Arts, culture and events

Arts and culture

Arts and culture includes music, dance, theatre and live production, visual art, video and film, photography and multi-media. We have a real role to play in our towns and communities, providing genuine opportunities for people to come together, to innovate, to create and to engage in community life.

Events

We host and licence many events, ranging from major outdoor events such as the Bristol Harbour Festival and St Paul’s Carnival, to touring theatre productions, sporting events, charity fundraisers, community fares, religious festivals and arts trails.

To find out about the latest events, visit our online events listing and search by event type or visit our major events page which gives details of major events in Bristol from May to October,

Licensing an event

We also provide the licensing, permit and safety requirements needed for outdoor events in Bristol.

Bristol Film Office - film licensing

Bristol Film Office is a free service to all productions planning to film in the city, dedicated to making your film, television or commercial photography shoot run as smoothly as possible when on location in Bristol. We also deal with film licensing in Bristol.

We can assist at all stages of production from initial location and crewing advice to recces and logistical support. For further advice about filming in Bristol, please give the Bristol Film Office staff a call.