Bristol Harbour Festival

Bristol Harbour Festival We're back and we're making a splash!šŸŒŠ

Friday 17th - Sunday 19th July 2026

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Find out more here - https://www.bristolharbourfestival.co.uk/get-involved/programme This culturally diverse city festival takes place around the harbourside in Bristol. The annual dance, music and arts extravaganza will be returning to Bristolā€™s Harbourside with a ton of family activities, circus performers, delicious food stalls, visiting vessels and some mega live music across all the stages on Bristolā€™s waterfront. The festival takes place on the 15 - 16 July

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One week on from Bristol Harbour Festival 2026.šŸ’™āš“ļøHereā€™s a look back at some of our favourite moments from an incredible...
24/07/2026

One week on from Bristol Harbour Festival 2026.šŸ’™āš“ļø

Hereā€™s a look back at some of our favourite moments from an incredible weekend on the water!

If you joined us, weā€™d love your feedback. Complete our 2026 visitor survey via the link in our bio and help shape next yearā€™s festival - you could be in with winning a Ā£100 gift card to somewhere of your choice!

We want to hear your thoughts šŸ©µ Let us know how your Bristol Harbour Festival went and win a Ā£100 gift voucher!
20/07/2026

We want to hear your thoughts šŸ©µ Let us know how your Bristol Harbour Festival went and win a Ā£100 gift voucher!

BRISTOL šŸ™ŒšŸ™ŒšŸ™Œ Thank you again to everyone who came down to celebrate with us for the 2026 Bristol Harbour Festival! We wou...
20/07/2026

BRISTOL šŸ™ŒšŸ™ŒšŸ™Œ Thank you again to everyone who came down to celebrate with us for the 2026 Bristol Harbour Festival!

We would love to hear all about your experience this year so please complete our quick survey (link in bio) and tell us all about it.

Thereā€™s a chance to win a Ā£100 gift voucher in it for you šŸ‘€šŸ’™

19/07/2026

On a scale of Pyro-naught to ten, how good has this weekend been? šŸ™Œ Itā€™s been a Pyro-10 šŸ”„

A proper Sunday Funday from start to finish. Our good friends at The Pyronaut opened and closed the Prince Street Water Arena, while the incredible boating community turned out in force for the Parade. šŸ©µ

Queen Square was packed in the sunshine with back-to-back family entertainment from , , and .

Workshops, circus skills, live music and so much more made for a magical atmosphere, while the Expression Stage in Millennium Square was buzzing all day. We even spotted the Badger busting some moves during the Soul In The City takeover šŸ¦”šŸ˜‚šŸ™Œ

A huge thank you to everyone who also visited our Fringe venues throughout the weekend ā€“ from stellar comedy at and gin tastings with , to events at , , , and .

We rounded it all off with an incredible Harbour View headline set from .

Bristol, you showed up. šŸ‘šŸ‘šŸ‘ Thank you to everyone who came along, performed, volunteered, traded and helped make this Harbour Festival one to remember. Until next time! āš“šŸ©µ

WEā€™RE HAVING A BOAT LOAD OF FUN TODAY! Amazing to see the new festival areas buzzing with activity and everyone getting ...
19/07/2026

WEā€™RE HAVING A BOAT LOAD OF FUN TODAY!

Amazing to see the new festival areas buzzing with activity and everyone getting involved. Bristol Canoe Club and All Aboard Watersports brought have-a-go sessions to Baltic Wharf, andĀ BCfm Radio brought aĀ South Asian Takeover at the Dockyard Stage. We also saw the first ever Waiterā€™s Race withĀ Bristol BID and our first floating band of the day - Opheliaā€™s Beard!

Thereā€™s plenty more happening this afternoon - head to Underfall Yard to catch our first ever sprint Regattaā€™s, and join us at Prince Street Bridge Water Arena later forĀ Louis Cardozo floating performance before we finish the weekend off with the annual Boat Parade!

Bristol, are you having a good time??What a fantastic day itā€™s been! Did you manage to explore some of our newer areas?F...
18/07/2026

Bristol, are you having a good time??

What a fantastic day itā€™s been! Did you manage to explore some of our newer areas?

FromĀ Thekla Bristol toĀ The Underfall Yard Trust andĀ Bristol Dockyards, to Bristol Rising and The Tidal stage at Queen Square and music at Millennium Square and Harbour View at the Amphitheatre, itā€™s been one massive celebration of what makes Bristol, BristolšŸ’™

Porij brought the party to Harbour View, and The Gaffe Comedy Club are bringing giggles to the Harbour Festival for a special comedy night, whilst choir met acrobatics as andĀ Duoplicity closed the Prince Street Bridge water arena

Head to Harbour View asĀ KOGMUSIC UK closes the main stage at 9pm - but the fun doesnt end there asĀ No.1 Harbourside bring late night music to the Harbour Festival Fringe.

18/07/2026

THEREā€™S NOT MUSHROOM FOR LOSERS AT THE CARDBOARD BOAT RACE šŸ‘€šŸ˜‚šŸ„

There you have it, Bristol. We have a crowned a new champion for the most anticipated sporting event of the 2026 - and what a race it was.

Absolute fantastic effort for everyone who competed for 2026, we loved watching you. And of course, massive thanks to Hugh .future.my.choice.bristol and the for everything they do to keep this legendary event going ā¤ļø

If you fancy taking part and racing to the finish line next year... get in touch šŸ«¶

One hour to go until Bristol Harbour Festival is backšŸŽ¤Tonight, Harbour View with Global Local UK brings global music to ...
17/07/2026

One hour to go until Bristol Harbour Festival is backšŸŽ¤

Tonight, Harbour View with Global Local UK brings global music to the city centre with Fedzilla, Yusuf SuavƩ, Sam And The Womp and DR MEAKER (ARTIST / LIVE ACT) bringing the vibes till late!

Donā€™t forget to stick around to catch James Prestwood take to the skies in a Bristol first, lighting up the harbour in a glowing LED suitāœØšŸŽ‡

Itā€™s an absolute scorcher tonight - grab your suncream, pop on your hat and remember to stay hydrated!

Bristol Harbour Festival is back this evening!Swipe through to explore our main area line-ups for the weekend. šŸ‘‰The coun...
17/07/2026

Bristol Harbour Festival is back this evening!

Swipe through to explore our main area line-ups for the weekend. šŸ‘‰

The countdown is over, and Bristol's iconic waterfront is ready for three days of live music, spectacular performances, family fun, watersports, street food and culture.

Tonight, head to Harbour View at the Amphitheatre for an evening of live music before James Prestwood lights up the harbour with an unforgettable LED flyboarding show. āœØ

Across the weekend, don't miss Up The Mast, the brand-new Dockyard Stage, home of SSGB, busking performances at Cascade Steps, Harbour Inlet and Hannover Quay, plus family fun and grassroots music in Queen Square. šŸ’™

We'll see you on the harbourside! ā¤ļø

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