College Green

Saturday

The Bee Garden

Jenny Sanderson is a mum, performance artist, urban mischief maker and lover of the woods. Come into The Bee Garden and play, create and explore the world of pollinators.

Start Time:

11:00

End Time:

18:00

Off Stage

Crazy Golf

The Crazy Golf Company build fun and distinctive family friendly courses using recycled and salvaged materials. Nine holes featuring big, bright and beautiful obstacles with on hand Goofy Golfers in costume make it a must do challenge for all ages!

Start Time:

11:00

End Time:

18:00

Off Stage

Loose Parts Play

Children’s Scrapstore is a charity dedicated to helping businesses divert reusable waste away from landfill to help improve art and play opportunities. Come and explore, create and build with scrap loose parts. This is a drop in session and all ages are welcome.

Start Time:

11:00

End Time:

18:00

Off Stage

Jones and Barnard

Jones & Barnard are cabaret and street entertainment veterans, whose gigs range from the London Palladium to your local high street. With wit, charm and a trunk full of variety tricks, they aim to win over any crowd. The two perform many routines, but are most known for their juggling and escapology act - with a straightjacket, chains and a pint of beer balanced on the head, who knows what will happen?

Start Time:

12:00

End Time:

18:00

On Stage

Bubble Walkabout

With an obsession with the overly theatrical, Valerian Entertainment create uniquely beautiful, jaw dropping acts! Step into their bubbley paradise to bring fantasy to life!

Start Time:

12:00

End Time:

12:30

Off Stage

Come and meet Pip and Posy

Come and say hello to Pip and Posy from Magic Light Pictures hugely popular and award-winning animated pre-school series on Milkshake!, Sky Kids and Nick Jnr.

Start Time:

12:00

End Time:

17:30

Circus Showcase

Join Circomedia as they celebrate their Youth Circus, BTEC, Foundation Degree & BA students. Discover some of the best new talent around, and welcome in the next generation of contemporary circus artists as they tumble, juggle, teeter and swing their way through an exciting cabaret of spectacular skill.

Start Time:

12:10

End Time:

12:55

On Stage

Baby Racing

Harbour Festival favourite BABY RACING returns, in all its glory! Enter your crawlers to compete in this gentle, often hilarious, race to the finish line. Turn up on the day and enter your little ones for their chance to win engraved trophies and much kudos. Of course, it’s not the winning that counts…

Start Time:

12:30

End Time:

12:40

Off Stage

Dragon Dance

A group of students from the University of Bristol who share a passion for Lion Dance. The performance will showcase a cultural lion dance accompanied by musicians playing traditional instruments.

Start Time:

13:00

End Time:

13:20

On Stage

Laser Kiwi

Join the world's only surreal, sketch, award-winning circus troupe! Laser Kiwi presents aerial rope and niche, world record breaking bounce juggling. Expect bizarre ideas, high-level circus and laughs. They’re all the way from New Zealand, the Winners of the Overall Circus Award at FringeWorld 2023... so, should be good!

Start Time:

13:20

End Time:

13:35

On Stage

Circus Workshop

Try your hand at a new circus skill in Circomedia’s circus taster workshops. Led by tutors and students of Bristol’s centre for contemporary circus and physical theatre, this is your chance to have a go at aerial skills, juggling, plate spinning, diabolo and more!

Start Time:

13:30

End Time:

14:15

Off Stage

Alexandra Feit

Alexandra is an American aerialist and acrobat now living in Bristol, known for her highly musical and dynamic work. This fun and powerful act is an exploration of overthinking. It starts with a carefree, almost cocky nature, devolves into repetition and disconnect, before re-emerging to reconnect with the audience.

Start Time:

13:40

End Time:

13:45

On Stage

RISE Youth Dance

RISE Youth Dance vision is for every young person to become the best they can be. 'To be me' is a very special project with a group from our twinned city, Hannover who they have been working in partnership since 2022. This piece celebrates identity - personal and community values.

Start Time:

13:50

End Time:

14:05

On Stage

Bunmi Odumosu and Servo

AfroFusion straps is an exploration of how African drums and afrobeats organically moves the body from within. Bunmi Odumosu is a UK based physical performance artist who performs with passion and energy. She often shares a taste of her African roots in her acts, merging movement with African drums. Servo is a musician, songwriter, singer and multi-instrumentalist.

Start Time:

14:10

End Time:

14:20

On Stage

Bendy Bendini

Benjamin B. French, better known as Bendy Bendini can only be described as an extraordinary gentleman and anatomical wonder. He performs all manner of marvellous body manipulations and contorting, distorting his body into all sorts of weird and wonderful shapes. ‘Flex Master French’ is also well known for his ‘totally tremendous tache’.

