Latest News (2026) - Visit West

Bristol Pride has revealed more of the vibrant programme set to take place across the city this summer for the 2026 festival, running from Saturday 27th June to Sunday 12th July.

This May half term, Bath will be transformed by a vivid world of colour, light and sound as Colourscape arrives at Bath Recreation Ground for the first time.

Featuring more than 1,200 synchronised illuminated drones, this immersive experience will transform the night sky above Bath Racecourse into a breathtaking canvas of light and motion. 

Spring has arrived in Bristol and the city is in bloom. From Upfest street art festival to live music events, Easter activities to standout theatre – including the world premiere of The Greatest Showman: The Musical – the city has truly ‘Come Alive’! Take a look at Visit Bristol’s guide to what’s on this season. 

Customers could soon be able to use Bristol Airport to visit new exciting destinations around the world under plans to meet customer demand and support economic regional growth.  

 

Bristol’s thriving food and drink scene is set to get even more exciting and accessible, with the arrival of EatClub - the fast-growing dining app backed by celebrity chef Marco Pierre White. The app gives users access to exclusive prices at some of the city’s favourite restaurants and bars. 

Masters of fire‑led fine dining, Pasture will once again run an on‑site restaurant from its enviable position on the edge of the balloon launch field at the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta. 

If you are looking for an incredible family fun day out this Easter, look no further than Bath Racecourse. On Easter Sunday 5th April the racecourse will see an incredible day of flat racing. It offers visitors an intense sporting spectacle whilst offering entertainment for the whole family too.

Love Saves the Day is building serious momentum ahead of its return to Bristol this May Bank Holiday weekend (Sat 23 – Sun 24 May 2026). Following a huge first release, the festival now unveils its second wave of artists - showcasing homegrown talent and underground energy that sits at the heart of LSTD. Tickets go back on sale this Friday at 10am.

The latest wave of names for Dot to Dot Festival 2026 has just been revealed – and sees an incredible array of local talent announced. Once again championing artists from in and around Bristol and Nottingham, more than 130* new names have been added to the festival.

The award-winning Bath Operatic and Dramatic Society (BODS) are set to stage one of the most enduring musicals of all time when they present Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Theatre Royal Bath from Tuesday 7 to Saturday 11 April. 

Bristol’s city centre venues are being invited to take part in the 2026 Bristol Harbour Festival Fringe, bringing the city’s biggest waterfront celebration into bars, galleries, cafes and creative spaces across Bristol.