by Aditya Palve (Senior Resident), Abhishek Gautam (Chief Resident) & Tanuj Sharma (Senior Resident)
Bristol Tattoo Convention – 8th-10th July
The Bristol Tattoo Convention is returning to Ashton Gate Stadium in 2022. Over 250 artists from all 4 corners of the globe will attend and over 30 trader stands will be present. There will be live music on both days from “The Old Time Sailors” who will be performing Matinee shows from 1pm-3pm. Demon Drome “Wall Of Death” will be performing 6 shows each day. There is a free bus service with buses running in a circular direction all weekend from Bristol Temple Meads Station, The Bristol Hotel on Prince Street, Broad Quay in the city centre then up to Ashton Gate Stadium. For ease of transportation, buses will be operating every 10-15 mins, traffic depending.
Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol, BS3 2EJ
Bristol Pride Day – 9th July
Bristol Pride is a unique event and one of great significance that celebrates the LGBT+ community and offers the chance to connect and bring people together from all walks of life. As well as showcasing our wonderfully diverse community, Pride is about overcoming prejudice, hatred, reducing isolation and showing members of the LGBT+ community that they are not alone. Pride Day is headlined by Carly Rae Jepsen and will be taking place on Saturday 9th July on The Downs. Pride Parade March returns on Saturday 9th July too, louder and prouder than ever as we mark the 50th anniversary of the first pride march in the UK. This is your chance to be visible and remember that we continue to fight for equality. The parade will gather at Castle Park from 10am and will depart at 10.45am.
The Downs, Stoke Road, Bristol BS9 1FG (Bristol Pride Day)
Castle Park, Broad Weir, Bristol BS1 3XB (Bristol Pride Parade March meeting point)
Bristol Harbour Festival Returns – 15th-17th July
Back for its 50th anniversary; Bristol Harbour Festival! The annual dance, music and arts extravaganza will be returning to Bristol’s Harbourside with plenty of family activities, circus performers, delicious food stalls, visiting vessels and some mega live music across all the stages on Bristol’s waterfront. The festival has been sorely missed over the past few years and this year’s event promises to be a celebration not to be missed!
Bristol Harbourside; various locations
Bristol International Balloon Fiesta – 11th-14th August
The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta features twice daily mass ascents featuring hundreds of balloons taking off from a ballooning arena at the centre of the event site. The event also features special shapes making an appearance in the area, with balloons tethered throughout the weekend by ballooning teams from all over the world. The event also features two magical nightglows, when the balloons light up to a soundtrack provided by BBC Radio Bristol. The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta Arena features entertainment throughout the weekend. Find your spot around the ballooning arena to catch daily displays, stunts and tetherings, or head out to explore Ashton Court Estate and our 100 traders and activities. For families and children of all ages. Do not miss the acoustic bandstand, jam-packed with local bands throughout the event, with chances to meet the balloon pilots and entertainment throughout the weekend.
Ashton Court Estate, Long Ashton, Bristol, BS41 9JN
Useful links:
‘What’s on’ – Details of all events happening within the University
Visit Bristol – Events happening in Bristol throughout the year