Wat er het hele jaar speelt in Bristol, Verenigd Koninkrijk

Rustig — reizigers noemen het rustig, Christmas holidays in Verenigd Koninkrijk

• Festival

  Slapstick Festival

  20 jan – 20 feb · meestalFilmfestival

  Five days of silent and visual comedy on screen, with live accompaniment, a gala at Bristol Beacon and comedians talking about their heroes. The 2027 edition moves into mid-February. Bron ↗

Topdrukte — Bristol Light Festival, February half-term in Verenigd Koninkrijk

• Festival

  Bristol Light Festival

  19–28 febLicht & vuurDruk

  Ten nights of light installations around the harbour and the old centre in late February, free and walkable in an evening. It is the only reason the city centre is busy that month. Bron ↗

Nog steeds bezig: Slapstick Festival (20 jan – 20 feb (meestal))

Tussenseizoen — schoolvakanties in 4 van de markten die de plek vullen, een gewone maand

In maart begint er niets nieuws.

Nog steeds bezig: Bristol Light Festival (19–28 feb)

Druk — Easter / spring holiday in Verenigd Koninkrijk, schoolvakanties in 5 van de markten die de plek vullen

In april begint er niets nieuws.

Topdrukte — Love Saves The Day, Late-May half-term in Verenigd Koninkrijk

• Festival

  Love Saves The Day

  23–24 meiMuziekfestivalDruk

  Bristol's big dance and hip-hop weekend in the parkland of Ashton Court over the late May bank holiday. The city's self-declared start of summer, and the trains in are rammed. Bron ↗

Topdrukte — Bristol Pride, Late-May half-term in Verenigd Koninkrijk

• Festival

  Bristol Pride

  27 jun – 12 julDruk

  A fortnight of events building to the parade and the Downs festival on the second Saturday of July. The parade is free to walk in and the park day is ticketed. Bron ↗

Nog steeds bezig: Love Saves The Day (23–24 mei)

Topdrukte — Bristol Pride, Bristol Harbour Festival

• Festival

  Bristol Harbour Festival

  17–19 julGroot festivalDruk

  Three free days on the water in mid-July: tall ships, circus, and stages along both sides of the floating harbour. Quarter of a million people fit into a very narrow strip. Bron ↗

Nog steeds bezig: Bristol Pride (27 jun – 12 jul)

Topdrukte — Balloon Fiesta, Summer holidays in Verenigd Koninkrijk

• Festival

  Balloon Fiesta

  7–9 augGroot festivalDruk

  Mass ascents at dawn and dusk over Ashton Court in early August, with night glows on the Friday and Saturday. Wind cancels ascents at short notice, so plan for more than one slot. Bron ↗

Tussenseizoen — schoolvakanties in 3 van de markten die de plek vullen, een gewone maand

• Festival

  Bristol Doors Open Days

  10–21 sep · meestalGroot festival

  Part of the national Heritage Open Days: buildings usually closed to the public, from old baths to company boardrooms, open for free tours on September weekends. Popular tours need booking. Bron ↗

• Festival

  Encounters Film Festival

  23–27 sep

  The UK's leading short film and animation festival, fitting for Aardman's home town: five days of screenings and talks at the Watershed and around the harbourside. Bron ↗

Druk — October half-term in Verenigd Koninkrijk, schoolvakanties in 3 van de markten die de plek vullen

In oktober begint er niets nieuws.

Nog steeds bezig: Encounters Film Festival (23–27 sep)

Rustig — schoolvakanties in 2 van de markten die de plek vullen, een van de slechtste maanden qua weer

• Festival

  Bristol Christmas Market

  6 nov – 23 decKerst & nieuwjaar

  Stalls down Broadmead from early November through to just before Christmas, with the older St Nicholas Market covered and open alongside it when it rains. Bron ↗

Druk — Christmas holidays in Verenigd Koninkrijk, schoolvakanties in 6 van de markten die de plek vullen

In december begint er niets nieuws.

Nog steeds bezig: Bristol Christmas Market (6 nov – 23 dec)