Major events

Bristol is proud to host a packed programme of events with an exciting mix of music, literature, entertainment and outdoor fun. No matter what time of year you visit, you’ll be guaranteed to find an event that suits every taste and age group.

See below for details on forthcoming events. For a full catalogue of what’s on in Bristol, use the Search events tool on the right.

This Month

Norman Parkinson: An Eye for Fashion

Norman Parkinson: An Eye for Fashion

Openings

date

21st Jan 2012-15th Apr 2012

Showcasing the work of one of the great pioneers of fashion photography, Angela Williams.

The Bristol Wheel

The Bristol Wheel

Openings

Date

10th Feb 2012-8th May 2012

Enjoy a ride on the Bristol Wheel and see the spectacular panoramic views of the city

RBS 6 Nations Rugby 2012

RBS 6 Nations Rugby 2012

Openings

Date

12th Feb 2012-17th Mar 2012

RBS Six Nations Rugby at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff.

Blood Brothers

Blood Brothers

Openings

Date

20th Feb 2012-3rd Mar 2012

Blood Brothers tells the story of twin brothers seperated at birth, later to be re-united...

Next Month

Norman Parkinson: An Eye for Fashion

Norman Parkinson: An Eye for Fashion

Openings

date

21st Jan 2012-15th Apr 2012

Showcasing the work of one of the great pioneers of fashion photography, Angela Williams.

The Bristol Wheel

The Bristol Wheel

Openings

Date

10th Feb 2012-8th May 2012

Enjoy a ride on the Bristol Wheel and see the spectacular panoramic views of the city

RBS 6 Nations Rugby 2012

RBS 6 Nations Rugby 2012

Openings

Date

12th Feb 2012-17th Mar 2012

RBS Six Nations Rugby at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff.

Blood Brothers

Blood Brothers

Openings

Date

20th Feb 2012-3rd Mar 2012

Blood Brothers tells the story of twin brothers seperated at birth, later to be re-united...

Ten drawings by Leonardo da Vinci: a Diamond Jubilee celebration

Ten drawings by Leonardo da Vinci: a Diamond Jubilee celebration

Openings

date

30th Mar 2012-10th Jun 2012

Bristol Museum and Art Gallery will host a tour of ten of Leonardo da Vinci's finest...

April

Norman Parkinson: An Eye for Fashion

Norman Parkinson: An Eye for Fashion

Openings

date

21st Jan 2012-15th Apr 2012

Showcasing the work of one of the great pioneers of fashion photography, Angela Williams.

The Bristol Wheel

The Bristol Wheel

Openings

Date

10th Feb 2012-8th May 2012

Enjoy a ride on the Bristol Wheel and see the spectacular panoramic views of the city

Ten drawings by Leonardo da Vinci: a Diamond Jubilee celebration

Ten drawings by Leonardo da Vinci: a Diamond Jubilee celebration

Openings

date

30th Mar 2012-10th Jun 2012

Bristol Museum and Art Gallery will host a tour of ten of Leonardo da Vinci's finest...

May

The Bristol Wheel

The Bristol Wheel

Openings

Date

10th Feb 2012-8th May 2012

Enjoy a ride on the Bristol Wheel and see the spectacular panoramic views of the city

Ten drawings by Leonardo da Vinci: a Diamond Jubilee celebration

Ten drawings by Leonardo da Vinci: a Diamond Jubilee celebration

Openings

date

30th Mar 2012-10th Jun 2012

Bristol Museum and Art Gallery will host a tour of ten of Leonardo da Vinci's finest...

June

Ten drawings by Leonardo da Vinci: a Diamond Jubilee celebration

Ten drawings by Leonardo da Vinci: a Diamond Jubilee celebration

Openings

date

30th Mar 2012-10th Jun 2012

Bristol Museum and Art Gallery will host a tour of ten of Leonardo da Vinci's finest...

Bristol's Big Green Week

Bristol's Big Green Week

Openings

Date

9th Jun 2012-17th Jun 2012

Bristol's leading reputation as a green city will take centre stage this June when it...

Festival of Nature

Festival of Nature

Openings

Festival dates

16th Jun 2012-17th Jun 2012

The biggest event of its kind in the UK, this festival gives wildlife enthusiasts of all...

July

Pride Bristol 2012

Pride Bristol 2012

Openings

Pride Day

14th Jul 2012-14th Jul 2012

A celebration of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community