Summer film takeover - Bristol Cycle Cinema
A weekend of outdoor cinema with something to suit all ages. Enjoy back-to-back free screenings of cult classics and hop on one of 40 static bikes generating electricity that will help power the screen. Brought to you by Compass Presents.
Bristol Light Festival 2023
Following the success of the 2022 Bristol Light Festival, the dates and first of the light installations have been announced for 2023. More installations will be announced in the coming days.
The World Reimagined
The World Reimagined is a national art education project to transform how we understand the Transatlantic Slave Trade and its impact on all of us, so we can make racial justice a reality, together. Bristol is one of seven cities hosting a trail of 10 large globe sculptures, one for each of the nine themes of the Journey of Discovery, and a tenth designed by an artist in collaboration with local community groups.
Bristol Light Festival presents: Luminarium
Ever wondered what it would be like to be inside a stained-glass window? Bristol Light Festival is bringing the sensational sensory experience Luminarium to Bristol for 10 days this summer as a free-to-visit immersive experience on College Green.
A luminarium is a dazzling maze of winding paths and soaring domes where natural forms and light meld into an inspiring mix of design and engineering. Visitors walking through the paths will experience the beauty of light and colour in a whole new way.
Bristol Harbour Festival
Bristol Harbour Festival returns to celebrate its 50th anniversary year. Based in the streets and squares around Bristol’s historic floating docks, festival goers can enjoy over 120 hours of entertainment, across seven stages from spoken word to the latest Bristol musical talent, local dance performers, world class circus and on-water activity.
Carols by Candlelight
The Cathedral Choir processing round a candlelit Cathedral to set alight your Christmas cheer; festive readings from John Telfer (BBC's The Archers) that will warm your heart; classic Christmas carols to join in with and belt out this Christmas, just like the ones you used to know.
Family Cabaret & Disco
Family Cabaret and Disco, Mums and Dads, Grandparents, Aunt and Uncles bring your little to medium ones to experience an afternoon full of Cabaret performance, dressing up and dancing too!