The Vestibules

The Vestibules The Vestibules are within City Hall with their own entrance from the front of the building. Each Vestibule space looks out onto Park Street and College Green.

The Vestibules are two exhibition spaces each end of City Hall overlooking College Green that showcase Bristol talent and give cultural and community groups unique environments to display their work. THE VESTIBULES are exhibition spaces each side of City Hall overlooking College Green which have been opened up by the city to showcase Bristol talent and give cultural and community groups unique env

ironments to display their work. We have teamed up with Bristol City Council’s Arts Development Team to open up The Vestibules for a variety of uses such as:

-Exhibition Space
-Theatre & Immersive performance space
-Talks & Workshops
-Launch Events
-Photo-shoot & filming space
-Pop up fashion shops
-Pop up arts and crafts shops
-Live Music events
-Christmas markets
-Consultation meetings. The two identical spaces, both available for use independently or together, offer an opportunity to make use of a city centre, street facing location within one of the city’s most iconic buildings. Individuals and groups wanting to take up the opportunity will also gain valuable experience of working closely with the Arts Development Team and make use of the Grade II* listed space. Both Vestibules spaces are wheelchair accessible premises and there are wheelchair accessible facilities on the site. Artspace Lifespace’s main vision for The Vestibules is to create an innovative and exciting creative space within the City Hall to support creativity in Bristol by showcasing work and sharing ideas. We will be curating a very exciting programme of monthly events, ranging from exhibitions, workshops, art & crafts pop-up shops, small theatre shows, fashion markets and so much more! If you would like further information regarding The Vestibules, availability and costs, please contact us directly:

[email protected]

As our arts project at The Vestibules has now closed we will no longer be monitoring this account. To follow our ongoing...
19/01/2026

As our arts project at The Vestibules has now closed we will no longer be monitoring this account. To follow our ongoing work please follow us on Artspace Lifespace
Thanks to our team, especially Ayan Xashi (pictured) for managing and curating the space so beautifully over the past few years.

24/10/2025

Goodbye to The Vestibules!
After 8 years of running these two unique exhibition spaces either side of City Hall we have decided to close them due to rising operational and security costs.

“We’re incredibly proud of what The Vestibules has achieved,” said Kathryn Chiswell Jones, CEO at Artspace Lifespace. “It’s been a platform for experimental, community-led and socially engaged art – unfortunately something that’s not easily supported by private investment models. We’re grateful to the Bristol City Council Arts & Events team for their efforts to help secure a sustainable future for the space.”

Despite the farewell, The Vestibules’ creative legacy will continue. Artspace Lifespace is delighted that Coe Gallery will maintain a seasonal exhibition programme in the space, while the Pride Hub will remain based at The Vestibules with ongoing support from Bristol City Council.



Bristol City Council The Vestibules

10/10/2025

Bristol Bus Boycott Xhibition

This free, family-friendly exhibition includes a tribute to Paul Stephenson, Designs4Change artwork, photography by Karl Ritchie, the new Boycott Tapestry, and Race Cards. Popping up all over the city during Black History Month, the Xhibition will be on display at:

- The Vestibules (Under City Hall, BS1 5TR): October 6 – 17
- Sparks (Bristol, BS1 3DS): October 22 – November 9

A new immersive pop-up proudly celebrating 60 years of the Race Relations Act 1965 and some of the local heroes and sheroes who helped shape it.

For more info and pop-up locations, visit www.CuriosityUnltd.com.

Following the passing of Paul Coe on Tuesday, 29 July, Coe Gallery have decided their Summer exhibition at The Vestibule...
31/07/2025

Following the passing of Paul Coe on Tuesday, 29 July, Coe Gallery have decided their Summer exhibition at The Vestibules will remain closed and will not reopen.
We send our deepest sympathies to Jasmine and the Coe family.

Due to extenuating circumstances the Coe Gallery exhibition in the Park Street Vestibule will be closed today (23/07) an...
23/07/2025

Due to extenuating circumstances the Coe Gallery exhibition in the Park Street Vestibule will be closed today (23/07) and possibly for the rest of the week. Please check back for updates on re-opening times.
Apologies for any inconvenience this has caused.

23/07/2025
Founder of Coe Gallery Jasmine Coe chooses her Bristol favourites for Bristol24/7.The beautiful Coe Gallery Summer Exhib...
20/07/2025

Founder of Coe Gallery Jasmine Coe chooses her Bristol favourites for Bristol24/7.
The beautiful Coe Gallery Summer Exhibition is on at The Vestibules until the 7th August, showing stunning work by Aboriginal artists.






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Jasmine Coe is a Wiradjuri-British artist and the creator of Coe Gallery, the UK's first Aboriginal-owned gallery

Gorgeous paintings by Aboriginal artists at the opening of the Coe Gallery Summer exhibition at The Vestibules, and a vi...
18/07/2025

Gorgeous paintings by Aboriginal artists at the opening of the Coe Gallery Summer exhibition at The Vestibules, and a visit from the Mayor!⁠
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The exhibition is open weekdays, 10am–6pm, until 7 August⁠
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Park Street Vestibule, City Hall, College Green, Bristol BS1 5TR⁠
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Timed to coincide with the landmark solo exhibition 'Emily Kam Kngwarray' at Tate Modern, this is a rare opportunity to ...
07/07/2025

Timed to coincide with the landmark solo exhibition 'Emily Kam Kngwarray' at Tate Modern, this is a rare opportunity to experience the work of some of the most influential figures in contemporary Aboriginal art, here in Bristol. It is also an opportunity to acquire works that continue the legacy of Emily Kame Kngwarreye, through the artistic lineage and connections of her family.

Alongside these works, contributions from Coe Gallery’s resident artists offer a cross-generational narrative, creating a space for dialogue and artistic exchange that bridges tradition and innovation.

Private View; 17th July, 5 - 8pm. Please RSVP to [email protected] by 11th July as numbers are limited
Open 15th July - 7th August.




The UK's first Aboriginal owned gallery supporting and celebrating emerging and established Aboriginal artists

'Dance upon a time' is a movement class that blends together different traditions and culminates in a co-curated dance p...
07/07/2025

'Dance upon a time' is a movement class that blends together different traditions and culminates in a co-curated dance playlist.

Expect playful exercises, balancing postures, breath work and dancing to your favourite tune!

Starting Wednesday 13th August. 5.30 - 7.30pm.

The Vestibules, City Hall, Park Street, Bristol. BS1 5TR.

Cost £10 plus booking fee, book via Headfirst; https://hdfst.uk/e133287







'Dance upon a time' is a movement class that blends together different traditions and culminates in a co-curated dance playlist. Expect playful exercises (physical theatre), balancing postures (yoga), cross lateral movement & strengthening exercise (of your choice), box breathing (breath work), Wise...

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