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Feast, Float & Fiesta: 5 Epic Festivals Happening in Bristol!
When it comes to summer vibes, few cities do it better than Bristol. From harbourside celebrations to rainbow-filled parades, street food feasts to sky-high spectacles, this city loves a good festival—and you're invited. Whether you're visiting for the weekend or staying a little longer, Bristol's summer calendar is stacked with events that bring the city to life in the most unforgettable ways.
At Your Apartment , we’ve got serviced apartments dotted all across the city —from the buzz of the city centre to leafy Clifton , harbourside Wapping Wharf to the trendy Old Market area. Whether you're here to celebrate Pride, feast on global street food, or sip your way through Cider Week, you'll be just minutes from the action (and never far from a fluffy pillow and a SMART TV).
So, ready to plan your perfect Bristol summer? Here are five iconic festivals you won’t want to miss...
Bristol Harbour Festival
A firm local favourite and one of the biggest free festivals in the country, the Bristol Harbour Festival turns the city into a waterfront wonderland.
Expect live music on multiple stages, street performances, dance tents, circus acts, and a whole lot of tasty food and drink.
Boats, barges, and tall ships take centre stage, and the whole event is a celebration of Bristol’s maritime roots with a modern, multicultural twist. It’s loud, lively, and completely unmissable.
Bristol Pride
Bristol Pride is so much more than a parade—it’s a two-week celebration of equality, love, and community.
From queer film screenings and art exhibitions to inclusive club nights and family events, the build-up is packed with colour and culture.
The Main Day Festival on The Downs is the heart of it all, with a huge line-up of music acts (think Gabrielle, Melanie C, and more), food stalls, bars, and a vibrant Pride Parade that fills the city with love and joy.
Bristol International Balloon Fiesta
You haven't truly experienced Bristol until you've seen a sky full of hot air balloons.
The Balloon Fiesta is one of Europe’s biggest ballooning events, drawing pilots (and fans) from across the globe. From the awe-inspiring mass ascents at dawn and dusk to the spectacular Night Glow —where tethered balloons light up in time to music—it’s a festival that’s as peaceful as it is powerful.
Bonus: you can often catch the balloons drifting over Clifton, Bedminster, or even from your own apartment window.
Bristol Cider Week
Let’s face it—cider is a way of life in the West Country, and Bristol Cider Week is a full-on homage to the good stuff.
Venues across the city—from tiny taprooms to cider farms—host tastings, pairing dinners, workshops, and exclusive barrel releases.
Whether you’re into the cloudy scrumpy classics or sparkling new-wave blends, this is your week to sip, swirl, and discover what makes local cider so special. Just pace yourself!