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Haynes Motor Museum’s highly popular monthly car boot sales return for 2026. Taking place on the first Saturday of every month from April to October, locals, collectors and families can turn up on the day to sell preloved items and hunt for a great bargain.

The Gaffe Comedy Club in Bristol has been named as the Best Comedy Venue (West and Wales) in the 2026 Chortle Awards.

A new, free family-friendly festival celebrating making, mending and wellbeing is coming to Broadmead this April as part of Bristol Business Improvement District (BID)’s Love Bristol, Love Broadmead programme.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

Wookey Hole is lifting the curtain on centuries of hidden history with the launch of Wookey Uncovered, a new two-hour premium guided tour offering rare access, rich storytelling and an exclusive tasting experience inside one of Britain’s most iconic cave systems.

Families looking for a standout Easter in Bristol can hop into the extraordinary as Wake The Tiger launches a limited-time experience from Saturday 28 March to Sunday 19 April.