Blossoming Broadmead
Kicking off in May, join us for a month of free performances, creative takeovers and community activity across Broadmead.
Date
1-31 May 2026
Blossoming Broadmead marks the next chapter of our wider Love Bristol, Love Broadmead campaign. Expect a full takeover of Broadmead, kicking off with artists from UPFEST taking over Quakers Friars, a busy line up of activities organised by Compass Presents, new ways to experience the city with Bristol Walk Fest and many more exciting events throughout the month.
Explore what's on
DIASPORA! 2026 Opening Ceremony & Exhibition Launch Party
Friday 1 May, 6:15pm at The Island, Gallery
A Love Letter to Broadmead: Crazy About You Street Party
Friday 1 May, from 4pm onwards at The Galleries and surrounding spaces
Day of Dance at Dance Space: Tashi Shabdro Tibetan Dance Workshop
Saturday 2 May, 12.15pm at Dance Space, The Island
Day of Dance at Dance Space: Try Persian Dance & Have Fun
Saturday 2 May, 2.15pm at Dance Space, The Island
Day of Dance at Dance Space: Freedom Soul Dance
Saturday 2 May, 4.15pm at Dance Space, The Island
Urban Nature Walking Tour, Bristol Walk Fest
Saturday 2 May, 1-4pm meet at Vaulted Chambers Café
Harvey Nichols: Dinner with the Artist, Celebrating Andrew J Millar’s new exhibition
Saturday 2 May, 7pm to midnight at Harvey Nichols Restaurant
Magic and Mayhem in Medieval Bristol Walking Tour, Bristol Walk Fest
Sunday 3 May, 3-5pm meet at Bocabar
Bristol’s Humanist History Walking Tour, Bristol Walk Fest
Wednesday 6 May, 2-4pm meet at Edna's Falafel Kitchen in Castle Park
Sparks Bristol 3rd Anniversary – ‘3 is the Magic Number’
Saturday 9 May, 11am-6pm at Sparks Bristol
20 Bristol Bridges Walking Tour, Bristol Walk Fest
Tuesday 12 May, 10am-1pm meet at The Castle Park end of Bristol Bridge
Walk Bristol 2026, Bristol Walk Fest
Saturday 30 May, 10am-3pm meet at Castle Park Bandstand
Cary Comes Home – From Bristol to Hollywood Walking Tour, Bristol Walk Fest
Sunday 31 May, 11am-1pm meet at Statue of Cary Grant, Millennium Promenade
Latest news
Love Bristol, Love Broadmead returns with May Bank Holiday takeover
Kicking off in May, Broadmead will come alive as Bristol BID launches the next chapter of its Love Bristol, Love Broadmead campaign.