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Music Festivals · Bristol · 2026
Bristol Music Festivals — 2026 Dates, Lineups & Weekend Passes
1 confirmed festival in Bristol this year, sorted by date. Lineups, weekend passes, single-day tickets — live availability refreshed every 6 hours.
Live · 2026
Upcoming Bristol Music Festivals
1 festival sorted by date.
How Bristol's Festival Season Works
UK festival season runs late May through early September, anchored by the spring, early-May and August bank-holiday long weekends. Bristol's 2026 lineups route through major UK festival promoters (Festival Republic, AEG, SJM) plus city-led music programming at parks, racecourses and waterfronts. Weekend passes tier — Early Bird clears 4 to 6 months out, standard tier follows at a 20 to 40 percent premium, day tickets unlock once the daily splits are confirmed. Indoor festival series and end-of-season weekenders extend programming into October.
Music Festivals FAQ — Bristol
When is festival season in Bristol?▼
Bristol's festival season runs late May through early September, anchored by the bank-holiday long weekends. The biggest day and weekend bills cluster in July and August.
What's the biggest music festival near Bristol?▼
Based on current Ticketmaster listings, Gloucestershire Cricket - Oktoberfest (16 October 2026) is the headline music festival routing through Bristol right now. Tap the card above for the full lineup, pass tiers and live availability.
Are Bristol festivals all-ages?▼
Most outdoor music festivals in Bristol are all-ages with restricted-access beer gardens for 18+/19+/21+ depending on local licensing. Indoor club-stage festivals are usually 18+ or 19+ only. Each individual festival sets its own age rules — check the festival's official page (linked from each card above) before buying weekend passes for minors.
What music festivals are happening in Bristol in 2026?▼
1 confirmed music festival is listed for Bristol in 2026, sorted by date above. New festivals appear here automatically as they're announced on Ticketmaster.
How do I get tickets to a Bristol music festival?▼
Click any festival above to go directly to its official Ticketmaster checkout. Single-day, weekend, and full-festival passes are usually listed separately — buy passes early because tiered pricing means the cheapest tier sells out first.
Are there free music festivals in Bristol?▼
Bristol typically hosts a mix of paid headline festivals and free community music events. See the Bristol free events page for non-ticketed shows, then check this page for ticketed festival lineups.
What should I bring to a Bristol music festival?▼
Standard outdoor-festival kit: a clear bag (most fests now enforce a clear-bag policy), sunscreen, refillable water bottle (where allowed), portable charger, and weather-appropriate layers. Check the festival's official site for exact entry rules.