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Forest Live at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum
Date: From 17th July to 22nd July 2025
Where: Westonbirt, The National Arboretum
About: The popular Forest Live at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum is back for 2025! From 17th July to 22nd July 2025, you will get the chance to listen to some incredible live music.
- 17th June - Snow Patrol
- 18th June - Sting
- 19th June - Elbow
- 20th June - Paul Heaton
- 21st June - Mcfly
- 22nd June - The Script
Price: Various
Tickets: Click HERE to book tickets
Grooves On The Green
Date: 27th-29th June 2025
Location: In Dorset - Ashley Cross Green, Poole, BH14 8UF
Event Information: Grooves on the Green is a family-friendly festival that occurs across 3 days and is full of live music and entertainment on two stages with loads of other attractions including top quality local food and drink; Kidzone with face painting, magicians, and inflatables; a Nerf battle arena; clothing and craft stalls and more.
Price: Various prices - click here to view them.
Love Saves the Day | Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th May 2025
Date: Saturday 24 May 2025 to Sunday 25 May 2025
Where: Ashton Court Estate, Long Ashton, Avon, Bristol, BS41 9JN
About: Love Saves The Day is back for 2025 - and this is much more than just a music event; it's a vibrant celebration of love, diversity, and creativity!
Set against the backdrop of the picturesque city, this festival is a beacon of unity, bringing together people from all walks of life to share in the joy of music and art. With an impressive lineup of local and international artists spanning various genres, attendees can expect an immersive experience that transcends mere entertainment.
Price:
- Weekend - 6 FOR 5 TIER 3 £120.87 (£107.92) Quantity selection for ticket type WEEKEND - 6 FOR 5 TIER 3
- Weekend - TIER 3 £145.04 (£129.50)
- Saturday - TIER 3 £75.60 (£67.50) Quantity selection for ticket type SATURDAY - TIER 3
- Saturday - 6 FOR 5 TIER 3 £63.00 (£56.25)
- Sunday - TIER 2 £70.00 (£62.50) Quantity selection for ticket type SUNDAY - TIER 2
- Sunday - 6 FOR 5 TIER 2 £58.32 (£52.08)
Tickets: Click HERE to book tickets.
Forwards Festival | Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th August 2025
Date: Saturday 23rd August to Sunday 24th August 2025
Where: Durdham Down, Circular Rd, Clifton, Bristol BS9 1NE
About: Headliners include Loyle Carner, Four Tet and Jessie Ware!
This festival aims to present high quality, diverse and heritage music acts alongside emerging artists from Bristol & beyond. The festival presents a contemporary curation of music while paying homage to Bristol’s long standing history of being a music city.
In addition, Forwards is more than just a music festival, it looks to challenge what metropolitan festivals can be today and how they can do good, from the inside out. The 2-day festival aims to harness the power of live events to bring people together for incredible music moments and lasting positive change.
Price: Pre-sale tickets go live Tuesday 5th March at 10am.
Tickets: Click HERE to buy tickets
Bristol Harbour Festival | Friday 18th - Sunday 20th July 2025
Date: Friday 18th - Sunday 20th July 2025
Where: Bristol Harbour
About: This festival brings the best artists across all genres over 3 days alongside maritime magic with their on-the-water programme.
Price: FREE
Tickets: Buy tickets by clicking HERE!
Bristol Balloon Fiesta | Friday 8th August - Sunday 10th August 2025
Date: Friday 8th August - Sunday 10th August 2025
Where: Ashton Court Estate, Long Ashton, Avon, Bristol, BS41 9JN
About: A modest assembly of balloon enthusiasts came together to commemorate the inaugural event at the renowned ballooning venue, Ashton Court. Today, the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta draws more than 100 hot air balloons and captivates an audience of 500,000 enthusiasts throughout the four-day extravaganza.
Price: FREE (parking fees only)
Tickets: Click HERE to register for tickets
FAQs
What festivals are in Bristol?
- Festivals in Bristol
- Free From Festival (BRISTOL 2025)
- Beyond Therapy Festival of Activism 2025
- Bath Dance Fitness Fiesta ~ March 15th, 2025
- SYNCT
- The Spring South Glos Food & Drink Festival - Sat 17th & Sun 18th May 2025
- The Sodbury Yarn Over - Saturday 12th
- Gin & Rum Festival - Bristol - 2025
What are the top 5 festivals in the UK?
The most popular festivals in England are:
- Leeds Festival
- Focus Wales
- The Great Escape
- Glastonbury Festival
- Wireless
- All Points East
What festival is on the Downs in Bristol?
Forwards Festival - arts and music festival.