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Bristol Rising and family playground at Queen Square

A proper showcase of the best of Bristol and welcoming communities from across the city, Bristol Rising and the Family Playground will present emerging artists from grassroots music and a range of family friendly activities for all ages to enjoy.

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Bristol Rising Stage

Access Creative College Takeover 11:30 - 18:00

A showcase of emerging local talent while providing hands-on work experience for young creatives. Featuring student performers alongside rising artists, this programme reflects Bristol’s vibrant creative scene and supports the next generation as they build careers in the industry.
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Saturday

Dandelion

Saturday

Dandelion is an independent singer-songwriter based in Bristol. His indie pop guitar and vocal melodies never fail to draw an audience into both heart-warmth and heartbreak.

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Saturday

Lola

Saturday

Lola plays a variety of genres but focuses on pop, indie and jazz.

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Saturday

Indi Perry

Saturday

Indi is a singer-songwriter inspired by a lifelong love of music. She creates heartfelt songs with a strong focus on lyrics.

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Asher Simmons

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Hulton

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Addi P

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YB Micz

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JOSHWAH

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Boundary pushing, soulful hip hop with raw, reflective depth.

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Leo Dylan

Saturday

Leo Dylan is a singer-songwriter blending indie folk and jazz, writing since young. His music explores love, loss, and life stories, shifting between acoustic folk and smooth jazz.

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Saturday

Georgia

Saturday

Indie-pop singer/songwriter from Bristol focusing on acoustic music. She intertwines acoustic and electric guitar to create her own style that complements her soulful voice.

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Saturday

EL01SE

Saturday

EL01SE blends pop, indie and soul, creating honest, heartfelt music that champions authenticity and connection.

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Saturday

Kodachrome

Saturday

Fronted by 19-year-old twins Ava and Conan, KODACHROME blend indie, progressive rock, funk, soul and metal into cinematic live performances.

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Bristol Rising Stage

Diaspora Takeover 18:30 - 22:00

Following the second edition of DIASPORA!, a landmark, not-for-profit festival celebrating cultural diversity, community and creativity produced by Diverse Artists Network, join us to celebrate who we are as a city and region. Recognising that diversity is essential to thriving communities and cultures, this takeover brings together a dynamic lineup of artists from a wide range of backgrounds including Zimbabwe, Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Africa and the Phillipines.
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Saturday

MSÄSI

Saturday

South African born-bristol based vocalist MSÄSI weaves Neo-soul, Afro-soul, alternative R&B, spiritual jazz, ambient with traditional African textures.

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Saturday

Rad Naria

Saturday

Rad Naria is a dynamic musician whose high-energy performances captivate audiences, bringing a unique blend of singing, guitar, and hip-hop rap.

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Saturday

Gracie Samara

Saturday

Gracie Samara is a multi-genre rapper and songwriter from Bristol, blending hip-hop and grime with storytelling.

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Saturday

Liz Ikamba

Saturday

Liz Ikamba's bold and timeless sound incorporates her unique style of Afro-Soul-Folk music with elements of Folk, Music of Black origin, Dub-Reggae, Hip Hop and more.

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DJ Chiedza

Saturday

Hailing from the vibrant musical landscape of South Africa, Chiedza is a dynamic force in the Bristol DJ scene.

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Azumei

Saturday

Azumei is a Bristol-based DJ and producer, and co-founder of the women-led label Bad B!tch Dubz.

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Bristol Rising Stage

Emerging Artists 11:30 - 15:00

Showcasing the city’s best emerging talent, with a vibrant line-up of grassroots artists spanning genres and styles. Expect a dynamic mix of fresh sounds and future stars.
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Braydon-Lee

Sunday

Braydon-Lee is a 15-year-old solo acoustic artist with a passion for music and a natural stage presence, he delivers a wide range of popular covers alongside a growing collection of original songs.

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VANITY PROJ3CT

Sunday

Five piece Indie rock band

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Bluebell

Sunday

Bluebell comes alive on stage with her melodic and rich vocals.

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Guy

Sunday

A mix of hip/hop and rnb to create a jazz and Neo-soul fusion.

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San1ty

Sunday

SAN1TY is a UK rap artist whose music combines raw emotion, sharp lyricism, and powerful delivery.

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Aadvark9

Sunday

Aadvark9 is a dynamic hip-hop artist hailing from the vibrant music scene of Bristol, UK.

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Bristol Rising Stage

The Cause x Live Bristol Takeover 15:30 - 19:00

Bringing a high energy snapshot of Bristol’s grassroots music scene to the Harbour Festival. Showcasing emerging artists across genres, the takeover champions diversity, inclusion and opportunity, creating space for new voices and celebrating the depth of talent shaping the city’s sound right now.
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Samantha

Sunday

Samantha is a singer-songwriter blending Afrobeats, soul and dark pop.

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Ambition

Sunday

Ambition is a UK rap artist whose music gives a voice to the streets.

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Aileen Kelly

Sunday

Aileen Kelly is a singer-songwriter whose soulful voice and honest storytelling create powerful, heartfelt songs that resonate with audiences and showcase her unique musical style.

