# BOP Bristol

Bristol’s annual photobook festival at Paintworks, from the Martin Parr Foundation.

- **Last held:** 17 October 2026 to 18 October 2026
- **Next edition:** 2027 dates not yet announced
- **Venue:** Paintworks, Arnos Vale, BS4 3AR
- **Category:** Books
- **Cost:** Free entry, talks from £4
- **Official website:** https://bopbristol.org/
- **Instagram:** https://www.instagram.com/bop_bristol

## About

BOP Bristol, short for Books on Photography, is the city's annual photobook festival, run by the Martin Parr Foundation at Paintworks. Across a single weekend it fills the gallery and event space with dozens of independent photobook publishers, booksellers and self-publishing artists from the UK, Europe and beyond, making it a browsing paradise for anyone who loves photography in print.

Beyond the book fair there are artist talks, exhibitions, book signings and the much loved photo pub quiz, with street food, coffee and local beer on hand throughout. Entry to the fair is free, so whether you are a photographer, a publisher or simply curious about independent publishing, it is one of the warmest and most distinctive dates in Bristol's cultural calendar.

## FAQs

### What is BOP Bristol?

Bristol’s annual photobook festival at Paintworks, from the Martin Parr Foundation.

### What type of festival is BOP Bristol?

BOP Bristol is a Bristol books festival.

### When is BOP Bristol 2027?

Dates for BOP Bristol 2027 haven't been announced yet. The last edition took place from 17 October 2026 to 18 October 2026 in Arnos Vale. We'll add the new dates as soon as the organisers confirm them.

### Where is BOP Bristol held?

BOP Bristol takes place in Paintworks, Arnos Vale, Bristol (BS4 3AR).

### Is BOP Bristol free?

BOP Bristol has both free and ticketed events. See the official website for details.

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Source: https://bristolfestivals.co.uk/festivals/bop-bristol/ (Bristol Festivals, the festival listings site for bristol)