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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 The Illuminated Cave with Wallace & Gromit and Friends at Cheddar Gorge and Caves to your Itinerary

    The Illuminated Cave with Wallace & Gromit and Friends at Cheddar Gorge and Caves

    Address

    Cheddar Gorge and Caves, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3QF

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 1934742343

    Cheddar

    Families are invited to step into 50 years of Aardman magic, mischief and marvellous clay with an illuminated trail in Gough’s Cave.

  2. 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.

  3. 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…

  4. 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.

  5. 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…

  6. Add Kiota at The Wardrobe Theatre to your Itinerary

    Kiota at The Wardrobe Theatre

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 117 902 0344

    Bristol

    Join KIOTA, showcasing Black and People of Colour (BPOC) creatives from various artistic disciplines.

  7. 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…

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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. 

  11. Add Phillip Lai Solo exhibition at Spike Island to your Itinerary

    Phillip Lai Solo exhibition at Spike Island

    Address

    Spike Island, 133 Cumberland Road, Bristol, BS1 6UX

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 117 929 2266

    Bristol

    Empty Alcove / Rotting Figure is a new commission and solo exhibition by artist Dan Guthrie. Guthrie’s practice explores representations and mis-representations of Black Britishness, with a particular interest in examining how these manifest in…

  12. Add Bristol Comedy Garden to your Itinerary

    Bristol Comedy Garden

    Address

    Queen Square, Bristol, BS1 4QS

    Bristol

    There's an all-new al fresco twist for the South West's favourite comedy extravaganza!

    Heralding the return of live comedy, supersonic stars such as Simon Amstell, Sara Pascoe, Dara O'Briain, Nish Kumar, Bridget Christie, Tom Allen and Josh…

  13. 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

  14. 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.

  15. Add Feast On to your Itinerary

    Feast On

    Address

    Clifton Downs, Stoke Road, Bristol, BS9 1FG

    Bristol

    Experience the best of Bristol as top restaurants and traders showcase their signature dishes. From hearty classics to daring new flavours, there's a taste for every palate.

  16. Add BOP Photobook Festival to your Itinerary

    BOP Photobook Festival

    Address

    Martin Parr Foundation, 316 Paintworks, Bristol, BS4 3AR

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1173293270

    Bristol

    Expect a lineup of photobook publishers, artist talks, exhibitions, book signings, events, street food, coffee and local beer.

  17. Add A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Bristol Old Vic to your Itinerary

    A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Bristol Old Vic

    Address

    King Street, Bristol, BS1 4ED

    Bristol

    In the depths of winter, discover the magic of A Midsummer Night's Dream as you've never seen it before.

  18. Add Meet Fred at Bristol Old Vic to your Itinerary

    Meet Fred at Bristol Old Vic

    Address

    King Street, Bristol, BS1 4ED

    Bristol

    This darkly hilarious, critically acclaimed production follows Fred, a cloth puppet just trying to live an ordinary life — get a job, find love, be part of society.

  19. Add The Plough and The Stars at Bristol Old Vic to your Itinerary

    The Plough and The Stars at Bristol Old Vic

    Address

    Bristol Old Vic, Bristol, BS1 4ED

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1179 877 877

    Bristol

    This re-interpretation of Seán O’Casey’s masterpiece (one part of his renowned ‘Dublin Trilogy’) explores the 1916 Easter Rising in Ireland through a modern lens.

  20. Add Bristol Rare Plants and Orchid Fair at St Phillip and St Jacob Church to your Itinerary

    Bristol Rare Plants and Orchid Fair at St Phillip and St Jacob Church

    Address

    Tower Hill, Bristol, BS2 0ET

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7792365226

    Bristol

    Bristol Rare Plants & Orchid Fair returns on Saturday 18 April 2026

  21. Add DYKE Systems Ltd. at Bristol Old Vic to your Itinerary

    DYKE Systems Ltd. at Bristol Old Vic

    Address

    King Street, Bristol, BS1 4ED

    Bristol

    Step into the glittery, unhinged world of multi-level marketing mayhem with Fag Packet, Kheski Kobler and Holly Wilson-Guy, the award-winning cabaret and theatre double act. 

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