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College Green

Family Playground at College Green

College Green will once again bring street style circus performances with tricks, stunts and more to one of the city’s most-loved green spaces. With a weekend of performances, drama workshops, wildlife trails, circus workshops and even a foam party, the fun never stops at the Family Playground!

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Cirque Bijou Presents

Cirque Bijou Presents… a programme of Circus and Street Theatre on College Green

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Marky Jay

Host for Cirque Bijou's Circus and Street Theatre programme on College Green

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17:00

Circomedia Youth Circus

Come and witness the incredible talents of Circomedia's Youth Circus troupe as they perform a captivating collaborative performance.

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12:20

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12:10

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12:20

Baby Racing

Get ready for some fun and excitement as Cirque Bijou presents the highly anticipated BABY RACING competition on College Green. Don't miss the chance to enter your little crawlers into this hilarious race, where they can win trophies and bragging rights. Of course, it’s not just the winning that counts…

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To

12:35

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12:25

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12:35

Circomedia Circus Workshops

Step right up and test out a fresh circus talent at Circomedia's taster workshops! Guided by skilled and welcoming instructors from Bristol's school for contemporary circus and physical performance, seize the opportunity to try your hand at juggling, master the art of plate spinning, refine your tightwire balance, and much more!

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To

14:00

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12:30

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14:00

Pete Anderson

Pete Anderson is a Rubik’s Cube solving knife-master. His signature move is scaling a 10ft freestanding ladder, backwards, in a kilt.

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Levantes Dance Theatre

High tea with a twist. Brace yourself for a spectacle of shimmering cakes, extravagant costumes, and playful antics that will transport you into a world bursting with vibrant hues and delightful absurdity.

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Khadia

Get ready to be enchanted by Khadia, a remarkable 12-year-old contortionist hailing from Bristol.

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13:45

The Black Eagles

The Black Eagles put on an extraordinary spectacle, blending mesmerizing acrobatics, dynamic dance moves, and a vibrant African soundtrack that will uplift your spirits.

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Frenetic Engineering presents Goldie Fiasco

Fresh from her come-back tour of the car parks of Las Vegas, to the grassland of Bristol's College Green, Goldie Fiasco is looking for a new double act partner. Could it be you? Goldie brings glitz and glamour and will have you laughing whilst holding on to your picnic blankets. Just be sure to keep an eye out for those flying knives!

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Circomedia BTEC and Higher Education Showcase

Join Circomedia as they celebrate their BTEC and Higher Education degree students. Don't miss this showcase of the best new talent around, and welcome the next generation of contemporary circus artists as they tumble, juggle and swing their way through an exhilarating cabaret of spectacular skill. Circomedia offers full time, academic training in circus skills in the context of physical theatre, performance, and creativity.

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To

15:10

Start:

14:50

End:

15:10

Baby Racing

Get ready for some fun and excitement as Cirque Bijou presents the highly anticipated BABY RACING competition on College Green. Don't miss the chance to enter your little crawlers into this hilarious race, where they can win trophies and bragging rights. Of course, it’s not just the winning that counts…

15:15

To

15:25

Start:

15:15

End:

15:25

Pete Anderson

Pete Anderson is a Rubik’s Cube solving knife-master. His signature move is scaling a 10ft freestanding ladder, backwards, in a kilt.

15:30

To

16:05

Start:

15:30

End:

16:05

Circomedia Circus Workshops

Step right up and test out a fresh circus talent at Circomedia's taster workshops! Guided by skilled and welcoming instructors from Bristol's school for contemporary circus and physical performance, seize the opportunity to try your hand at juggling, master the art of plate spinning, refine your tightwire balance, and much more!

15:30

To

17:00

Start:

15:30

End:

17:00

Levantes Dance Theatre

High tea with a twist. Brace yourself for a spectacle of shimmering cakes, extravagant costumes, and playful antics that will transport you into a world bursting with vibrant hues and delightful absurdity.

16:10

To

16:30

Start:

16:10

End:

16:30

Danni's Dance Academy

Be prepared to be blown away by the performances of 3 Street Dance troupes from Danni's Dance Academy!

16:30

To

16:40

Start:

16:30

End:

16:40

The Black Eagles

The Black Eagles put on an extraordinary spectacle, blending mesmerizing acrobatics, dynamic dance moves, and a vibrant African soundtrack that will uplift your spirits.

16:40

To

17:00

Start:

16:40

End:

17:00

Cirque Bijou Presents

Cirque Bijou Presents… an array of local and national, emerging and world-class family friendly entertainers on College Green

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To

17:00

Start:

12:00

End:

17:00

Marky Jay

Host for Cirque Bijou's Circus and Street Theatre programme on College Green

12:00

To

17:00

Start:

12:00

End:

17:00

Circomedia Youth Circus

Come and witness the incredible talents of Circomedia's Youth Circus troupe as they perform a captivating collaborative performance.