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Chaka

Sunday

Chaka is a UK R&B and lo-fi rap artist known for blending smooth melodies, honest lyricism, and laid-back beats.

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Fifi Rose

Sunday

Fifi Rose is a promising new artist whose music is defined by warmth, authenticity, and artistic flair.

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Key & Sade

Sunday

Key & Sade are two rising artists bringing distinct sounds and powerful perspectives.

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KIAH

Sunday

KIAH is a multi-genre vocalist and songwriter whose music blends contemporary influences with expressive vocals and honest lyricism.

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Tidal Stage

Family Programme - Come Together 12:00 - 18:00

A vibrant weekend of diverse dance and circus, workshops and drop-in family craft activities, carefully curated by Trinity Community Arts and Circus City, in partnership with Bristol Scrapstore.
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Wake Up Water Dance with Lottie 

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Stretch and shine me hearties! Start your day right with gentle movement inspired by the rolling rhythms of the sea.

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Afi Dance

Saturday

AFIDANCE delivers vibrant and powerful performances rooted in traditional African dance and live drumming.

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Circomedia Youth Circus Mega Mix

Saturday

Come and see what the members of Circomedia Youth Circus have been getting up to!

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Hula Hoop workshop

Saturday

Pick up a hoop and join in! Led from the stage by a Circomedia performer and expert tutor, this fun, all-ages workshop will have the whole crowd spinning, swirling and twirling together.

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Circomedia Circus Showcase - BTEC & BA

Saturday

Degree and BTEC Students from Circomedia Academy for Contemporary Circus and Physical Theatre present four fresh acts for Bristol Harbour Festival

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Between Jobs by Jordan Morton-Trowers

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If I had a penny for every time I made something harder for myself... you'd currently be looking at the worlds richest idiot!

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Jack the Hat

Saturday

In a playful and impressive act of multi-tasking and imagination, non verbal clown Jack the Hat unleashes the hidden lives of his cap collection through beat boxing, hat juggling and live sound effects.

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Saturday

HYPE

Saturday

AtHype Dance Company is proud to present a number of dance toupes to keep you entertained!

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Horizon Dance Company

Saturday

Horizon Dance Company is a vibrant community where adult Irish dancers connect and grow. Our engaging performances feature traditional style Irish

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Rise

Saturday

Rise Youth Dance brings energetic contemporary and carnival inspired performance pieces to Bristol Harbour Festival,

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Homegrown – RISE Alumni

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Homegrown is a graduate dance initiative by RISE Youth Dance, supporting and celebrating RISE alumni through professional performance opportunities.

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AE Dance

Saturday

From Summery Latin rhythms to musical theatre madness, we'll be bringing the biggest smiles, moves and surprises to the Bristol Harbour Festival stage this summer!

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Strut Your Funky Stuff

Saturday

You've seen the dance now it's your chance to throw your best shapes in a fun filled party vibe to close off the day.

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Tidal Stage

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Sunday

Tors and Tides - a West Country tale.

Sunday

This performance is a physical theatre folk musical that tells the story of a girls journey through the West Country and the folklore stories she encounters.

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Sunday

Circomedia Youth Circus Mega Mix

Sunday

Come and see what the members of Circomedia Youth Circus have been getting up to! This troupe of young performers present a mega-mix of skills and stunts, including acrobatics, acro-balance, tightwire and juggling

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Sunday

Circomedia Circus Showcase - BTEC & BA

Sunday

Degree and BTEC Students from Circomedia Academy for Contemporary Circus and Physical Theatre present four fresh acts for Bristol Harbour Festival

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Tit for Tat - Amuse Bouche

Sunday

Bristol’s very own eccentric circus theatre company, creating high octane performance that celebrates the ordinary, making it extra-ordinary!

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Gerry's Attic Dance Company

Sunday

Gerry's Attic is a vibrant over-55s dance company creating high-quality dance theatre that inspires, entertains, and connects with audiences of all ages

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Pranartana

Sunday

Our group will present Bharatanatyam, a renowned Indian classical dance form celebrated for its expressive storytelling and precise technique.

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Baila La Vida

Sunday

Our performance will immerse the audience in the vibrant and energetic world of Latin American music, bringing together some of the most exciting Latin dance styles.

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Jude Whitburn - Handbalance Ballet

Sunday

Dancer and acrobat Jude Whitburn presents a powerful fusion of circus and classical ballet to a rock soundtrack

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Esther Fuge - Cyr Wheel

Sunday

Captivating and celebratory Cyr wheel performance set to a brass band dance anthem. Spinning, rolling and flowing inside and around an ever-moving giant metal hoop

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Sunday

Bristol Capoeira

Sunday

Capoeira is a Afro-Brazilian martial art. It has roots in warriors dances brought to Brazil by African slaves.

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Mundi Dance

Sunday

Mundi Dance is an international, inclusive group where everyone is welcome. Come and have some fun with us, and put your pink ballet shoes away

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Sunday

Tit for Tat - Amuse Bouche

Sunday

Bristol’s very own eccentric circus theatre company, creating high octane performance that celebrates the ordinary, making it extra-ordinary!

