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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.
Experience & Promotion
18 Nov 2025
Win a piece of the city: ‘12 Days of Bristmas’ competition launches today with exclusive, money-can’t-buy Bristol experiences
First four exclusive prizes revealed - including a bespoke UPFEST mural for your home and backstage access at Bristol Beacon
Experience & Promotion
13 Nov 2025
Bristol Light Festival to illuminate new areas of the city for dazzling 2026 edition
Festival to illuminate Bristol between Thursday 19th - Saturday 28th February 2026* including one weekend of half term
Experience & Promotion
11 Nov 2025
Bristol BID give back to local community this Christmas
Bristol BID has given its full-hearted support to a charity to support the local community this Christmas.
BID Updates
3 Nov 2025
Meet the new Bristol BID Advisory Board representing our growing city centre
We are pleased to introduce the new Bristol BID Advisory Board, a group of experienced professionals representing the breadth of Bristol’s business community across our newly expanded BID area.
BID Updates
1 Nov 2025
Bristol’s unified Business Improvement District officially launches
£18 million investment programme begins as businesses back new model of delivery
Experience & Promotion
27 Oct 2025
Laughter for a cause: Bristol Comedy Festival teams up with homelessness charity TAP for Bristol
The Bristol Comedy Festival will return for its second edition from Thursday 15th – Saturday 31st January 2026, once again transforming the city into a hub of laughter, creativity and connection.
Safe & Supported Communities
24 Oct 2025
Bristol launches bold bid to become UK’s Capital of Civil Rights at pioneering summit next month
Landmark Talks4Change Summit to bring together Lord Boateng, Lord Marvin Rees and civil rights pioneers - with Martin Luther King III expected to join commemorations in 2027
Experience & Promotion
15 Oct 2025
The Juke Box hits all the right notes: Newcomer wins big as Bristol Cocktail Weekend’s 2025 Cocktail of the year is announced
‘The Big Iron’ strikes gold in the bar’s standout debut at the festival
Safe & Supported Communities
10 Oct 2025
TAP for Bristol marks World Homeless Day with £10,000 in new grants to local charities
Creative Youth Network (CYN) and Ara Recovery for All (Ara) have both received TAP funding
Clean & Welcoming
7 Oct 2025
New landmark artwork unveiled in the heart of Bristol
“Our Common Ground” by artist Oshii transforms Centre Promenade into a bold celebration of heritage, identity and unity
Experience & Promotion
6 Oct 2025
Bristol’s local visitor economy reports a boost from hosting Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025
After the roaring success of two quarter-finals and both semi-finals of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 being hosted at Ashton Gate Stadium, Visit West is reporting a boost to the visitor sector.
Sustainable & Green
23 Sep 2025
Introducing Lendable: Free reusable packaging for all
Find out more about Lendable, Ecosurety's new re-use campaign for Bristol.
Experience & Promotion
10 Sep 2025
BBC Introducing talent to headline Bristol’s Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 Fan Zone
Full line-up revealed for two weekends of free sport, music, art and community celebration on Bristol’s Harbourside
Clean & Welcoming
9 Sep 2025
Bristol City Centre’s landmark public artwork now underway
“Our Common Ground” brings African heritage, unity and creativity to life at Centre Promenade
Safe & Supported Communities
5 Sep 2025
Monthly Footfall Overview: August 2025
August saw a surge of activity across the city, with footfall closely aligned to key events
Experience & Promotion
5 Sep 2025
Artwork production kicks off on landmark Bristol mural celebrating Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025
Vibrant new mural by Bristol-based artist Melo brings colour and creativity to Canons Wharf, honouring the city's women at the city’s Fan Zone.