Bristol Festivals

Bristol is home to one of the UK’s most diverse and independent festival scenes. From grassroots community celebrations to large-scale music, arts and food festivals, this page brings together festivals taking place across the city.

Bristol Craft Brew Festival

Bristol Craft Brew Festival

A craft beer tasting festival bringing together independent breweries, diverse styles, and a relaxed social atmosphere.
Festival Of Nature

Festival Of Nature

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A joyful celebration of wildlife, climate action and the natural world.
Bristol Craft Beer Festival

Bristol Craft Beer Festival

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A celebration of independent brewing in relaxed festival atmosphere.
Bristol Volksfest

Bristol Volksfest

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A vehicle culture festival celebrating classic cars, bikes and the community around them.
AfroFest Bristol Music & Dance Festival

AfroFest Bristol Music & Dance Festival

A vibrant celebration of African and Afro-diasporic music, dance, culture and community.
Sausage & Cider Festival

Sausage & Cider Festival

A bold celebration of sausages, cider and live music, built for good times and great flavours.
Bristol Comedy Garden

Bristol Comedy Garden

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A brilliant celebration of stand-up, big laughs and world-class comedy talent.
Bristol Sounds

Bristol Sounds

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

Bristol Pride

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

St Pauls Carnival

A Bristol celebration of African Caribbean culture, powered by music, dance, carnival arts and community spirit.
Bristol Ukulele Festival

Bristol Ukulele Festival

A joyful celebration of ukulele music and for players and fans of all ages and levels.
Nowadaze Festival

Nowadaze Festival

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

Bristol Harbour Festival

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A celebration of music, culture, food and creativity at the heart of the city.
Rum & Reggae Festival

Rum & Reggae Festival

A feel-good festival of reggae rhythms, premium rum and Caribbean-inspired atmosphere.
Feast On Bristol

Feast On Bristol

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

Valley Fest

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A soulful weekend celebration of live music, local food, wellbeing and community.
Bristol International Balloon Fiesta

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta

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

ArcTanGent Festival

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

Bristol Extreme Fest

The heaviest sounds from hardcore, metal, and underground scenes.
Forwards Festival

Forwards Festival

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Inner city music festival drawing the biggest names in international music to Bristol Downs.
Bristol Documentary Film Festival

Bristol Documentary Film Festival

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

Bristol Coffee Festival

Discover great coffee, meet independent roasters and explore Bristol's coffee culture.
Attitude Festival

Attitude Festival

A full-throttle celebration of UK punk and alternative music, championing emerging bands, raw live energy and independent spirit.
Storytale Festival

Storytale Festival

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A storytelling festival celebrating spoken word, live performance, and the shared power of stories.
Clifton LitFest

Clifton LitFest

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A literature festival celebrating books, ideas and conversation through talks, readings and discussions.
Cary Comes Home (Cary Grant Festival)

Cary Comes Home (Cary Grant Festival)

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

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 into one dedicated place, making it easier to discover what’s on in Bristol throughout the year.
What kinds of events are listed?

The site focuses specifically on festivals in Bristol. That includes well-known annual events as well as smaller independent and grassroots festivals. From large-scale Bristol music festivals to neighbourhood cultural gatherings, all multi-day and seasonal festivals have a place here.
Can I submit a festival to be listed?

Yes. If you organise a festival in Bristol and would like it included, you can get in touch to submit details. Bristol Festivals aims to represent the full diversity of the city’s festival calendar, from established events to new grassroots projects.
How are festivals selected?

Only festivals taking place in Bristol are listed. Events are selected based on relevance, scale and format, with a focus on multi-day or clearly defined festival-style celebrations rather than one-off gigs or club nights. The goal is to keep the platform clear, focused and genuinely Bristol and festival-first.
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. It is designed to make it easier to browse major annual festivals and seasonal events without searching through unrelated listings.
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 Bristol City Council or a tourism body, but it aims to provide clear and useful information about festivals in Bristol.