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
The Queen's Diamond Jubilee screenings in Bristol
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Celebrations throughout
30th Mar 2012-10th Jun 2012All the Jubilee events from the capital brought to you on the big screen in Millenium...
Leonardo da Vinci drawings Jubilee Exhibition
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30th Mar 2012-10th Jun 2012Bristol Museum and Art Gallery will host a tour of ten of Leonardo da Vinci's finest...
The Phantom Of The Opera
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22nd May 2012-30th Jun 2012The Phantom Of The Opera has won over 60 major theatre awards, including seven Tonys on...
Bristol Urban Sport Exhibition
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23rd May 2012-9th Sep 2012The exhibition will look at the range of sports that take place using the city’s...
Next Month
The Queen's Diamond Jubilee screenings in Bristol
Openings
Celebrations throughout
30th Mar 2012-10th Jun 2012All the Jubilee events from the capital brought to you on the big screen in Millenium...
Leonardo da Vinci drawings Jubilee Exhibition
Openings
date
30th Mar 2012-10th Jun 2012Bristol Museum and Art Gallery will host a tour of ten of Leonardo da Vinci's finest...
The Phantom Of The Opera
Openings
date
22nd May 2012-30th Jun 2012The Phantom Of The Opera has won over 60 major theatre awards, including seven Tonys on...
Bristol Urban Sport Exhibition
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23rd May 2012-9th Sep 2012The exhibition will look at the range of sports that take place using the city’s...
Bristol Biennial 2012: Storytelling
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1st Jun 2012-16th Jun 2012The inaugural Bristol Biennial is the coming together of the vibrant Bristol arts...
Upfest Bristol 2012
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2nd Jun 2012-4th Jun 2012Europe's largest live urban arts festival makes itself ready for the Queen's Diamond...
Bristol Jubilee Concert at the Mall at Cribbs Causeway
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2nd Jun 2012-2nd Jun 2012Celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee at The Mall at Cribbs Causeway with a spectacular...
Big Jubilee Party at the M Shed
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2nd Jun 2012-2nd Jun 2012Celebrate the Diamond Jubilee on M Shed's street party! Bring a picnic lunch and join the...
Love Saves The Day Festival
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One day festival
3rd Jun 2012-3rd Jun 2012Five stages, over 40 acts, fun, games, good times - a brand new one day festival right...
Diamond Jubilee Downs Day
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4th Jun 2012-4th Jun 2012Head towards The Downs on the 4th of June for a lovely day of family fun and many more...
Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Gala Concert: Classic Women
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6th Jun 2012-6th Jun 2012Go to Colston Hall on the 6th of June during the Jubilee to enjoy the delightful sounds...
Bristol's Big Green Week
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Festival
9th Jun 2012-17th Jun 2012Bristol's leading reputation as a green city will take centre stage this June when it...
Ladyboys of Bangkok
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15th Jun 2012-23rd Jun 2012The fabulous Lady Boys of Bangkok are back in spectacular style
Festival of Nature
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Festival dates
16th Jun 2012-17th Jun 2012Explore, enjoy and get close to the natural world at this free festival.
Plan B at Westonbirt
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23rd Jun 2012-23rd Jun 2012Plan B performs in the grounds of the fabulous Westonbirt Arboretum
Grillstock BBQ and Blues Festival
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30th Jun 2012-1st Jul 2012A jam packed weekend celebrating world championship BBQ cooking, fantastic foot stompin’...
WOMAD Festival at Bristol Zoo Gardens
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30th Jun 2012-30th Jun 2012Bristol Zoo Gardens teams up with the WOMAD festival for a unique concert this summer
July
Bristol Urban Sport Exhibition
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23rd May 2012-9th Sep 2012The exhibition will look at the range of sports that take place using the city’s...
Grillstock BBQ and Blues Festival
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30th Jun 2012-1st Jul 2012A jam packed weekend celebrating world championship BBQ cooking, fantastic foot stompin’...
Midnight Tango
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4th Jul 2012-7th Jul 2012Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace have dazzled television audiences for six series of the...
Foodies Festival
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Foodies Festival
13th Jul 2012-15th Jul 2012A three day celebration of fine food, drink and culinary talent
Pride Bristol 2012
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Pride Day
14th Jul 2012-14th Jul 2012Bristol Pride returns as we declare WE ARE: PROUD. With thousands expected to again...
Bristol Harbour Festival
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20th Jul 2012-22nd Jul 2012Bristol's liveliest and largest Harbourside event
The Wanted at Westonbirt Arboretum
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The Wanted
20th Jul 2012-20th Jul 2012The Wanted perform at Westonbirt Arboretum.
Alfie Boe at Westonbirt Arboretum
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Alfie Boe
21st Jul 2012-21st Jul 2012Classically trained tenor, Alfie Boe, performs at Westonbirt Arboretum.
Steps and Bjorn Again at Westonbirt Arboretum
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Steps at Westonbirt
22nd Jul 2012-22nd Jul 2012Pop phenomenon Steps have announced they will be bringing their reunion tour to...
August
Bristol Urban Sport Exhibition
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23rd May 2012-9th Sep 2012The exhibition will look at the range of sports that take place using the city’s...
Bristol International Balloon Fiesta
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2012 Balloon Fiesta
9th Aug 2012-12th Aug 2012The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is a world-class hot air ballooning festival,...
FIRA RoboWorld Cup 2012
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20th Aug 2012-25th Aug 2012Do you still have that dream where you play football with the robot you got for...
Jigsy
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8.00 p.m.
29th Aug 2012-8th Sep 2012Les Dennis returns to the Tobacco Factory Theatre in Tony Staveacre’s blisteringly funny...
Disney's The Lion King
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Performances
31st Aug 2012-17th Nov 2012Set against the majesty of Serengeti Plains and to the evocative rhythms of Africa, The...
September
Bristol Urban Sport Exhibition
Openings
date
23rd May 2012-9th Sep 2012The exhibition will look at the range of sports that take place using the city’s...
Jigsy
Openings
8.00 p.m.
29th Aug 2012-8th Sep 2012Les Dennis returns to the Tobacco Factory Theatre in Tony Staveacre’s blisteringly funny...
Disney's The Lion King
Openings
Performances
31st Aug 2012-17th Nov 2012Set against the majesty of Serengeti Plains and to the evocative rhythms of Africa, The...
Bristol Doors Open Day
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Date
8th Sep 2012-8th Sep 2012The next Bristol Doors Open Day is on Saturday September 8th 2012.
Brisfest
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22nd Sep 2012-23rd Sep 2012BrisFest 2012 at Ashton Court is going to be an extravaganza of music, street art,...
Bristol Half Marathon
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30th Sep 2012-30th Sep 2012The 24th Bristol half marathon will take place on Sunday 30th September.
October
Disney's The Lion King
Openings
Performances
31st Aug 2012-17th Nov 2012Set against the majesty of Serengeti Plains and to the evocative rhythms of Africa, The...
November
Disney's The Lion King
Openings
Performances
31st Aug 2012-17th Nov 2012Set against the majesty of Serengeti Plains and to the evocative rhythms of Africa, The...
Bristol's Christmas Markets
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Dates
9th Nov 2012-22nd Dec 2012Soak up the Christmas atmosphere at the fabulous German Market, find unique gifts and...
