Find out about the community-led event and when it takes place.
The 2026 Bristol Community Festival took place 6 to 13 June.
It was a week of community-led events that celebrated the people, groups and volunteers whose everyday actions help make Bristol a more welcoming, connected and supportive city.
It was held in community spaces across the city, with a final celebration at City Hall on Saturday 13 June 2026.
For full details of the events the grant funded in 2026, view
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Appendix A (269 KB)
for details.
The Bristol Community Festival 2026 programme also included 11 events that were not funded through the grant programme. To learn more, view
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Appendix B(238 KB)
.
The festival will return in 2027:
- highlighting social action across Bristol
- bringing communities together to share experiences and build stronger connections and belonging
- celebrating the many ways local people create welcoming spaces, support one another, and strengthen community cohesion
Follow the Communities Newsletter for updates about the 2027 festival.