What it is, grants available and who can apply to host an event.
The Bristol Community Festival is taking place 6 to 13 June 2026.
It'll be held in community spaces across the city, with a final celebration at City Hall on Saturday 13 June.
It's a week of community-led events that celebrates the people, groups and volunteers whose everyday actions help make Bristol a more welcoming, connected and supportive city.
The festival:
- highlights social action across Bristol
- brings communities together to share experiences and build stronger connections and belonging
- celebrates the many ways local people create welcoming spaces, support one another, and strengthen community cohesion
Programme of festival events
To find out more and view the full festival programme, visit Bristol Community Festival (Can Do Bristol).
Self-funded event applications
Earlier this year, community organisations and resident-led groups were invited to apply for grants to help host festival events.
Applications for both funded and self-funded events have now closed, and the official programme has been confirmed.