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Sip, stir and explore: Bristol Cocktail Weekend unveils 2025 events and final venues

Bristol Cocktail Weekend announces an array of events taking place over the festival weekend, with food offerings, sip and paints and more this September.

21/08/25

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Old City Sounds returns to Bristol this Bank Holiday and here’s everything you need to know ahead of the free festival

Old City Sounds returns for a third year, bringing the music onto the streets in a huge party across the Old City in celebration of Bristol’s venues and love for music.

13/08/25

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Introducing Mister Hope and our Gromit Unleashed sculpture

Meet the artist behind the Bristol City Centre BID sponsored sculpture for Gromit Unleashed 3.

05/08/25

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Bristol Amphitheatre to host official Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 Fan Zone

Free city-centre celebration of women’s sport, community spirit and cultural pride will show six knockout games hosted at Ashton Gate Stadium

25/07/25

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Curtain Rises on 2025 Fiesta with city centre balloon ascent

The curtain has officially been raised on the 2025 Bristol International Balloon Fiesta

25/07/25

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Women’s Rugby World Cup announce Fan Zone locations

England ready to welcome the world as Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 Fan Zone locations confirmed

22/07/25

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Jazz icons, brass collectives and secret gigs revealed in first wave of Old City Sounds 2025 line-up

Free music celebration returns this August Bank Holiday with dedicated children’s area

18/07/25

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Boats, beats and big tops: Bristol Harbour Festival returns this weekend with a city-wide celebration

Charity partner All Aboard Watersports, Cirque Bijou, Good Law Project, tall ship Galeón Andalucía and hundreds of local performers lead a spectacular programme of culture and connection

15/07/25

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Bristol BCRP achieves National Standards Accreditation for Excellence in Crime Reduction

This recognition highlights the partnership’s exceptional performance in creating a safer city centre for businesses, staff and the public.

08/07/25

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Bristol Harbour Festival partners with Good Law Project to bring national icons Carol Vorderman and Ella Morgan to the Expression Stage

A groundbreaking day of activism, artistry and identity to take over Millennium Square - presented by Good Law Project, Diverse Artists Network and Bristol Legacy Foundation

02/07/25

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Love Bristol Gift Card celebrates three years with record growth and £180k+ in local spend

Teacher gifting trend helps drive momentum as card expands to 190+ citywide venues

26/06/25

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Full steam ahead, Gromit!

A steam train loaded with sculptures of Wallace, Gromit, Feathers McGraw and Wallace’s latest invention, Norbot made its way into Bristol along the city’s harbour railway this morning (25 June).

25/06/25

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