Experiences & Promotion

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.

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UPFEST: Quakers Art Lane

24 April-5 May at Quakers Friars, Cabot Circus

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DIASPORA! 2026 Opening Ceremony & Exhibition Launch Party

Friday 1 May, 6:15pm at The Island, Gallery

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A Love Letter to Broadmead: Crazy About You Street Party

Friday 1 May, from 4pm onwards at The Galleries and surrounding spaces

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Auntie Flo (full band show) + Moncaya LIVE

Friday 1 May, 7pm at Strangebrew

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Day of Dance at Dance Space: Tashi Shabdro Tibetan Dance Workshop

Saturday 2 May, 12.15pm at Dance Space, The Island

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Day of Dance at Dance Space: Try Persian Dance & Have Fun

Saturday 2 May, 2.15pm at Dance Space, The Island

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Day of Dance at Dance Space: Freedom Soul Dance

Saturday 2 May, 4.15pm at Dance Space, The Island

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Urban Nature Walking Tour, Bristol Walk Fest

Saturday 2 May, 1-4pm meet at Vaulted Chambers Café

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Harvey Nichols: Dinner with the Artist, Celebrating Andrew J Millar’s new exhibition

Saturday 2 May, 7pm to midnight at Harvey Nichols Restaurant

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Magic and Mayhem in Medieval Bristol Walking Tour, Bristol Walk Fest

Sunday 3 May, 3-5pm meet at Bocabar

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Dancing & Drawing with Sachin & Anna

Monday 4 May, 10am at Dance Space, The Island

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Collective Dreaming: Imagining Futures Together

Monday 4 May, 12pm at The Galleries

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Miniature Worlds of Broadmead: A Model-Making Workshop

Monday 4 May, 3pm at The Galleries

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Bristol’s Humanist History Walking Tour, Bristol Walk Fest

Wednesday 6 May, 2-4pm meet at Edna's Falafel Kitchen in Castle Park

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Nubiyan Twist

Thursday 7 May, 7pm at Electric

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Sparks Bristol 3rd Anniversary – ‘3 is the Magic Number’

Saturday 9 May, 11am-6pm at Sparks Bristol

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20 Bristol Bridges Walking Tour, Bristol Walk Fest

Tuesday 12 May, 10am-1pm meet at The Castle Park end of Bristol Bridge

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OTTER’s Bristol Art Quest

23-25 May, meet at The Galleries

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OTTER’s Bristol Art Quest

29-31 May meet at The Galleries

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Walk Bristol 2026, Bristol Walk Fest

Saturday 30 May, 10am-3pm meet at Castle Park Bandstand

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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

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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.

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