Bristol's quirky charm pulls visitors year-round, but book August for the International Balloon Fiesta when hundreds of hot-air balloons launch over Ashton Court. Beyond the spectacle, the harbourside delivers waterfront walks and indie cafés, whilst Banksy's street art scattered across the city fuels self-guided tours through Stokes Croft and Bedminster. Budget airlines serve the airport regularly, making escapes here genuinely affordable.
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STAYS FROM £95 · MHITR's haunted house Halloween takes over DOCUMENT Bristol on 31 Oct with Hedex, Eksman and Raze Soundsystem. Nine hours of drum & bass.
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STAYS FROM £133 · Kaiser Chiefs, Lottery Winners and The Ramona Flowers live at Good Times At The Ridings near Bristol. Friday 28 May 2027.
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STAYS FROM £133 · Becky Hill headlines Feast Live at Clifton Downs, Bristol on 2 August 2026. Her first live show in five years—expect the biggest tracks.
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STAYS FROM £133 · Haçienda Classical Live Orchestra touches down on Clifton Downs for an unmissable August bank holiday celebration of classic house with a full live orchestra.
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Where to stay
Where to stay in Bristol: compare Harbourside, the Old City, Clifton, Stokes Croft and Southville & Bedminster, then book the right hotel for your trip.
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STAYS FROM £105 · Valley Fest returns to Chew Magna with live music, organic food, and top chefs overlooking Chew Valley Lake. 30 July–2 August 2026.
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STAYS FROM £95 · Join growers, chefs and land stewards at Wake the Valley in Bristol on 30 July 2026. Explore regenerative food and farming culture.
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STAYS FROM £133 · Bristol's ultimate food festival returns to The Downs, 23–26 July. Independent restaurants, live music, cooking demos and more.
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Clubs
STAYS FROM £95 · Andy C brings AliVe to Document Bristol on 3 October. Drum and bass royalty at one of the city's best venues.
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STAYS FROM £133 · Bristol Tattoo Convention celebrates its 10th anniversary at Ashton Gate Stadium, 4–5 July 2026. Two days of ink, artists and community.
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Nightlife
STAYS FROM £95 · Woodland Dance Project launches in Bristol with Kings of the Rollers and YUQT. A daytime-to-evening dance event in a secret woodland setting.
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STAYS FROM £95 · Kings of the Rollers and YUQT headline Woodland Dance Project's Bristol debut. All-day forest rave in September 2026.
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STAYS FROM £95 · Hospital returns to Bristol Amphitheatre for a 30-year celebration. Daytime-into-evening clubbing on the Harbourside. Book your tickets now.
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STAYS FROM £95 · Good Times Live Comedy Gala returns to Bristol with Rob Beckett and special guests. 31 May 2027 at The Ridings. Book now.
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STAYS FROM £95 · Faithless headline Siren Bristol at the Amphitheatre on 24 July. Sunset set on the Harbourside. Tickets on sale now.
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Drum and Bass
STAYS FROM £95 · Born On Road Festival rolls into Bristol's Sawmills on 6 June with 6 stages of drum and bass, jungle, UKG and dubstep. Tickets on sale now.
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Live Music
STAYS FROM £95 · Faithless headline Siren Bristol on 24 July at the Amphitheatre. Sunset electronic live set on the Harbourside. Get tickets now.
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House Music
STAYS FROM £95 · House legend Armand Van Helden headlining Document Bristol on 30 May 2026, plus Redlight and Sarah Story. Tickets on sale now.
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House Music
STAYS FROM £95 · Hospital celebrates 30 years with a summer show at Bristol Amphitheatre. Harbourside clubbing on 25 July — book your tickets now.
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Drum and Bass
STAYS FROM £95 · Born On Road Festival lands at Sawmills Bristol on 6 June 2026. Six stages of drum and bass, jungle, UKG and dubstep.
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Bristol
GUIDE · Bristol is the South West's gateway and the budget-airline heavyweight — EasyJet's biggest base outside London, plus Ryanair, Jet2 and TUI.
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STAYS FROM £95 · Russell Howard hosts a stellar comedy line-up at Good Times At The Ridings, Bristol. May 2026. Book now.
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STAYS FROM £95 · The Maccabees play Bristol Harbourside Amphitheatre for the first time since 2012. 23 July 2026. Tickets selling fast.
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STAYS FROM £95 · Faithless headline Siren Bristol on the Harbourside for a summer sunset live set. July 2026 tickets now on sale.
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