Known as the birthplace of ground-breaking music from legendary acts such as Massive Attack, Portishead, Roni Size and more recently, IDLES and George Ezra, Bristol is world-famous for its vibrant and varied music scene (listen to this Bristol playlist to hear some of the tunes to come from here)…
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Ready for dancing to live music, tucking into delicious street food and sipping pints of cider in the sunshine? Bristol’s festival calendar is jam-packed in 2026. There’s a festival for everything in Bristol, from ballooning to music headliners, cider to cinema. Avoid any inkling of Glastonbury FOMO…
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On Saturday, 16 May 2026, Where We Belong Festival will make its debut at Canon’s Marsh Amphitheatre, bringing a full day of house and disco to the heart of Bristol. Set against the city’s iconic harbourside, this brand-new boutique festival promises feel-good music, shared dancefloor moments and a…
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Bristol has plenty going on to kick off the Year of the Horse – join in the celebrations at these special Lunar New Year Events. Top events Lunar New Year at Wai Yee Hong, 21 February Chinese supermarket Wai Yee Hong hosts the biggest free Lunar New Year celebrations in the city. Dance and martial…
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With a seemingly never-ending list of sights to see and experiences to tick off, how can you pack the best of Bristol into your year? Our list of 26 things to do in 2026 is here to help, covering everything from uniquely Bristol attractions to outdoor adventures. Plan the perfect city break around…
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A visit to Bristol doesn’t need to be an expensive one, in fact we’ve got 60 ideas for totally free things to do in Bristol. 1. M Shed Located in a huge 1950s transit shed right on Bristol’s Harbourside, the M Shed museum explores over 2000 years of Bristol’s history and is free tlo enter. Learn…
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Grab a warm coat and a woolly hat and head out to experience some Christmas magic. Create your own new Christmas traditions with a festive lights walk in and around Bristol. Remember to tag us in your photos and videos on Instagram and TikTok, and include #MerryBristmas in your posts! Jump on board…
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Christmas markets, winter wonderlands, enchanting light trails, festive events and experiences, not to mention the magnificent theatre productions – Bristol is brimming with exciting things to do this Christmas. Everyone's welcome to our place this Christmas. Here's our round-up of what’s on this…
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Find out what Laura from the Visit Bristol team thought of The Book of Mormon, which is lighting up the Bristol Hippodrome until 8 November 2025. If you’re looking for a night out in Bristol that’s outrageous, hilarious and full of heart, look no further than The Book of Mormon! The musical comedy…
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Bristol has a vibrant music scene beating behind the doors of its many characterful venues. From musical legends in revered concert halls, to 25-piece Samba bands strumming under Banksy-covered walls, from indie hangouts to gigs afloat an old German boat, these music and arts venues cater for all…
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