12:10

To

12:20

Start:

12:10

End:

12:20

Baby Racing

Get ready for some laughter and excitement as Cirque Bijou presents the highly anticipated BABY RACING competition on College Green. Don't miss the chance to enter your little crawlers into this hilarious race, where they can win trophies and bragging rights. Of course, it’s not just the winning that counts…

12:25

To

12:35

Start:

12:25

End:

12:35

Circomedia Circus Workshops

Step right up and test out a fresh circus talent at Circomedia's taster workshops! Guided by skilled and welcoming instructors from Bristol's school for contemporary circus and physical performance, seize the opportunity to try your hand at juggling, master the art of plate spinning, refine your tightwire balance, and much more!

12:30

To

14:00

Start:

12:30

End:

14:00

Pete Anderson

Pete Anderson is a Rubik’s Cube solving knife-master. His signature move is scaling a 10ft freestanding ladder, backwards, in a kilt.

12:40

To

13:15

Start:

12:40

End:

13:15

Khadia

Get ready to be enchanted by Khadia, a remarkable 12-year-old contortionist hailing from Bristol.

13:20

To

13:25

Start:

13:20

End:

13:25

Dani Rola

Prepare to be captivated by Dani, a rola bola artist hailing from Ethiopia.

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To

13:35

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13:30

End:

13:35

Pirates of the Carabina

Experience the magic of PIRATE TAXI, a captivating show set in and around a classic London Taxi.

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To

14:25

Start:

13:40

End:

14:25

Circomedia BTEC and Higher Education Showcase

Join Circomedia as they celebrate their BTEC and Higher Education degree students. Don't miss this showcase of the best new talent around, and welcome the next generation of contemporary circus artists as they tumble, juggle and swing their way through an exhilarating cabaret of spectacular skill. Circomedia offers full time, academic training in circus skills in the context of physical theatre, performance, and creativity.

14:30

To

14:50

Start:

14:30

End:

14:50

Baby Racing

Get ready for some laughter and excitement as Cirque Bijou presents the highly anticipated BABY RACING competition on College Green. Don't miss the chance to enter your little crawlers into this hilarious race, where they can win trophies and bragging rights. Of course, it’s not just the winning that counts…

14:55

To

15:05

Start:

14:55

End:

15:05

Circomedia Circus Workshops

Step right up and test out a fresh circus talent at Circomedia's taster workshops! Guided by skilled and welcoming instructors from Bristol's school for contemporary circus and physical performance, seize the opportunity to try your hand at juggling, master the art of plate spinning, refine your tightwire balance, and much more!

15:30

To

17:00

Start:

15:30

End:

17:00

Danni's Dance Academy

Be prepared to be blown away by the performances of 3 Street Dance troupes from Danni's Dance Academy!

15:50

To

16:00

Start:

15:50

End:

16:00

Dani Rola

Prepare to be captivated by Dani, a rola bola artist hailing from Ethiopia.

16:00

To

16:05

Start:

16:00

End:

16:05

Pirates of the Carabina

Experience the magic of PIRATE TAXI, a captivating show set in and around a classic London Taxi.

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To

17:00

Start:

16:15

End:

17:00

Bristol and Its Twin Cities - Colourful Crafts

Colourful family crafts exploring Bristol's seven twin cities across the world

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Go With The Flow Yoga

Laura will be teaching a nautical themed yoga class for children 5-11. Kid’s yoga is energetic, silly and a lot of fun! It will include lots of accessible yoga-based games, yoga poses as well as a short relaxation at the end. The most fun you’ll have all day!

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14:00

Puppetry Workshops with Crow Nose Theatre

Puppet Workshop - Introduction to puppetry

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Start:

14:10

End:

14:50

Go With The Flow Yoga

Laura will be teaching a nautical themed yoga class for children 5-11. Kid’s yoga is energetic, silly and a lot of fun! It will include lots of accessible yoga-based games, yoga poses as well as a short relaxation at the end. The most fun you’ll have all day!

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To

15:30

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15:00

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15:30

The Rock Disco

The rock disco is for playing rock music for kids to rock out to!

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To

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17:00

Bristol and Its Twin Cities - Colourful Crafts

Colourful family crafts exploring Bristol's seven twin cities across the world

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To

13:00

Start:

11:00

End:

13:00

Pirate Drama Workshop with Acting Out

Set sail on a swashbuckling adventure with Acting Out’s Pirate drama workshops! Play pirate themed drama games, create your own pirate character, unleash your imagination, and embrace the spirit of high-seas adventure. Ahoy, Me Hearties!

13:30

To

14:00

Start:

13:30

End:

14:00

Puppetry Workshops with Crow Nose Theatre

Puppet Workshop - Introduction to puppetry

14:10

To

14:50

Start:

14:10

End:

14:50

Pirate Drama Workshop with Acting Out

Set sail on a swashbuckling adventure with Acting Out’s Pirate drama workshops! Play pirate themed drama games, create your own pirate character, unleash your imagination, and embrace the spirit of high-seas adventure. Ahoy, Me Hearties!

15:00

To

15:30

Start:

15:00

End:

15:30

Party Peeps' Family Foam Party

An interactive family foam party that guarantees smiles and fun without any wet mess! Non-stop entertainment to encourage the whole family to live the moment and love the memories.

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Junkfish Craft Workshops

Join us for some Junkfish festival fun with our fabulous free make and take crafts and outdoor games.