Start Time:

14:20

End Time:

14:35

On Stage

Bubble Walkabout

With an obsession with the overly theatrical, Valerian Entertainment create uniquely beautiful, jaw dropping acts! Step into their bubbley paradise to bring fantasy to life!

Start Time:

14:30

End Time:

15:00

Off Stage

Chris and Iona

Chris and Iona are an internationally-trained circus duo who have been performing together for over 10 years. They have performed globally for some of the world’s top cruise lines. This enchanting, period inspired, dance-acrobatics act is a love story of lust, desire and attraction.

Start Time:

14:40

End Time:

14:45

On Stage

Zaki Musa

Experience some fun and joy as Zaki spins and flows on the Aerial Hoop in this upbeat routine specially made for The Bristol Harbour Festival 2023!

Start Time:

14:50

End Time:

14:55

On Stage

Gracie B

Australian born and now Bristol-based Gracie B has over 20 years of professional performance history, specialising in fire artistry and hula-hoops Grace beautifully mixes flames, circus and dance. This elemental treat is spectacular and uniquely entertaining.

Start Time:

15:00

End Time:

15:30

On Stage

Circus Workshop

Start Time:

15:00

End Time:

15:45

Off Stage

Baby Racing

Start Time:

15:00

End Time:

15:10

Off Stage

Jonny and Tilly

Jonny and Tilly have been working as a duo since 2019 after meeting through performing with Extraordinary Bodies – a partnership between Cirque Bijou and Diverse City. They are excited to return to the Bristol Harbour Festival where they performed their first act together. This act is a shameless, romantic, inclusive acrobatic duet which is looking to rattle the accepted world of love and disability.

Start Time:

15:30

End Time:

15:35

On Stage

Farzad Nezameddini

Farzad is a world record holding unicyclist from Iran. He has been performing unicycle for 29 years and has mastered more than 10 models of unicycles, from the shortest with a coin-sized wheel to the tallest, which is nearly seven meters tall!

Start Time:

15:40

End Time:

15:50

On Stage

Zane and Degge

Zane and Degge combine their world class juggling skills with their unique flavour of comedy! They have been performing as a brotherly duo since before they can remember. They are the best jugglers in New Zealand and have toured all over the world. Famous for their kiwi humour these two could build rapport with just about anyone.

Start Time:

15:50

End Time:

16:10

On Stage

Bubble Walkabout

With an obsession with the overly theatrical, Valerian Entertainment create uniquely beautiful, jaw dropping acts! Step into their bubbley paradise to bring fantasy to life!

Start Time:

16:00

End Time:

16:30

Off Stage

Alexandra Feit

Alexandra is an American aerialist and acrobat now living in Bristol, known for her highly musical and dynamic work.

Start Time:

16:10

End Time:

16:15

On Stage

HYPE Dance Company Bristol

HYPE is a non-profit community-based street dance and youth development company that is the heart and soul of street dance in Bristol. They have two amazing performance teams Lil Hype Dance Crew and Hype Reinas Dance Crew who compete and perform all over the UK and Europe. H.Y.P.E stands for: Helping Young People Excel.

Start Time:

16:20

End Time:

16:30

On Stage

Bunmi Odumosu and Servo

Start Time:

16:30

End Time:

16:40

On Stage

Baby Racing

Start Time:

16:30

End Time:

16:40

Off Stage

Chris and Iona

Exciting and evocative! Performing a sassy acrobatic act, Chris and Iona are an internationally-trained circus duo who have been performing together for over 10 years. They have performed globally for some of the world’s top cruise lines.

Start Time:

16:40

End Time:

18:50

On Stage

Bendy Bendini

Benjamin B. French, better known as Bendy Bendini performs all manner of marvellous body manipulations and contorting, distorting his body into all sorts of weird and wonderful shapes. He also swallows swords made of the shiniest Sheffield steel, pierces his flesh with pins and skewers, walks on glass, bangs nails into his head and much more! ‘Flex Master French’ is also well known for his ‘totally tremendous tache’.

Start Time:

16:50

End Time:

17:05

On Stage

Zaki Musa

Come and witness a contemporary and lyrical piece on the Aerial Pole by Zaki, one of the few specialists based in the UK.

Start Time:

17:10

End Time:

17:15

On Stage

Gracie B

Start Time:

17:20

End Time:

17:25

On Stage

Jonny and Tilly

Jonny and Tilly have been working as a duo since 2019 after meeting through performing with Extraordinary Bodies – a partnership between Cirque Bijou and Diverse City. This static trapeze duet was recently created for Extraordinary Bodies' new touring show - Waldo's Circus of Magic and Terror. This act has been highlighted as a standout moment in many reviews and celebrates the joy of inclusive work.

