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Not sure what things to do in Bristol this weekend? Whatever the weather, whatever your mood, we’ll always have you covered. Be it the best restaurants and gigs to awesome art galleries and bottomless brunches, we’ve got you weekend sorted.
What to watch this weekend
1. Paris 2024 Olympics
The ultimate sporting event of the summer kicks off this Friday (July 26 – August 11). This year, Team GB is sending 327 athletes to compete in 24 different sports at Paris 2024 Olympics – and as much as we want to support them all, we can’t watch them all… That’s why we’ve figured out our hometown heroes at Paris 2024 – those athletes hailing from Bristol. Whether it’s artistic swimming, 400m dash or hockey, you can see the Bristolians competing by heading here.
Free things to do this weekend in Bristol
2. Arnos Vale Cemetery
Arnos Vale Cemetery – the Victorian-era cemetery with 45 green acres to explore – was officially the most visited free attraction in South West. That makes it more popular Clifton Suspension Bridge, Wells Cathedral and The Donkey Sanctuary. So what makes it so popular? Well, you’ll find acres of green space, self-guided/guided tours, on-site exhibitions and a cafe serving hot drinks and cake. But we say, find out what the fuss is yourself this weekend!
3. Feast On
Tuck into Bristol’s new food festival, Feast On, this weekend (July 26 – 28). Up on the Downs, you’ll find restaurant pop-ups, a banqueting area, a produce market, cooking demos, open-fire cooking and much more. Expect the best of Bristol’s top restaurants and traders showcase their signature dishes – Magari, The Bank Tavern, Snobby’s and Ahh Toots are a few of the names signed up. There’ll also bo live music and a dedicated children’s area. Learn more by heading here.
Things to do with kids this weekend
4. Lumosphere
Described as “an immersive and interactive walk-through,” Lumosphere is set to completely transform Cabot Circus’ historic Friary Building in Quakers Friars into a 45-minute, multi-sensory experience for ages. From July 26 until August 16, you can interact with the art, hear incredible soundscapes and gaze into extraordinary projections. It’s focused on four distinct, immersive spaces with various themes including: ‘perspective’, ‘beginnings’, ‘journey’, ‘connection’, ‘discovery’, and ‘exploration’. You’ll be guided by lights and soundscapes and find information on installations, artists, curation, music and more as you enter each space.
5. Funderworld Theme Park
After some cheap thrills? The only theme park in Bristol returns this weekend. The annual Funderworld Theme Park is back at Durdham Downs (July 19 to August 17) offering roller coasters, a 44m Ferris wheel, dodgem cars, crazy golf, a haunted house, a sky swing, tea cups and saucers and countless other traditional funfair rides. Plus, your littlest ones can enjoy of giant inflatables, bungee trampolines, and fairground games. Entry costs £10 and provides four hours of unlimited riding.
Where to party in Bristol this weekend
6. Dubtendo
Finally, a party for nerds! Everyone’s favourite Boomtown street party is back in Bristol with the full Dubtendo daytime experience taking over the Boxing Club car park for a whole day of raving and gaming. With a huge multi-genre lineup, alongside multiplayer retro games, this not-for-profit event is also raising funds for The Broad Plain and Riverside Youth Project charity. The youth project has served the Bristol community around St Judes for the past 130 years but had all its funding cut in 2023. Events like this are helping to ensure the future of this important Bristol space. Get your tickets here.