Bristol Festivals

Bristol Festivals is the festival listings site for Bristol, bringing together everything happening across the city in one easy place, from major celebrations to smaller, independent events worth discovering.

Bristol Radical Film Festival
Film
6–8 Nov

Bristol Radical Film Festival

Bristol Radical Film Festival is the city's grassroots weekend of politically engaged, independent cinema, with screenings paired with discussion.

Simple Things Festival
Music
7 Nov

Simple Things Festival

Boundary-pushing artists, immersive sound and Bristol’s rich creative energy.

Brazen Festival
Technology
9–13 Nov

Brazen Festival

Five-day festival of technology, creativity and culture, with keynotes, workshops and live experiences.

Clifton LitFest
Literature
13–15 Nov

Clifton LitFest

A literature festival celebrating books, ideas and conversation through talks, readings and discussions.

Afrika Eye
Film
19–22 Nov

Afrika Eye

Afrika Eye is the South West's biggest celebration of African film, music and arts, bringing cinema from across the continent to Bristol's venues.

Cary Comes Home (Cary Grant Festival)
Arts & Culture
27–29 Nov

Cary Comes Home (Cary Grant Festival)

A festival celebrating Cary Grant’s Bristol roots; cinema experiences that explore his life, legacy and influence.

Bristol Salsa Congress
Dance
15–17 Jan 2027

Bristol Salsa Congress

An international salsa dance festival bringing together dancers, instructors and performers.

No Future Punk Festival
Music
7 Feb 2027

No Future Punk Festival

A raw, high-energy punk festival celebrating loud music, independent spirit, and uncompromising live performances.

Slapstick Festival
Comedy
10–14 Feb 2027

Slapstick Festival

A celebration of silent and classic screen comedy that champions the art of visual humour.

Bristol Light Festival
Arts & Culture
18–27 Feb 2027

Bristol Light Festival

A free, city-wide celebration bringing light, colour and fun to central Bristol.

Free From Festival
Food & Drink
20–21 Mar 2027

Free From Festival

A vibrant celebration of free-from food, drink and living in one inclusive festival.

Trans Pride Bristol
Community
27 Mar 2027

Trans Pride Bristol

Celebrating diversity of transgender, non-binary, intersex and gender non-conforming people in our city.

Banff Mountain Film Festival Bristol
Film
7 Apr 2027

Banff Mountain Film Festival Bristol

An internationally acclaimed touring film festival celebrating adventure, outdoor culture through cinema.

Outer Town Festival
Music
10 Apr 2027

Outer Town Festival

A community-driven festival spotlighting emerging talent and boundary-pushing sounds.

Forbidden Worlds Film Festival
Film
22–25 Apr 2027

Forbidden Worlds Film Festival

Cult, sci-fi and horror cinema on the Bristol Megascreen, for genre lovers.

Easton Punk Festival
Music
29 Apr – 2 May 2027

Easton Punk Festival

A free grassroots punk festival taking over four Easton pubs for three nights of live music.

Bristol Walk Fest
Outdoor
1–31 May 2027

Bristol Walk Fest

A city-wide celebration of walking, exploring Bristol on foot through guided walks, routes and shared experiences.

Where We Belong Festival
Music
15 May 2027

Where We Belong Festival

A boutique one-day house and disco festival in the open air at Canon's Marsh Amphitheatre on Bristol's harbourside, headlined by Soul II Soul.

Bristol Transformed
Ideas
22–23 May 2027

Bristol Transformed

A politics and ideas festival focused on social change, debate, and building a fairer future.

Good Times Live
Arts & Culture
26–31 May 2027

Good Times Live

A feel-good live music and comedy festival bringing together big-name acts and a great atmosphere.

Dot To Dot Festival
Music
29–30 May 2027

Dot To Dot Festival

A multi-venue music festival showcasing emerging and established artists across the city.

Love Saves The Day
Music
29–30 May 2027

Love Saves The Day

A vibrant celebration of electronic music, creativity and Bristol party culture.

Bristol Volksfest
Automotive
11–13 Jun 2027

Bristol Volksfest

A vehicle culture festival celebrating classic cars, bikes and the community around them.