Start Time:

17:30

End Time:

17:35

On Stage

Laser Kiwi

Join the world's only surreal, sketch, award-winning circus troupe! Laser Kiwi presents high risk, moderate reward, skills (which have taken a surprising amount of their lives to learn) featuring the old faithful 'Cup-and-Ball and Jenga'. Expect bizarre ideas, high-level circus and lots of laughs.

Start Time:

17:40

End Time:

17:50

On Stage

Farzad Nezameddini

Farzad is a world-record holding rola bola performer from Iran. With this act, he was the finalist in Emirates Got Talent and voted the best performer three years in a row in the China Circus Festival. Be amazed by his breath-taking, 10 high rola bola act!

Start Time:

17:50

End Time:

18:00

On Stage

Sunday

Hat Making

Children’s Scrapstore is a charity dedicated to helping businesses divert reusable waste away from landfill to help improve art and play opportunities. Come along and make a hat from scrap materials. This is a drop-in session and all ages are welcome.

Start Time:

11:00

End Time:

18:00

Off Stage

Crazy Golf

Start Time:

11:00

End Time:

18:00

Off Stage

The Bee Garden

Jenny Sanderson is a mum, performance artist, urban mischief maker and lover of the woods. Come into The Bee Garden and play, create and explore the world of pollinators.

Start Time:

11:00

End Time:

18:00

Off Stage

Jones and Barnard

Start Time:

12:00

End Time:

18:00

On Stage

Jennifer Hebden and Kate Cygan

Comedy acrobatic due showcase 'The Pressures of Penguinhood' - two haphazard penguins show us that love conquers all, even where grace and dexterity are lacking, as they attempt to co-parent their egg against the odds.

Start Time:

12:00

End Time:

12:20

Off Stage

Come and meet Pip and Posy

Come and say hello to Pip and Posy from Magic Light Pictures hugely popular and award-winning animated pre-school series on Milkshake!, Sky Kids and Nick Jnr.

Start Time:

12:00

End Time:

17:30

Circus Showcase

Start Time:

12:10

End Time:

12:55

On Stage

Baby Racing

Start Time:

12:30

End Time:

12:40

Off Stage

Bubble Walkabout

With an obsession with the overly theatrical, Valerian Entertainment create uniquely beautiful, jaw dropping acts! Step into their bubbley paradise to bring fantasy to life!

Start Time:

12:40

End Time:

13:10

Off Stage

Laser Kiwi

Start Time:

13:00

End Time:

13:15

On Stage

Eden

12 year old Eden is a contortionist and acro performer from Bristol. Get ready for some amazing tricks and displays of flexibility as she performs her brand new routine showcasing her amazing ability to twist and turn herself into crazy shapes!

Start Time:

13:20

End Time:

13:25

On Stage

Alexandra Feit

Start Time:

13:30

End Time:

13:35

On Stage

Circus Workshops

Start Time:

13:30

End Time:

14:15

Off Stage

Jennifer Hebden and Leikaysha-Rae Reed

LK and Jen make an unlikely swinging trapeze duo - LK is a dancer and Jen is a clown. Together their contrasting styles make for a striking and original performance to keep you on the edge of your seats… Watch as this duo fly high through the air and gasp as LK takes the leap from the trapeze... but will Jen be able to catch her?

Start Time:

13:40

End Time:

13:45

On Stage

Bendy Bendini

Start Time:

13:50

End Time:

14:05

On Stage

Bunmi Odumosu and Servo

Start Time:

14:10

End Time:

14:20

On Stage

Chris and Iona

Start Time:

14:20

End Time:

14:25

On Stage

Jennifer Hebden and Kate Cygan

Start Time:

14:20

End Time:

14:40

Off Stage

Zaki Musa

Experience some fun and joy as Zaki spins and flows on the Aerial Hoop in this upbeat routine specially made for The Bristol Harbour Festival 2023!

Start Time:

14:30

End Time:

14:35

On Stage

Khadia, Eden and Jess

11 year old Khadia, 12 year old Eden and nine year old Jess will be performing incredible acrobatic tricks in their brand new trio routine.

Start Time:

14:40

End Time:

14:45

On Stage

Bubble Walkabout

With an obsession with the overly theatrical, Valerian Entertainment create uniquely beautiful, jaw dropping acts! Step into their bubbley paradise to bring fantasy to life!