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11:00

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17:00

Wildlife Hunt with Wildscreen ARK

Wildscreen ARK, Bristol's new nature education website for teens, will be running a wildlife hunt around the Harbour for families. Come to the family area to pick up your activity sheet from the Wildscreen ARK team and find out more about our summer youth film and photography competition, Wild West.

11:00

To

17:00

Start:

11:00

End:

17:00

Wildlife Hunt with Wildscreen ARK

Wildscreen ARK, Bristol's new nature education website for teens, will be running a wildlife hunt around the Harbour for families. Come to the family area to pick up your activity sheet from the Wildscreen ARK team and find out more about our summer youth film and photography competition, Wild West.

11:00

To

17:00

Start:

11:00

End:

17:00

The Wonders of the World - The Travelling Library

A Travelling Library and Live Storytelling experience featuring stories featuring Ethnically Diverse characters and/or authors, showcasing stories from around the world that have been curated from personal recommendations, provided by the South Gloucestershire Race Equality Network's members and partners.

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17:00

Storytelling Sessions at The Travelling Library

Live Storytelling experience featuring stories featuring Ethnically Diverse characters and/or authors, showcasing stories from around the world that have been curated from personal recommendations, provided by the South Gloucestershire Race Equality Network's members and partners.

11:30

To

13:30

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11:30

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13:30

The Keepers by Brave Bold Drama

The keepers live in a lighthouse. The keepers keep the lighthouse, the island and stories of their adventures too. But maybe you have seaside stories to share? Join us for improvised storytelling inspired by your seaside memories, create your very own artwork on the peep-blackboards and learn coastal-inspired origami.

12:30

To

12:55

Start:

12:30

End:

12:55

The Keepers by Brave Bold Drama

The keepers live in a lighthouse. The keepers keep the lighthouse, the island and stories of their adventures too. But maybe you have seaside stories to share? Join us for improvised storytelling inspired by your seaside memories, create your very own artwork on the peep-blackboards and learn coastal-inspired origami.

14:00

To

2:25

Start:

14:00

End:

2:25

The Keepers by Brave Bold Drama

The keepers live in a lighthouse. The keepers keep the lighthouse, the island and stories of their adventures too. But maybe you have seaside stories to share? Join us for improvised storytelling inspired by your seaside memories, create your very own artwork on the peep-blackboards and learn coastal-inspired origami.

15:30

To

15:55

Start:

15:30

End:

15:55

Aargh!

Avaste ye landlubbers! Come join our two salty buccaneers searching for treasure and adventures on the high seas. Crew members will be recruited! Treasure maps will be deciphered! Ships will be boarded! Booty will be found! Aargh!

11:30

To

12:10

Start:

11:30

End:

12:10

Frenetic Engineering

Get ready to groove with this walkabout pop disco!

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To

12:30

Start:

12:00

End:

12:30

Mermaid Pearl

Mermaid meet and greet with real-life local mermaid!

13:00

To

14:00

Start:

13:00

End:

14:00

Frenetic Engineering

Get ready to groove with this walkabout pop disco!

13:20

To

13:50

Start:

13:20

End:

13:50

Aargh!

Avaste ye landlubbers! Come join our two salty buccaneers searching for treasure and adventures on the high seas. Crew members will be recruited! Treasure maps will be deciphered! Ships will be boarded! Booty will be found! Aargh!

13:30

To

14:10

Start:

13:30

End:

14:10

Aargh!

Avaste ye landlubbers! Come join our two salty buccaneers searching for treasure and adventures on the high seas. Crew members will be recruited! Treasure maps will be deciphered! Ships will be boarded! Booty will be found! Aargh!

15:30

To

16:10

Start:

15:30

End:

16:10

Aargh!

Avaste ye landlubbers! Come join our two salty buccaneers searching for treasure and adventures on the high seas. Crew members will be recruited! Treasure maps will be deciphered! Ships will be boarded! Booty will be found! Aargh!

11:30

To

12:10

Start:

11:30

End:

12:10

Aargh!

Avaste ye landlubbers! Come join our two salty buccaneers searching for treasure and adventures on the high seas. Crew members will be recruited! Treasure maps will be deciphered! Ships will be boarded! Booty will be found! Aargh!

13:30

To

14:10

Start:

13:30

End:

14:10

Aargh!

Avaste ye landlubbers! Come join our two salty buccaneers searching for treasure and adventures on the high seas. Crew members will be recruited! Treasure maps will be deciphered! Ships will be boarded! Booty will be found! Aargh!

15:30

To

16:10

Start:

15:30

End:

16:10

Our other stages

A large blue octopus inflatable in Millennium Square, Bristol

Millennium Square

A cultural hub bursting with creativity - from spoken word, talks and panels to jazz and blues - welcome to the new-for-2024 The Expression Stage.

Man playing guitar on stage dockside. Photo taken by Paul Box

Amphitheatre

The Bristol Harbour Festival’s main stage for 2024. Expect the very best in back-to-back music from local and international talent, with programming from industry heavyweights Greenpeace, Global Local and a Made In Bristol Sunday curated by Proud and Swans Events, celebrating emerging talent from across the city.