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Spike Island

Spike Island

A hub of creativity and culture, Spike Island brings together contemporary art, performance, making and community, with inspiring exhibitions, workshops and activities to discover throughout the festival.

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City of Bristol Rowing Club Boathouse & ClubhousePuppet PlaceSpike Island Studio & GalleryBristol Old Vic Studio

Puppet Place

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Saturday

Puppet Place - Open Doors

Saturday

Curious about puppetry? Would like to see how puppets are fabricated? Puppet Place’s Open Doors is an opportunity to see where puppets come to life, watch and join in with demonstrations, and explore the home of over twenty Bristol-based creatives.

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Saturday

Circus Skills workshop

Saturday

Circus Skills workshop, focused on juggling and plate spinning, and suitable for total beginners up to an advanced level.

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Saturday

Sand on Glass Animation workshop

Saturday

Join in the creation of a shadowy sand animation and learn how to animate.

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Sunday

Sand on Glass Animation workshop

Sunday

Join in the creation of a shadowy sand animation and learn how to animate.

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Sunday

Pick & Mix Shadow Puppet workshop

Sunday

Create colorful monster puppets with your kids in our drop in sessions during the Bristol Harbor festival.

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Spike Island Studio & Gallery

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Friday

Avon Riversides 2100

Friday

Shape the future of the Avon riverside! Spin the wheel, share your ideas, and discover how Avon Riversides 2100 is helping to better protect Bristol from future flooding.

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Friday

UWE Bristol: MA Degree Show 2026

Friday

A celebration of advanced creative practice.

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Saturday

Avon Riversides 2100

Saturday

Shape the future of the Avon riverside! Spin the wheel, share your ideas, and discover how Avon Riversides 2100 is helping to better protect Bristol from future flooding.

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16:30

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Saturday

Dream and Make: Worldbuilding With Laura Phillimore

Saturday

A creative workshop for 5-11 year olds by educator Laura Phillimore, exploring worldbuilding through 3D making.

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Saturday

UWE Bristol: MA Degree Show 2026

Saturday

A celebration of advanced creative practice.

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17:00

Saturday

Behind the Scenes: Building Tour and Studio Artist Visits - Vivienne Baker and Florrie James

Saturday

Join us for a behind the scenes tour of Spike Island where two artists will open their studio doors to the public.

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15:30

Sunday

Avon Riversides 2100

Sunday

Shape the future of the Avon riverside! Spin the wheel, share your ideas, and discover how Avon Riversides 2100 is helping to better protect Bristol from future flooding.

10:00

To

16:30

Start:

10:00

End:

16:30

Sunday

UWE Bristol: MA Degree Show 2026

Sunday

A celebration of advanced creative practice.

12:00

To

17:00

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12:00

End:

17:00

Bristol Old Vic Studio

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