International Cultural Festival 2026

Running from 11am-6pm across the ground floor of Sparks Bristol and outside into Broadmead, the free family-friendly festival will bring together global arts and craft stalls with live music, dance, workshops, food, fashion and family-friendly activities in a joyful day of creative exchange and community connection.

Organised by Global Goals Centre and supported by Bristol BID, Community Fund and Bristol Community Festival, the International Cultural Festival celebrates culture, inclusion and connection through shared experiences and marks the launch of the Bristol Refugee Festival (Saturday 6th – Sunday 21st June). Visitors can expect a packed programme throughout the day, including African drumming, Latin American dance, flamenco workshops, choirs, a Fashion Show and interactive music sessions, alongside creative activities such as Chinese calligraphy, Polish folk art workshops, textiles and embroidery sessions, face painting and drawing workshops for all ages. All events will be supported by BSL interpretation.