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Experiences & Promotion
20 May 2026
Bristol Light Festival announces dates for 2027 with artists invited to take part
The popular festival will return Thursday 18th - Saturday 27th February*, once again coinciding with the final weekend of February half-term
Experiences & Promotion
19 May 2026
Bristol Harbour Festival makes a big splash with on the water programme
On the water programme revealed for Bristol Harbour Festival
Experiences & Promotion
18 May 2026
Bristol BID helps businesses prepare for the future of work during Learning at Work Week 2026, 18th-24th May
BID spotlights AI, leadership and workplace skills during this week’s national awareness week
Safe & Supported Communities
13 May 2026
Bristol BID calls for volunteers to get hands-on this national Volunteers Week
Bristol BID is celebrating Volunteers’ Week by highlighting opportunities for businesses and residents to give back across the city centre.
Safe & Supported Communities
13 May 2026
Monthly Footfall Overview: April 2026
Warmer weather and Easter seasonal activity influenced footfall patterns across the city, with strong weekend peaks and steady daytime activity
Experiences & Promotion
12 May 2026
International Cultural Festival returns to Sparks Bristol for vibrant celebration of global creativity in heart of city
Free festival brings music, dance, workshops, fashion, food and creativity from around the world to Broadmead on Saturday 6 June
Experiences & Promotion
6 May 2026
Bristol’s flagship tech festival relaunches as Brazen – a bold new platform for technology, creativity and culture
Supported by Bristol BID, one of the UK’s most influential city-led tech events has today announced its next chapter, relaunching in 2026 as Brazen
Safe & Supported Communities
1 May 2026
New partnership approach strengthens support and opportunities for young people in Bristol city centre
A coordinated programme of initiatives is reshaping how Bristol city centre supports and engages young people, bringing together partners, projects and spaces to create a more inclusive environment.
Experiences & Promotion
29 Apr 2026
A taste of what’s to come: First venues announced as Bristol Cocktail Weekend returns for 2026
Tickets are on sale now for the festival's fourth edition, taking place from Thursday 24 - Sunday 27 September at venues across the city
Experiences & Promotion
28 Apr 2026
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.
Press Releases
15 Apr 2026
Hidden spaces across Bristol and Bath to open this spring as City Uncovered launches
Hidden spaces will open to residents and visitors this spring as part of City Uncovered, a new programme of behind-the-scenes experiences across the two cities.
Safe & Supported Communities
8 Apr 2026
Monthly Footfall Overview: March 2026
Warmer weather boosted footfall activity throughout.
Sustainable & Green
7 Apr 2026
Hospitality for the Future: New free event series launches to tackle staffing, retention and wellbeing in hospitality
The series will kick off with its first event on Tuesday 12 May at The Radnor Rooms, bringing together Bristol’s hospitality sector.
Experiences & Promotion
2 Apr 2026
Discover the best of Bristol – Spring 2026
Celebrate Easter and beyond in Bristol with our guide to the city's cultural hotspots.
Experiences & Promotion
30 Mar 2026
Care & Repair Festival brings free, hands-on creativity, sustainability and community to Broadmead this spring
The two-week festival will see free activities and workshops taking place at Sparks Bristol and John Wesley’s New Room 
Experiences & Promotion
30 Mar 2026
Bristol Harbour Festival Fringe returns with venues now able to take part for free
Bristol Harbour Festival Fringe returns with venues now able to take part for free
Sustainable & Green
26 Mar 2026
Bristol BID launch consultation on a new Greening Plan for Bristol City Centre
BID has launched a consultation on a new Green Infrastructure Action Plan for Bristol city centre, outlining proposals for a £500k investment in greening over the next four years
Sustainable & Green
26 Mar 2026
Bristol businesses invited to take their first steps towards climate action with Getting Started Programme
Expressions of Interest open now for businesses to apply for free consultancy support worth £2,000 with Bristol Climate and Nature Partnership
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
Overall, February showed mixed footfall trends across the city. Park Street saw a decline compared to January, although figures were affected by a temporary sensor fault early in the month.
Experiences & 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
Experiences & 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
Experiences & 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