FORWARDS is a new inner city music festival drawing the biggest names in international music to Bristol Downs every September. The festival aims to present high quality, diverse and heritage music acts alongside emerging artists from Bristol & beyond.
Now Europe’s biggest hot air balloon festival, the Bristol Balloon Fiesta has grown to become one of Bristol’s most iconic events. With all-day entertainment, local traders and, of course, mass balloon ascents, this is a quintessential part to any Bristolian summer.
The South-West’s best tasting festival will be returning to Chew Valley this August. With a stellar line-up of both music and food, this is the place to be.
A celebration of all things Bristol, the Harbour Festival will bring a packed programme of music, dance and family activities to the city’s harbourside when it returns later this July.
Bristol’s annual celebration of African and Caribbean culture, St Pauls Carnival, returns this summer to the city’s streets. The day will be a fusion of Carnival culture and heritage, complete with a procession, sound systems, costumes, food, musicians, dancers and more.
Bringing a stellar line-up of internationally renowned musical talent, Bristol Sounds makes its return to Bristol’s harbourside this Summer. Offering a 5 day programme of shows, this is the place to be for good music and good vibes this June.
Love Saves the Day returns to Bristol’s Ashton Court on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th May 2023. Boasting an eclectic programme perfect for the ultimate bank holiday weekend celebrating electronic and alternative culture.
Step into a parallel world and discover incredible music, performance & theatre as the lost guilds of Meridia honour the awakening of Spring, the season of new beginnings.
Bristol INdie weekend is back! From the 18th-20th of November, independent retailers all over Bristol will be offering exclusive treats and offers in-store and online for one weekend only. Whether you want to get some festive shopping done or just pick up some items you’ve been eyeing up for a while - INdie Weekend is the perfect time to get shopping.
The only way to welcome in October - Oktoberfest at Lakota Gardens. Expect plenty of german beer, tasty bratwurst, live Oompah band, DJs and dancefloor and all things Bavarian and fun as Lakota transform their gardens into an authentic Bavarian dreamland...prost!
Looking for disco in Bristol? We’ve got just the thing! Bristol Disco Festival returns for a full day & night festival at Lakota featuring Michael Gray, Colleen Cosmo Murphy, Cody Currie & more.
This summer, Shall Not Fade celebrate their 7th birthday by bringing you their first multi genre outdoor day-event with a diverse line-up focussing around the label’s extensive family of artists.
TeamLove and AEG Presents bring you FORWARDS; a new inner city music festival drawing the biggest names in international music to Bristol Downs this September. The 2-day festival will harness the power of live events to bring people together for incredible music moments and positive change; through social initiatives and a space for discussion and debate.
After the success of their inaugural weekend, Propyard are back to celebrate all things craft beer. They'll be joining up with breweries and brewers to pour plenty of beers for your enjoyment. As always, there’ll be amazing DJs, street food and other drinks on offer.
The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta attracts over 100 Hot Air Balloons and 500,000 visitors over the four days of the event. The Fiesta has become as much of an icon for Bristol as Brunel, Wallace and Gromit or Concorde. The fiesta features twice daily mass ascents featuring hundreds of balloons taking off from a ballooning arena at the centre of the event site.
Coined the' best-tasting music festival in the South West', Valley Fest is perfect for first-time festival goers as well as families of all ages. Expect UK headline acts, rising starts and some incredible grub!
Cinema Rediscovered returns for its sixth edition in and around Bristol UNESCO City of Film from Wed 20 – Sun 24 July 2022 celebrating the return of the big screen experience with a line-up of movie magic, from brand new restorations and rediscoveries to film curiosities.
Tempted by a day in the sun celebrating the region's two favourite things: cider and cheese? Head over to Bristol's Cider Box and enjoy the best of both. Raise a glass (and fork!) to fine indie producers in this cider and cheese festival, full of talks, tastings, music and mischief - all day long. Tickets include a welcome cider, some artisan cheese and all the day's awesome activities.
Pride Day on The Downs is an outdoor multi-stage festival with music, performances, community and family areas. Plus… bars, food, markets and lots more.
A day of the best vegan food Bristol has to offer and of course a full line up of vegan beer, hosted by Left Handed Giant.
Following a two-year hiatus, Bristol Sounds has announced its emotional return to the city’s much-loved harbourside. Organisers have revealed a spectacular first wave line-up, with headliners Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, The War on Drugs, Elbow, Paolo Nutini, Jungle and First Aid Kit all confirmed.
That’s right! St Paul's. Carnival will be back in 2022 with a host of events celebrating the best of Carnival. Whilst they’re taking steps towards a return to a full Carnival event in 2023, the 2022 summer activities and community events will offer the local and wider Bristol community the opportunity to come together once again in the heart of St Pauls, in a celebration of culture and diversity.
Celebrating all things craft beer, the Craft Beer Festival returns to the harbourside this summer. Bringing banging beers from Bristol and beyond, culinary talent from Bristol's finest independent kitchens and a curated line-up of headliner DJ acts, what better way to spend your weekend?
Upfest is back and better than ever - this year they are taking over Bedminster's Greville Smyth Park for a weekend of live painting, music, food as well as craft and clothing stalls. With festival hubs at Tobacco Factory and Ashton Gate Stadium, this isn't one to miss!
Rock Salt owners Ed and Ben are no strangers to making a negroni but this year they are poised to take their love of the classic recipe to a whole new level. The duo have set themselves a challenge to create the world’s largest negroni, one of Bristol’s most loved cocktails. Join them at the Cotham Hill Street party to see if they can pull it off!
13 hours in the Propyard air hanger headlined by Peach’s infectious hi-NRG energy set at the hypnotic convergence of house, techno disco and electro. Plus Bambounou’s always electrifying: mutant percussive techno with a fierce experimental edge. This isn’t one to miss!
