Bristol Walk Fest
A month-long celebration of walking that invites everyone to explore Bristol's diverse landscapes on foot.
Bristol has a fantastic range of festivals and large public events throughout the year.
From the iconic Balloon Fiesta’s mass ascents to legendary Harbourside celebrations, the city’s calendar is relentlessly packed. Whether you’re a lifelong local or a first-time visitor, Bristol’s creative pulse makes every event an unmissable experience.
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A month-long celebration of walking that invites everyone to explore Bristol's diverse landscapes on foot.
Upfest, Europe's largest live street art and graffiti festival, returns to transform the streets of South Bristol for 2026.
Bristol’s ultimate electronic and dance music festival takes over the beautiful Ashton Court Estate for a bank holiday blowout.
A premier event for beer enthusiasts held at the iconic Harbourside Amphitheatre under the summer sun.
The UK's largest free celebration of the natural world returns to celebrate wildlife and climate action.
A series of spectacular open-air concerts held at the Lloyd’s Amphitheatre on Bristol’s historic waterfront.
Bristol Pride is one of the United Kingdom’s most vibrant annual LGBTQ+ festivals, celebrating equality, diversity and community in Bristol, England. Organised…
One of the UK’s most iconic celebrations of African-Caribbean culture returning to the vibrant streets of St Pauls.
A massive three-day celebration of Bristol's maritime heritage and creative energy centered around the Floating Harbour.
The city’s most famous annual event featuring hundreds of hot air balloons of all shapes and sizes.
The Bristol Light Festival is one of the city's newest but most beloved traditions, designed to chase away the winter blues with a massive, city-wide gallery…