month-long walking festival, now in its eleventh successful year, offers a choice of many ways to explore the city and it surrounds on foot.

    Choices include heritage tours, nature walks, explorations of street art and statues, wild food…

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

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