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One-day at Sparks features handmade gifts, international food, live art and stories from the city’s communities

This Christmas, The Grand Appeal is bringing festive cheer to Bristol Children’s Hospital and the wider region, with Shine Bright – the charity’s festive fundraising campaign.

The Royal West of England Academy (RWA) is proud to announce an important milestone with the formation of an all-female executive leadership team, expertly guided by Director Ren Renwick.

Creative Connex invites nationwide contributions to a landmark anthology, called First Born Second, celebrating the legacy of a generation that shaped Britain. 

Bristol is set to lead the world in the powering of major public events by establishing a Clean Power Hub for its summer programme that guarantees renewable energy for music festivals, high attendance cultural events – and film & television productions.

Newly opened on Bristol’s historic harbourside, The Board Walk is a relaxed, all-day dining destination, serving fresh, locally inspired dishes and drinks by the water. 

The exhibition features work by celebrated artists including Yinka Shonibare RA, Cornelia Parker RA, Christopher LeBrun RA, and RWA Academicians  

Hopes of Bristol hoteliers that the Autumn budget wouldn’t adversely affect a promising end to 2025 have been dashed by a higher-than-expected wage increase for the under-21s.

Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, has  announced it has added over 11,000 extra seats to/from Bristol for Christmas week to support the strong travel demand. 

Instances of poor parking involving hire e-bikes and e-scooters have fallen since the summer, thanks to collaboration between the Mayoral Combined Authority and operator Dott.

Siren is back for 2026 and The Maccabees are the first act announced to play the Bristol Amphitheatre on Thursday 23 July 2026

With support from Bristol BID, the festival returns citywide with an expanded programme, award-winning acts and more venues than ever before