Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is one of the most popular and striking outdoor events on the calendar. This year, the world-renowned free Fiesta returns to Ashton Court between Friday 7 August and Sunday 9 August 2026. Each morning and evening of the fiesta, you can join one of the fiesta's…
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Bristol is a city made for summer. From soaring hot air balloons to bustling Harbourside festivals, incredible live music, family fun and outdoor adventure; there’s something very special about #SummerInBristol... Read on to find out why Bristol is always a good idea: find out what’s coming up and…
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Bristol Pride returns for 2026 with a phenomenal and diverse line-up of events across Bristol, from 27 June to 12 July, with the main festival Pride Day taking place on Saturday 11 July on the Downs. We asked Bristol Pride Trustee, Freddie Daw, to talk us through some of the highlights from this…
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The brand-new RHS Badminton Flower Show is set to make its debut in the beautiful South Gloucestershire countryside this July, marking an exciting new addition to the summer calendar. Held at the historic Badminton Estate, the inaugural show will feature everything you would expect from an RHS Show…
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Find out what Laura from the Visit Bristol team thought of Matilda the Musical, the RSC's beloved adaptation of Roald Dahl's classic story, currently at the Bristol Hippodrome until Saturday 27th June 2026. If you're looking for a night out in Bristol that's joyful, mischievous and genuinely moving…
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Watch dramatic Shakespeare performances and family-friendly shows alfresco this summer! Here's our guide to the outdoor shows you won't want to miss, both in the heart of the city and nearby countryside... As You Like It at Boiling Wells Amphitheatre (Sun 21 June) Head to a tucked-away corner of St…
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Upfest, Bristol's street art festival and the largest of its kind in Europe, returns to the city from 15 - 31 May 2026. We asked the festival's founder, Steve Hayles, to tell us about how the festival has developed over the years... So many things collided in the creation of Upfest, it’s difficult…
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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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