All events, festivals, and things to do in Bristol
A luxury five-star hotel opening in the historic Guildhall building, featuring opulent rooms, a destination restaurant, and a rooftop terrace bar.
Hotel Gotham Bristol
Hotel
A highly anticipated steakhouse opening in the historic Old City, known for its signature feather blade steak and indulgent sides.
Flat Iron Bristol
Steak house · 4.7 ★
Bringing popular Thai street food to Stokes Croft, this restaurant is famous for its umami-laden, buttery, and flaky rotis.
Brother Thai
Restaurant · 5 ★
A trendy new addition to the Harbourside serving artisanal soft-serve ice cream and elevated toasties in a relaxed, modern setting.
Soft Buoys
Cafe · 5 ★
A major exhibition celebrating Aardman Animations' 50th anniversary, offering a behind-the-scenes look at their iconic Bristol-born characters.
M Shed
Museum · 4.5 ★
A new outdoor dining and events space at Wake the Tiger, featuring a pizza oven and regular DJ sets.
Wake The Tiger Bristol
Tourist attraction · 4.6 ★
The UK's largest free celebration of the natural world returns to Bristol, featuring workshops, performances, and nature-focused activities across the city.
Millennium Square
City park · 4.5 ★
Documentary photographer Sophie Green presents a vivid exploration of contemporary British subcultures and communities at the Martin Parr Foundation.
Martin Parr Foundation
Art gallery · 4.8 ★
This free, family-friendly festival at Sparks Bristol features global arts, live music, dance, and workshops to celebrate cultural diversity in the city.
Sparks Bristol
Department store · 4.6 ★
A classic community summer fair featuring live music, local food traders, craft markets, and family-friendly activities in a green urban setting.
St Werburghs City Farm
Farm · 4.7 ★ · $$
An all-day restaurant housed in a historic Bristol Byzantine building, focusing on seasonal, sustainable ingredients cooked over fire.
O2 Academy Bristol
Sun 15 Nov
A friendly neighbourhood spot in South Bristol serving authentic Sri Lankan dishes designed for sharing, including addictive pol sambol.
Sambol Bristol
Sri lankan restaurant · 4.9 ★
Irelands hottest band, The Tumbling Paddies are coming back to the UK. Songs include The Way I am, Pretty Girl and Closing Time.
Sat 13 Jun
An immersive 360-degree flight experience at Aerospace Bristol, allowing families to see flight from a pilot's perspective.
Aerospace Bristol
Museum · 4.7 ★
Big bass and breaks on a big ol' soundsystem - Tuff breaks are looking forward to shaking up the Bristol bass scene with Jay Carder and DJ Sprinter
Loco Klub
Night club · 4.6 ★
London’s disco energy lands in Bristol as The Disco Express rolls into After Dark for a high-energy label showcase.
Redgrave Theatre
Sat 26 Sept
Sunday 14th June Rosado Take over the Rooftop Terrace
Bambalan
Restaurant · 4 ★ · $$
The pan-African groove collective brings their high-energy, dance-focused sound to one of Bristol's most vibrant independent music venues.
Bristol Strange Brew
Fri 26 Jun