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Bristol Harbour Festival

This annual dance, music and arts extravaganza returns to the Harbourside from 20-22 July 2018 for...

Upfest

Europe’s largest live street art and graffiti festival, Upfest will be celebrating the event’s 10th...

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta

The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is Europe’s largest annual meeting of hot air...

The Downs Festival

Outdoor music concert on the Clifton Downs with a main stage of live music, a stage of electronic...

Bristol Festivals

Festival fiend? Then Bristol is your natural home – there’s pretty much a festival for everything here. From ballooning to beer, this city’s got festival fever all year.

Bristol festivals are world famous. Take the Bristol balloon festival – an international fiesta of hot air balloons spanning four glorious days each summer. Head to Ashton Court Estate and watch mass ascents of balloons in all sorts of amazing shapes and sizes, morning and night. There’s also night glows set to music, fireworks and lots more family fun.

Then there’s Bristol Harbour Festival, the mother of all maritime festivals, which celebrates the city’s vibrant Harbourside. You can watch daredevil stunts, go on leisurely boat rides, nod your head along to local bands and eat and drink Bristol fashion from the many amazing market stalls.

But it doesn’t stop there! As the home of Banksy, we’re proud to host Upfest – Europe’s largest urban paint festival and a rare chance to see some of the best graffiti artists work their magic right in front of your eyes. No need to leave the kids at home either... It’s a great day out for the whole family, with lots of creative workshops and activities for the little ones.

Oh, and did we mention our many music festivals? From Love Saves the Day to Bristol Sounds and Bristol Americana Festival to Valley Fest – it’s a pretty pumping calendar if you like dancing in fields (or by the docks) with a cider in hand.

Of course there’s also cider festivals, craft beer festivals, food festivals, a chocolate festival, film festivals, a surf film festival, a Shakespeare festival… (take a breath) and Bristol festivals just for kids. There’s even a slapstick comedy festival and a festival dedicated entirely to local boy turned Hollywood A-lister - Cary Grant.

See what we mean? Bristol festivals are something to behold! So sunglasses and silly hats at the ready… Simply browse through the list below or search for the dates of your visit and find the perfect Bristol festival for you.

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Bristol Refugee Festival

Central Bristol

This month-long programme of events will celebrate the contribution of refugees to life in Bristol.

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1 June 2018to24 June 2018
Cotswold Edge Literary Festival

Chipping Sodbury

The Cotswold Edge Literary Festival runs from the 16th to the 24th June

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From:

16 June 2018to24 June 2018
Cider Salon Bristol

Central Bristol

Come and have a weekend of tastings, talks and dinners across selected independent venues in the West Country's capital of cider.

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From:

22 June 2018to23 June 2018
Weston Air Festival at Weston-super-Mare Seafront

Weston-super-Mare

Weston Air Festival returns on Saturday 23 June and Sunday 24 June with a stellar line-up of aerobatic talent including the world famous Red Arrows, RAF Typhoon and Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.

Dates

From:

23 June 2018to24 June 2018
DogFest at Ashton Court Estate

Long Ashton

Hosted by Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick, DogFest is the paw-fect event to get your dog's tail wagging, providing a fun-filled, action packed day out they'll never forget!

Dates

From:

23 June 2018to24 June 2018
Doc’n Roll Festival at Watershed & Rough Trade

Central Bristol

Taking over Watershed cinema and Rough Trade - the festival will be bringing a programme of nine premiere films to the city, along with unique artist and director Q&As and special events.

Dates

From:

27 June 2018to1 July 2018
Queer Vision Film Festival

Central Bristol

Curated by Bristol Pride, Queer Vision is the Bristol Pride film festival and presents a diverse programme of LGBT+ films from around the globe, including independently-made feature, animation and award-winning short films.

Dates

From:

29 June 2018to11 July 2018
Bristol Summer Time at Trinity Centre

Old Market

A celebration of all things diverse, this 8hr family friendly event features some of the very best artists to be gracing your favourite festivals this year across the UK and beyond.

Dates

From:

30 June 2018to30 June 2018
Bristol Shakespeare Festival

Central Bristol

The Bristol Shakespeare Festival is annual festival taking place throughout the month of July, hosting performances and events inspired by the Bard in alfresco and unusual spaces across Bristol.

Dates

From:

1 July 2018to28 July 2018
Bristol Pride

Harbourside

Bristol Pride is an annual celebration of the LGBT+ community.

Dates

From:

2 July 2018to15 July 2018
Gromit Unleashed 2

Central Bristol

The public art trails will feature over 60 giant sculptures of popular characters dotted around the city from 2 July-2 September 2018.

Dates

From:

2 July 2018to2 Sept 2018
NASS Festival

Shepton Mallet

A weekend of banging Drum n' Bass, Dance, Hip Hop, Grime and high octane action sports.

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From:

5 July 2018to8 July 2018
Friday Twilights at Bristol Zoo Gardens

Clifton

Ever wanted to hear the howl or gibbons or the roar of lions as the sun sets? This summer you can, with Bristol Zoo's Friday Twilights.

Dates

From:

6 July 2018to6 July 2018
St Pauls Carnival

St Pauls

2018 sees St Pauls Carnival return in style, celebrating 50 years since the first carnival in 1968. This iconic Bristol event represents the best of African Caribbean culture, as well as the diversity, creativity and vibrancy of its home city.

Dates

From:

7 July 2018to7 July 2018
The Great British Gin Festival at Tropicana

Weston

The UK's biggest Gin Festival Tour is coming to Weston-super-Mare this July!

Dates

From:

7 July 2018to7 July 2018
UK Rum Festival at Bristol Passenger Shed

Temple

The Original Bristol Rum Festival is back!

Dates

From:

7 July 2018to7 July 2018
Friday Twilights at Bristol Zoo Gardens

Clifton

Ever wanted to hear the howl or gibbons or the roar of lions as the sun sets? This summer you can, with Bristol Zoo's Friday Twilights.

Dates

From:

13 July 2018to13 July 2018
South Cotswold Beer & Music Festival

Chipping Sodbury

The 23rd Beer and Music Festival, with over 80 Real Ales and Craft Beers and freshly cooked food.

Dates

From:

13 July 2018to14 July 2018
The Wurzels Cider Festival at Old Down Estate

Thornbury

The Wurzels will be performing at the Cider Festival on 14th July

Dates

From:

14 July 2018to14 July 2018
River Town: The Barr Brothers at Thekla

Central Bristol

Montreal’s Barr Brothers are a true family affair with drummer Andrew Barr backing up the guitar playing and vocals of his brother Brad.

Dates

From:

19 July 2018to19 July 2018

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