Harbour Sights & Festival Nights:
Your Guide to Bristol Harbour Festival 2025
#FromShipsToSips
Music, Maritime & More: Bristol Harbour Festival is Back!
Harbour Beats:
Dance to the Rhythm of the River
The Amphitheatre’s Harbour View stage hosts a stellar lineup of local, national and international artists. Headliners include The Longest Johns, The Allergies, Bloco B, Eternal Taal, and the Gnawa Blues All Stars.
Expect genres ranging from folk and world music to rhythmic fusion—and plenty of energy-packed performances across the weekend.
Other stages like Queen Square (Bristol Rising & Dance Tent) and Millennium Square (Expression Stage) showcase grassroots bands, dance troupes, spoken word, jazz and blues—offering something for every musical taste.
Dockside Delights:
A Foodie’s Festival Heaven
The festival buzz continues off‑stage with a mouth-watering array of independent food stalls and drinks.
A landmark collaboration among Bristol breweries and the return of Thatchers Cider add extra local flair.
The “Made in Bristol” stage highlights the best of the city’s emerging food and drink producers—expect plenty of local craft options and delicious street eats.
Splash Zone:
Boats, Acrobatics & All the Floating Fun
The harbour itself becomes a stage with on-the-water entertainment, including craft displays, maritime performances and visiting vessels!
Most notably the majestic Tall Ship Galeón Andalucía, arriving Thursday 17 July and staying docked for the weekend water-based acts and interactive experiences that truly embrace Bristol’s nautical roots.
Little Pirates Welcome:
Where Kids Rule the (College) Green
Families are in for fun at College Green, transformed into a creative playground featuring street‑style circus, trapeze performances, stilt walkers and interactive fun.
This is the perfect space for kids to enjoy the magic of live performance in a relaxed, green setting.
Stay Nearby at Harbourside:
Wapping Wharf Apartments
Just steps from the festival action, you’ll find our Wapping Wharf Serviced Apartments in Harbourside—ideal for those looking to make the most of the weekend.
Staying here means you’re immersed in the festival vibe while enjoying comfort and harbour views.
Coming down for the festival? Stay just minutes away in one of our stylish Wapping Wharf apartments —the perfect base for exploring one of Bristol’s most iconic events.
Here’s a little tip!
Book 30 days ahead and save 15% off our already cheaper 10% direct online rates via our website.
All you have to do is hit book now, select your dates, choose your apartment & select ‘Advance Purchase Rate‘. Please remember, you must choose dates at least 30 days ahead and there a minimum 2 night stay in order for our Advance Purchase Rate to be valid.
