Are planning an exciting travel schedule for 2022? Make sure to include a trip to Bristol in your itinerary and time it well to include some of the fantastic events in Bristol throughout the year. Our serviced apartments in Bristol are ideal event accommodation for families, couples, groups and solos. Book your accommodation soon to avoid disappointment in what promises to be a busy year.
1. COMEDY IN BRISTOL 2
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There are hundreds of comedy gigs and concerts in Bristol in 2022, some rescheduled from last year, some brand new. Our pick of the best includes Russell Brand doing stand-up on the strangeness of the last 18 months in Ashton Gate Stadium in May, the fantastically funny deadpan comedy stylings of Jimmy Carr’s Terribly Funny Tour in Bristol Hippodrome in January and world-renown comic Alan Carr in September in the same place.
2. MUSICALS IN BRISTOL 2022
What is it that makes musical theatre that bit extra special? We love welcoming world-class shows to Bristol and 2022 does not disappoint. This year, we’re delighted to welcome the touring production of The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe, adapted from C S Lewis’ beloved tale about four children who are whisked away from wartime Britain into a fantastical land of snow. The show comes to the Bristo Hippodromein May 22.If fairy tales aren’t up your street, wait until August ‘22 and enjoy The Bat Out Of Hell rock’n’roll musical by Jim Steinman based on the Meat Loaf album.
3. SLAPSTICK FESTIVAL BRISTOL
From 26 to 30 January the city celebrates silent, visual and classic on-screen comedy in the Slapstick Festival. Events take place across the city in Bristol Cathedral, the Redgrave Theatre, St George’s Bristol and Watershed. There is an all-star line-up promised with a huge number of live guests, on-screen alternative comedy films, early Russian, Czech and Japanese silent comedies and the regional premiere of the new Chaplin documentary. It’s an absolute must-do for lovers of classic comedy and stand up.
4. MUSIC FESTIVALS IN BRISTOL 2022
We can’t wait to welcome back Love Saves the Day, Bristol’s biggest and best music festival from 2nd-3rd June in Ashton Court. The fantastic line up includes major acts performing live across the weekend like Mahalia, Little Simz, Slow thai, Ghetts and Pa Salieu. If that’s not enough, join fantastic acts like High Flying Birds, First Aid Kit and Jungle in Lloyd’s Amphitheatre Harbourside at Bristol Sounds from Wednesday June 22nd through to Sunday June 26th, 2022. There are many more acts and festivals to be announced for 2022 so watch this space!
5. HARBOUR FESTIVAL
July sees the return of one of the UK’s largest public festivals, Bristol Harbour Festival, giving us a chance to show off our local talent and rich musical roots. The festival celebrates the city’s maritime heritage and the importance of Bristol’s docks and harbour. Whatever your musical tastes, you’ll find something special at the Bristol Music Stage with everything from sequins and disco to roots, reggae and rock. Keep an eye on their official website which will be announced closer to the time. It’s guaranteed to be a fantastic day/weekend for all the family.
6. FIESTA FORTNIGHT
From Thursday 11th August -Sunday 14 August 2022 Fiesta Fortnight powered by Costa Coffee returns to Bristol and we can’t wait! This year hundreds of hot air balloons will take off from multiple locations across the city and fill the sky with classic balloons and some special shapes and characters to delight and amazing kids and… grown up kids! Aside from the balloons, this four-day festival is packed with family-friendly fun, and you might even be lucky enough to ride in one of these magnificent balloons with your family. Many people have never been lucky enough to see a real-life hot air balloon, never mind get the chance to ride in one!
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