Bristol dates to add to your 2026 Calendar
Bristol has a wide range of events that happen throughout the year. Don’t miss out! Add these dates to your 2026 calendar today…
Bristol Light Festival
Taking place Thursday 19th – Saturday 28th February 2026, Bristol Lights Festival is an immersive collection of light installations around Bristol.
This year’s festival is set to include an interactive hot air balloon experience and a Cabot Circus car park transformation.
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Love Saves The Day
Love Saves the Day is Bristol’s largest festival celebrating music, community, and creativity. The annual festival brings together world-class DJs, live performances, art, and immersive experiences.
Known for its inclusive, feel-good atmosphere, the festival is a highlight of Bristol’s summer calendar; the Festival takes place at Ashton Court Estate on the 23rd and 24th May 2026.
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Festival of Nature
Get involved with the UK’s largest free celebration of Nature, The Festival of Nature, which will return to Bristol from 6–14 June 2026.
This year, the festival will spotlight trees and all the ways they support and enrich human life. If you’re curious, check out the website for more details.
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Bristol Pride
Bristol Pride celebrates love in all its forms with a lively weekend of performances, food stalls, and inspiring talks, showcasing the city as an inclusive and vibrant place to be.
2026 Pride takes place between 27th June and 12th July – add it to your diary!
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UPFEST
Based in Southville, Upfest is a showcase of public art and urban creativity that highlights Bristol’s reputation as a hub for street art and cultural expression.
In recent years, the festival has developed into a multi‑week cultural programme that hosts creative experiences across the BS3 area, with new artwork and opportunities for visitors to engage with.
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Bristol Harbour Festival
One of Bristol’s most iconic events, the Bristol Harbourside Festival offers a vibrant programme of live music, dance, circus acts, family-friendly activities, and food from local traders.
Taking place from 17–19 July 2026, the festival brings together locals and visitors for a weekend of culture, community, and celebration in the heart of the city.
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Forwards Festival
FORWARDS Festival is a dynamic two‑day music and cultural event held each summer on Clifton Downs in Bristol.
The festival draws some of the biggest names in international music alongside rising local talent, previously featuring artists such as Olivia Dean and Confidence Man. In 2026, the festival will take place 29th-30th August.
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Bristol Balloon Fiesta
Bristol Balloon Fiesta is one of Bristol’s most recognisable annual events, celebrating the city’s deep‑rooted connection to hot‑air ballooning. In 2026, the fiesta will take place from August 7th to August 9th.
Held each August at Ashton Court Estate, the free three‑day festival brings together more than 100 colourful hot air balloons from the UK and around the world for dramatic mass ascents which fill the sky with vibrant colour and create unforgettable views.
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Make sure to add these dates to your diary so you don’t miss out on some of Bristol’s best highlights.