Bristol is lighting up in 2025 with a packed festival season—from giant balloons in the sky to sizzling street food, colourful street art and brilliant music. Urban Apartments offers the perfect serviced apartments as stylish, convenient bases for enjoying Bristol festivals in 2025 and truly feeling like a local living in the city. Take a look at whats on…
🎈 Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (8–10 August 2025)
Europe’s largest free hot‑air ballon festival returns to Ashton Court with two daily mass ascents, stunning Nightglow shows, aerial displays and family fun.
🔗 Bristol Balloon Fiesta
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🎉 Bristol Harbour Festival (18–20 July 2025)
A free maritime celebration on the waterfront, featuring live music, outdoor performances, circus acts and local cuisine. Over 250,000 visitors attend annually.
Stay nearby: Clifton apartments provide easy access to festival zones.
🍽 Feast On Food Festival (24–27 July 2025)
Located on Clifton Downs, this celebrated foodie event showcases local restaurants, live cooking demos, wine tastings, live music and children’s entertainment.
Perfect for: Booking a luxury apartment nearby to enjoy the festival and return to comfort.
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🎨 Upfest Street‑Art Festival (19th – 27th July 2025)
Europe’s largest street-art festival in Bedminster & Southville with live mural painting, workshops, panel discussions and tours
🎭 Bristol Shakespeare Festival (14th July – 21st August 2025)
Free, professional outdoor theatre in city parks—including major open-air Shakespeare productions.
Ideal base: Central apartments let you combine culture and convenience.
🔗 Bristol Shakespeare Festival
🏳️🌈 Bristol Pride (28 June–13 July 2025)
One of the UK’s biggest Pride celebrations: parades, performance, theatre, music, and celebrations celebrated across the city.
Stay close: Central serviced apartments make it easy to join the parade and Pride exhibitions—don’t miss the Martin Parr Pride photo show at the Bristol Museum .
🎶 Bristol Sounds (25–29 June 2025)
A week-long riverside music festival featuring acts like Supergrass and Kaiser Chiefs.
Stay central or by the harbourside for live music and a vibrant riverside atmosphere.
Booking Smart Tips
- Book early – the best serviced apartments fill up fast during Bristol festivals.
- Take advantage of package deals for multi-event stays.
- Match location to attractions– find the festival you’re attending in our guides and find apartments right around the corner.
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Secure your ideal serviced apartment for Bristol festivals in 2025 now.
Have questions? We can help match you to the perfect place for any event on your Bristol calendar.
Published: 23.06.25 by Phoebe Clutton
