Free events in Bristol
Free things to do in Bristol, sorted for quick planning.
Current events and activities in Bristol
- Formal Sppeedwear
From the furnaces of Stoke-On-Trent come Formal Sppeedwear, a wonky new wave teacup ready to be sipped, brimming with a heady infusion of Yellow Magic Orchestra, Neu and DEVO.
19:00-21:00 at The Crofters Rights
- Light and Life at Frenchay Village Hall
An exhibition of paintings by local professional artist Paul Weaver. Tea, coffee, cold drinks and cakes will be available, proceeds from which will be donated to Dementia UK. Free entry and free parking.
Check official times at Frenchay Village Hall
- The Dominican Front Room at Watershed
A 1960s front room in Britain was a place of both domesticity and formality - precious objects were displayed, records were played, families gathered, albeit only on special occasions, or for guests like the priest or th
Check official times at Watershed
- Weeding action around Twerton Village Hall
We’ve been asked to help the Twerton and Whiteway Community Network by weeding and tidying the area around Twerton Village Hall which has become overgrown. Please bring gloves. We’ll be focusing on the footpath and aroun
10:30-12:30 at Twerton Village Hall
- Group Run/Walk - 3 Nov with Eats - Sparkling!
It's Tuesday so it's a group run (and walk), meeting in (and returning to) Workout on Welsh Back - it’s dark so bring a head/chest torch, gloves are normally needed, biting insects warning - insect repellent recommended
18:20-20:00 at Workout Harbourside
- GoodGym Eats - Pot Pot Malatang
Come join us for the monthly GoodGym Eats. This month we are going to Pot Pot Malatang (hot pots): Pay for what you eat and drink.
20:00-21:45 at Pot Pot Malatang
- Counting Blessings All Day Party at Wiper and True
Afro-Cuban afternoon; Dancefloor Jazz early evening; Soul & Jazz-influenced Dance Music into the night is the order of events at the next Counting Blessings All-Dayer at the Wiper and True Taproom, Old Market.
Check official times at Unit 11, City Business Park,
- MOINK Unhinged at The Elmer's Arms
French-British indie-punk and alternative rock band Moink Unhinged comes to Bristol for a live performance at The Elmer's Arms on Saturday 7 November.
Check official times at 53 Old Market Street
- Helping at Royate Hill Local Nature Reserve
Helping the Friends of Royate Hill Local Nature Reserve with a mixture of litter picking and essential habitat management. Meeting by the entrance to the viaduct on Greenbank View.
11:00-12:00 at See what3words in listing
- Scott House Museum Open Days at WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre
Find out about the extraordinary life of Sir Peter Scott and the place he called home. Step back in time and discover the Scott family home, little changed since it was built in 1953.
Check official times at WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre
- Adult running
It's our Tuesday social group run (and walk), meeting in (and returning to) Workout on Welsh Back - bring yourself, your gloves, a head or chest torch and the biting insects are hungry - insect repellent recommended - yo
18:20-20:00 at Workout Harbourside
- Astronomy on Tap at The Lansdown
Astronomy on Tap Bristol is back with another set of talks at The Lansdown on Wednesday 11 November. Join for an exciting evening of astronomy talks, news and a quiz!
Check official times at 8 Clifton Rd
- Mudbelly Ceramics: Angels at Spike Island
This hands-on Mudbelly Ceramics workshop for Black people is led by artist Phoebe Collings-James and inspired by Spike Island exhibiting artist Beverly Buchanan's angels. Buchanan frequently drew and constructed paper an
Check official times at Cumberland Road
- WheelUP All Night Long at Wiper and True
Wiper and True are thrilled to welcome WheelUP to the Taproom, Old Market for an extended showcase of Broken Beat, Soulful House, and Nu Jazz. WheelUP is the moniker of West London's broken beat renaissance man, producer
Check official times at Unit 11, City Business Park,
- Adult running
Come and join us at the Northern Slopes at 10:00am to help with litter picking and maintenance bottom of the steps. Please bring your own gloves. Tools will be provided. Meet at the top of the steps. Looking forward to s
10:00-11:00 at Novers Steps
- Berry Maze - November session
Barney and the other volunteers from the Berry Maze would live our help with weeding and tidying around the Maze, maybe watering some new plants now that Summer is summering. Put these three words into what3words to get
14:30-16:00 at Malago Greenway Berry Maze
- Christmas Unwrapped at Dyrham Park
Christmas Unwrapped at Dyrham Park 2026 Celebrate the festive season with Christmas Unwrapped at Dyrham Park, a magical Christmas experience at the National Trust's historic country estate in South Gloucestershire, betwe
Check official times at Dyrham Park
- Made in Bristol Gift Fair at Bristol Beacon
Made in Bristol Gift Fair at Bristol Beacon 2026 The one-of-a-kind Made in Bristol Gift Fair returns to Bristol Beacon in Bristol city centre for Christmas 2026!
10:00-16:00 at Colston Street
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