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Classic Films - Iconic Venues - Unique Experiences Bristol Film Festival explores moving image in interesting new ways in Bristol and the South West.

With talks, classic films and interesting activities, Bristol Film Festival works with key Bristol venues throughout the year to run an exciting and varied programme. Whether you're a film-buff, local filmmaker, or want to enjoy your favourite films in exciting and immersive settings, we aim to provide something for everyone!

26/06/2026

One week to go until Summer Season and Clifton Wine & Drinks Fair are both officially live! 🤩

Whether you’re joining us in Clifton’s Mall Gardens for a feelgood film or a wine tasting walkabout - or a mixture of both - we can’t wait to welcome you back for an amazing long weekend 🥳

With 32 films to choose from and more than 100 drinks from spirits to fruit juices to sample, it’s going to be a brilliant way to start July!

🎟️ Full info and tickets via Festival website (link in bio or enter bristolfilmfestival.com/summer)

25/06/2026

One week to go until Bristol In Focus!

Discover a range of films with local links, from film noir to Wild West parody to pirate adventures, with some classic romcom and Ealing Comedy to boot…

There will also be a free to attend pop-up summer gifts fair onsite between 4:30-8:30pm, with a range of independent makers, producers and artisan brands!

🎟️ View the lineup and get more info via https://www.bristolfilmfestival.com/bristol-in-focus

24/06/2026

Start the first weekend of July with a feel-good Friday film night! 😎

Our undercover garden cinema in The Mall Gardens, Clifton Village, is screening:
🎤 PITCH PERFECT (3:45pm)
🛍️ CLUELESS (6:30pm)
💅 MEAN GIRLS (9:00pm)

With drinks tastings & food vendors in the Central Arena, arrive early to soak up the atmosphere then enjoy your screening 🤩

🎟️ Tickets & info via bristolfilmfestival.com/summer

23/06/2026

Clifton Wine & Drinks Fair launches NEXT WEEK! 😍🍾

For £14 a head for a 3.5 hour walkabout session, you can:
✅ enjoy free samples from our exhibitors
✅ buy drinks by the glass (or can) to enjoy onsite
✅ purchase by the bottle to take home with you

Coming to see a film at our Summer Season screenings on the Friday to Sunday? You’ll have access before or after your film (depending on the session timings) to enjoy a sample as well! 🍷

🎟️ Tickets & info via https://www.bristolfilmfestival.com/the-clifton-wine-drinks-fair

21/06/2026

Feeling the heat? 🌞 Luckily our Summer Season cinema setup covers the best of both worlds!

Both our cinema spaces and the central arena are undercover, which means:
☀️ comparative cool in the shade if the heatwave continues
🌦️ respite from the rain if July’s weather misbehaves

2nd-5th July - 32 films screening in The Mall Gardens, Clifton Village 🌻

🎟️ Tickets and info via bristolfilmfestival.com/summer

19/06/2026

Meet one of the incredible independent traders joining us at this year’s Summer Season - TruffleShuffle !

Proud 80s and 90s nerds, their old-school obsessions make them a perfect fit for the Summer Season’s 32-film programme.

From exclusive tees to quirky accessories, they’re committed to bringing epic movies back to life - just as we’re committed to bringing them back to the big screen.

Find them Thursday - Sunday at the Summer Season, in our central arena.

17/06/2026

We’re counting down the days to the inaugural Clifton Wine & Drinks Fair! 🥂

Join us in our huge marquee on The Mall Gardens, Clifton Village, for a walkabout tasting session featuring an amazing range of producers, suppliers and exhibitors, with free samples or buying by the glass 🍷

£14pp for a 3.5 hour session, running 3-5th July with afternoon and evening slots - which one will we be seeing you at? 👀

🎟️ Tickets and info via Festival website (link in bio)

16/06/2026

Can you work out the films from their Bristol links? 🤔

On Thursday 2nd July we’ve got 8 films with key Bristol connections - from filming here to local talent - screening at our undercover pop-up cinema in The Mall Gardens, Clifton Village.

Scroll through the post to test your knowledge - answers on penultimate slide!

🎟️ Timings, info & tickets via bristolfilmfestival.com/summer

Lexus Bristol
Brabazon
Discover Clifton | Clifton Village

12/06/2026

Meet our Clifton Wine & Drinks Fair partners! 🥂🍻🥃🍹🍷

We can’t wait to welcome an incredible group of partners to our inaugural event at The Mall Gardens, Clifton, on 3rd-5th July 🤩

Enjoy free samples of their amazing ranges, with the option to purchase ‘by the glass’ to enjoy in the gardens’ beautiful settings (plus it’s undercover, ideal for intense July sunshine and/or pesky July rain showers!).

Tickets are just £14pp for access to a 3.5 tasting session, with afternoon and evening sessions each day.

🎟️ More info & tickets via Festival website (link below) - and swipe through the slides to see who’s coming! 🥳

https://www.bristolfilmfestival.com/the-clifton-wine-drinks-fair

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