Start Time:

14:40

End Time:

15:10

Off Stage

Gracie B

Start Time:

14:50

End Time:

15:20

On Stage

Baby Racing

Start Time:

15:00

End Time:

15:10

Off Stage

Circus Workshop

Start Time:

15:00

End Time:

15:45

Off Stage

Jonny and Tilly

Start Time:

15:20

End Time:

15:25

On Stage

Jennifer Hebden & Kate Cygan

Start Time:

15:20

End Time:

15:40

Off Stage

Farzad Nezameddini

Start Time:

15:30

End Time:

15:40

On Stage

Zane and Degge

Start Time:

15:40

End Time:

15:55

On Stage

Bubble Walkabout

With an obsession with the overly theatrical, Valerian Entertainment create uniquely beautiful, jaw dropping acts! Step into their bubbley paradise to bring fantasy to life!

Start Time:

15:50

End Time:

16:20

Off Stage

Bristol 4 Tibet Community

A unique, traditional cultural performance from children of the Tibetan community in Bristol.

Start Time:

16:00

End Time:

16:10

On Stage

Alexandra Feit

Alexandra is an American aerialist and acrobat now living in Bristol, known for her highly musical and dynamic work.

Start Time:

16:10

End Time:

16:15

On Stage

Khadia

Khadia is an 11 year old contortionist and acro performer from Bristol. Get ready for some amazing tricks and displays of flexibility as she performs her brand new routine which showcases her amazing ability to twist and turn herself into crazy shapes!

Start Time:

16:20

End Time:

16:25

On Stage

Bunmi Odumosu and Servo

Start Time:

16:25

End Time:

16:35

On Stage

Baby Racing

Start Time:

16:30

End Time:

16:40

Off Stage

Jennifer Hebden & Kate Cygan

Start Time:

16:30

End Time:

16:50

Off Stage

Bendy Bendini

Start Time:

16:40

End Time:

16:55

On Stage

Chris and Iona

Start Time:

17:00

End Time:

17:10

On Stage

Zaki Musa

Come and witness a contemporary and lyrical piece on the Aerial Pole by Zaki, one of the few specialists based in the UK.

Start Time:

17:10

End Time:

17:15

On Stage

Danni's Dance Academy

Danni’s Dance Academy is a very successful, award-winning street dance school in Bristol. At the UDO Street Dance world’s championships in 2022 they were placed 6th place in the world! They love to build young people’s confidence through dancing while teaching the foundations of street dance styles.

Start Time:

17:20

End Time:

17:25

On Stage

Gracie B

Australian-born and now Bristol-based Gracie B has over 20 years of professional performance history, specialising in fire artistry and hula-hoops Grace beautifully mixes flames, circus and dance. This elemental treat is spectacular and uniquely entertaining.

Start Time:

17:30

End Time:

17:35

On Stage

Jonny and Tilly

Start Time:

17:40

End Time:

17:45

On Stage

Laser Kiwi

Start Time:

17:50

End Time:

18:00

On Stage

Farzad Nezameddini

Start Time:

18:00

End Time:

18:10

On Stage

College Green: Circus Playground

Saturday

The Bee Garden

Crazy Golf

Loose Parts Play

Jones and Barnard

Bubble Walkabout

Come and meet Pip and Posy

Circus Showcase

Baby Racing

Dragon Dance

Laser Kiwi

Circus Workshop

Alexandra Feit

RISE Youth Dance

Bunmi Odumosu and Servo

Bendy Bendini

Bubble Walkabout

Chris and Iona

Zaki Musa

Gracie B

Circus Workshop

Baby Racing

Jonny and Tilly

Farzad Nezameddini

Zane and Degge

Bubble Walkabout

Alexandra Feit

HYPE Dance Company Bristol

Bunmi Odumosu and Servo

Baby Racing

Chris and Iona

Bendy Bendini

Zaki Musa

Gracie B

Jonny and Tilly

Laser Kiwi

Farzad Nezameddini

Sunday

Hat Making

Crazy Golf

The Bee Garden

Jones and Barnard

Jennifer Hebden and Kate Cygan

Come and meet Pip and Posy

Circus Showcase

Baby Racing

Bubble Walkabout

Laser Kiwi

Eden

Alexandra Feit

Circus Workshops

Jennifer Hebden and Leikaysha-Rae Reed

Bendy Bendini

Bunmi Odumosu and Servo

Chris and Iona

Jennifer Hebden and Kate Cygan

Zaki Musa

Khadia, Eden and Jess

Bubble Walkabout

Gracie B

Baby Racing

Circus Workshop

Jonny and Tilly

Jennifer Hebden & Kate Cygan

Farzad Nezameddini

Zane and Degge

Bubble Walkabout

Bristol 4 Tibet Community

Alexandra Feit

Khadia

Bunmi Odumosu and Servo

Baby Racing

Jennifer Hebden & Kate Cygan

Bendy Bendini

Chris and Iona

Zaki Musa

Danni's Dance Academy

Gracie B

Jonny and Tilly