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Clean & Welcoming
12 Mar 2026
Bristol BID launches Love Bristol, Love Broadmead with Spring Clean and programme of events to celebrate the heart of the city
Volunteers invited to join the Big Broadmead Spring Clean from 23-29 March as part of a new programme of events celebrating and showing love to the city centre.
Safe & Supported Communities
11 Mar 2026
Monthly Footfall Overview: February 2026
Bristol Light Festival helps boost footfall in February
Experience & Promotion
5 Mar 2026
Bristol Light Festival marks sixth year with most ambitious edition yet – audiences now invited to share their experiences
Audience survey live until Sunday 16 March, inviting visitors to share their experiences of the 2026 festival
Experience & Promotion
24 Feb 2026
Women’s Rugby World Cup Generated Record £47.7 million for Local Economy in Bristol
The 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup delivered more than a win for England’s Red Roses - Bristol has a win of its own too. A new report commissioned by World Rugby says a record £47.7million was generated
Experience & Promotion
17 Feb 2026
Everything you need to know about Bristol Light Festival 2026
Bristol Light Festival returns Thursday 19th February, until Saturday 28th February 2026*, illuminating the city for ten magical nights, from 5pm - 9.30pm
Safe & Supported Communities
16 Feb 2026
Monthly Footfall Overview: January 2026
Apart from Victoria Street, January experiences a slight decrease in footfall compared to December, however, visitor behaviour, spending power and visit frequency continue to offer valuable insights
Press Releases
13 Feb 2026
Bristol and Bath tour guide nominated for national tourism award
A Bristol and Bath tour guide has reached the finalist stages for the prestigious VisitEngland Tourism Superstar award for 2026, with a public vote for the winner opening on 9 February
Experience & Promotion
12 Feb 2026
St Peter’s Hospice joins Bristol Light Festival with ‘Moments of Light’, a one-off celebration of life, care and community
Tickets are on sale now for the celebration, taking place Monday 23 February at Bristol Beacon
Experience & Promotion
5 Feb 2026
Bristol Light Festival announces full ten-day partner programme of events and city-wide experiences for 2026
Circus, cabaret, community lantern celebrations, charity partnership events and illuminated Bristol landmarks announced for 19th - 28th February*
Experience & Promotion
29 Jan 2026
From caves to circus: Bristol Light Festival unveils dazzling final line-up for 2026
New programme additions announced include a luminous underground artwork, a projection celebrating Bristol’s electric heritage, interactive swings, circus spectacle and a new partnership with St Peter
Experience & Promotion
21 Jan 2026
From tiny fairies to a giant cat: Bristol Light Festival reveals new installations for 2026
The award-winning free festival has announced more installations lighting up the city between Thursday 19th and Saturday 28th February 2026*
Press Releases
19 Jan 2026
Bristol sets sights on UK City of Culture 2029 bid
Bristol is preparing to take its first steps towards a potential bid to become the UK City of Culture in 2029 a title that celebrates creativity, community, and the power of culture to transform lives
Experience & Promotion
15 Jan 2026
Bristol Harbour Festival 2026: A bold return to the water
Bristol Harbour Festival has announced a transformed harbourside layout and invites performers, traders and vessels to get involved in the iconic summer celebration
Safe & Supported Communities
14 Jan 2026
Monthly Footfall Overview: December 2025
Overall, December experiences a slight decrease in footfall compared to November, however, patterns in visitor behaviour, spending power and visit frequency continue to offer valuable insights.
Experience & Promotion
5 Jan 2026
Cameron Balloons to inflate the magic at Bristol Light Festival 2026 with spectacular new interactive installation
Bristol’s most iconic makers unveil The Lite Series, a brand-new and interactive hot air balloon experience transforming College Green
Experience & Promotion
22 Dec 2025
Maisie Adam leads major new wave of shows announced for The Bristol Comedy Festival 2026
Taskmaster winner joins expanded citywide programme as more than 150 comedy shows take over Bristol in January
Experience & Promotion
18 Dec 2025
Final ‘12 Days of Bristmas’ prizes revealed – from Wake the Tiger’s London preview to a private Pizzarova party
Bristol BID’s festive prize campaign wraps up with four exclusive, one-of-a-kind local experiences
Experience & Promotion
16 Dec 2025
Liz West to transform Cabot Circus car park into dazzling headline light installation for Bristol Light Festival 2026
Two large-scale artworks will anchor an expanded city-wide programme, as acclaimed artist returns to Bristol with a bold reimagining of colour, light and public space
Safe & Supported Communities
16 Dec 2025
Celebrating 500 Patrols for Bristol Street Pastors
Bristol Street Pastors hit a significant milestone, completing their 500th patrol
Safe & Supported Communities
9 Dec 2025
Monthly Footfall Overview: November 2025
Overall, November experiences a slight decrease in footfall compared to October, however, patterns in visitor behaviour, spending power and visit frequency continue to offer valuable insights.
Love Bristol Gift Card
1 Dec 2025
Private balloon flights, backstage passes and your own radio slot: Bristol’s ‘12 Days of Bristmas’ unveils four more money-can’t-buy prizes
Part of Bristol BID’s mission to spotlight local culture, the Christmas giveaway offers rare access to the city’s most iconic experiences
Experience & Promotion
26 Nov 2025
Tickets now on sale for The Bristol Comedy Festival 2026 as five Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2025 Best Show nominees are announced
With support from Bristol BID, the festival returns citywide with an expanded programme, award-winning acts and more venues than ever before
Experience & Promotion
26 Nov 2025
The countdown to Christmas is on with Bristol’s Festive lights
Our Christmas lights are back to get you into the festive mood in the run-up to Christmas.
Safe & Supported Communities
25 Nov 2025
SaBA week makes a successful return to Bristol for November 2025
The latest SaBA Week delivered a highly coordinated and effective programme of operational policing, safeguarding activity, and partnership working across the Bristol BID.