Bristol Craft Beer Festival
Food & Drink
11–12 Jun 2027

Bristol Craft Beer Festival

A celebration of independent brewing in relaxed festival atmosphere.

Portishead Carnival
Community
12 Jun 2027

Portishead Carnival

A volunteer-run community carnival in Portishead since 1902; parade, live music and family activities.

Summer Fest at the Beach
Music
12–13 Jun 2027

Summer Fest at the Beach

A two-day beachfront music festival on the sands at Weston-super-Mare.

Bristol Sounds
Music
25 Jun 2027

Bristol Sounds

Bristol’s signature open-air live music experience on the harbourside, celebrating big-name acts and summer vibes.

Bristol Pride
Culture
26 Jun – 11 Jul 2027

Bristol Pride

A vibrant celebration of equality, diversity and community in the heart of Bristol.

Bristol Tattoo Convention
Arts & Culture
3–4 Jul 2027

Bristol Tattoo Convention

A two-day celebration of tattoo culture at Ashton Gate Stadium.

Nowadaze Festival
Music
15–18 Jul 2027

Nowadaze Festival

A grassroots camping music and arts festival celebrating diversity, community and fresh sounds.

Valley Fest
Music
29 Jul – 1 Aug 2027

Valley Fest

A soulful weekend celebration of live music, local food, wellbeing and community.

Feast On Bristol
Food & Drink
30 Jul – 1 Aug 2027

Feast On Bristol

A vibrant celebration of Bristol’s independent food, drink, community and culinary creativity.

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta
Special Interest
13–15 Aug 2027

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta

A celebration of hot air ballooning that has become Bristol’s most iconic and internationally recognised events.

ArcTanGent Festival
Music
18–21 Aug 2027

ArcTanGent Festival

A boundary-pushing music festival dedicated to experimental, progressive, and forward-thinking guitar music.

Bristol Documentary Film Festival
Film
14–19 Sep 2027

Bristol Documentary Film Festival

Independent documentaries that explore real lives, urgent issues and diverse global perspectives.

Encounters Film Festival
Film
29 Sep – 3 Oct 2027

Encounters Film Festival

International short film and animation festival, held each September at Watershed, Bristol Beacon and Arnolfini.

Attitude Festival
Music
2 Oct 2027

Attitude Festival

A full-throttle celebration of UK punk and alternative music, championing emerging bands.

FAQs

What is Bristol Festivals?

Bristol Festivals is an independent website that lists festivals happening across Bristol. It brings together music festivals, food and drink festivals, arts events and community celebrations in one dedicated place, making it easier to discover what's on in Bristol throughout the year.

What makes a festival a "Bristol" festival?

We list festivals and multi-day events taking place in Bristol and the wider BS postcode area, from major citywide events to smaller community celebrations.

What kinds of events are listed?

Well-known annual events as well as smaller independent and grassroots festivals. From large-scale music festivals to village and community celebrations, all multi-day and seasonal festivals have a place here.

How are festivals selected?

The focus is on multi-day or clearly defined festival-style celebrations rather than one-off gigs, club nights or single activities. The goal is to keep the site clear, focused and genuinely festival-first.

Do you cover free festivals?

Yes. Many of Bristol's best-loved festivals are free to attend, and they sit alongside ticketed events in the same listings.

Can I submit a festival to be listed?

Yes. If your festival takes place in Bristol and isn't listed yet, message us on Instagram at @brisfestivals.

How is Bristol Festivals different from other event listings?

Many event websites mix festivals with gigs, club nights and one-off shows. Bristol Festivals is festival-first and Bristol-focused, so you can browse the major annual festivals and seasonal events without searching through unrelated listings.

Is the site free to use?

Yes. Bristol Festivals is completely free to browse and free to list on. There are no sponsored listings or paid placements, so every festival is included on its own merits.

Who runs Bristol Festivals?

Bristol Festivals is built and run by G&V LABS, the team behind Somerset Festivals and Devon Festivals.

Is Bristol Festivals an official Bristol tourism site?

No. Bristol Festivals is an independent project created to help people explore and enjoy the city's festival scene. It is not run by a council or tourism body, but it aims to provide clear and useful information about festivals across Bristol.