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Two Little Sailors

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Two sailors set off to seek adventure on the wide wide sea.

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King's Dance Company Hip Hop Take-over

Sunday

KDC are teaching a FREE Hip Hop workshop 5:20-5:40, all ages and levels welcome. Followed by a dance battle between some of the south west’s brightest talents, and we need your help to judge this one.

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Family activities

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Saturday

Sidcot School Interactive Art Mural

Saturday

Join Sidcot School in the Family Area at the Bristol Harbour Festival to help create a massive, collaborative mural.

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Sidcot School Art Tent

Saturday

Step into the Sidcot School Art Tent for a moment of calm. Enjoy our selection of mindful activities, including decorating paper doves with peace messages or exploring our range of colouring sheets.

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Saturday

McDonald’s Fun Football

Saturday

McDonald’s Fun Football Festivals are free, family-friendly events where children enjoy football coaching, skills challenges, games and activities!

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Saturday

Scrapstore Workshops

Saturday

Make a fish hat and sail on the scrappy sea with Scrapstore ! Using mainly recycled materials you can make a unique fish hat to take home with you.

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Drop in Circus Workshops

Saturday

Join Circomedia instructors for some free, family-friendly, open circus workshops at this year’s Harbour Festival.

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Saturday

Carol Sherman's Mama Wata Mermaid

Saturday

An interactive walkabout performance with Mama Wata mermaid, engaging the crowd with Afro-Caribbean banter and humour, bubbles for the children, fortune-telling and granting wishes

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Drop in Circus Workshops

Saturday

Join Circomedia instructors for some free, family-friendly, open circus workshops at this year’s Harbour Festival.

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Saturday

Corvus Angelicus

Saturday

The harbour's oldest observers have returned. Said to glimpse what lies beneath the surface, they sometimes offer fortunes, and if the mood takes them, may even pause for a dance.

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Saturday

Drop in Circus Workshops

Saturday

Join Circomedia instructors for some free, family-friendly, open circus workshops at this year's Harbour Festival.

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18:00

Saturday

Bristol Aquarium

Saturday

Learn about the incredible lives of sharks and get hands on with some shark eggs and teeth. There’s so much to learn at Bristol Aquarium. Come and say hi!

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17:00

Sunday

Sidcot School Interactive Art Mural

Sunday

Join Sidcot School in the Family Area at the Bristol Harbour Festival to help create a massive, collaborative mural.

11:00

To

16:00

Start:

11:00

End:

16:00

Sunday

Sidcot School Art Tent

Sunday

Step into the Sidcot School Art Tent for a moment of calm. Enjoy our selection of mindful activities, including decorating paper doves with peace messages or exploring our range of colouring sheets.

11:00

To

16:00

Start:

11:00

End:

16:00

Sunday

Bristol Aquarium

Sunday

Learn about the incredible lives of sharks and get hands on with some shark eggs and teeth. There’s so much to learn at Bristol Aquarium. Come and say hi!

11:00

To

17:00

Start:

11:00

End:

17:00

Sunday

McDonald's Fun Football

Sunday

McDonald’s Fun Football Festivals are free, family-friendly events where children enjoy football coaching, skills challenges, games and activities!

11:00

To

18:00

Start:

11:00

End:

18:00

Sunday

Scrapstore Workshops

Sunday

Make a fish hat and sail on the scrappy sea with Scrapstore ! Using mainly recycled materials you can make a unique fish hat to take home with you.

12:00

To

17:00

Start:

12:00

End:

17:00

Sunday

Drop in Circus Workshops

Sunday

Join Circomedia instructors for some free, family-friendly, open circus workshops at this year’s Harbour Festival.

13:00

To

14:30

Start:

13:00

End:

14:30

Sunday

Carol Sherman 's Mama Wata Mermaid

Sunday

An interactive walkabout performance with Mama Wata mermaid, engaging the crowd with Afro-Caribbean banter and humour, bubbles for the children, fortune-telling and granting wishes

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14:30

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Sunday

Bristol Waiters Race

Sunday

Race, balance and compete at the inaugural Bristol Waiters’ Race! Join teams from across the city for a fun challenge raising money for the Grand Appeal.

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Sunday

Drop in Circus Workshops

Sunday

Join Circomedia instructors for some free, family-friendly, open circus workshops at this year's Harbour Festival

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To

16:30

Start:

15:00

End:

16:30

Sunday

Drop in Circus Workshops

Sunday

Join Circomedia instructors for some free, family-friendly, open circus workshops at this year’s Harbour Festival.

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To

18:00

Start:

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End:

18:00

Red Bull Beach Hut

11:30 - 19:00

Bringing the energy all weekend long. Come try a cold can of the new Summer Edition and enjoy tunes from local DJ talent all day, keeping the energy high and the good vibes flowing from start to finish.
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BAKER

Sunday

Multi-genre DJ from Bristol/Devon.

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Chrissie Mac

Sunday

Bristol-based DJ, producer & radio presenter Chrissie Mac is making serious noise with high-energy house sets packed with old school vibes and underground heat.

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