Top Festival Locations in Bristol
From the legendary Love Saves the Day in Eastville Park to the unfiltered joy of St Pauls Carnival, Bristol doesn’t just host festivals, it lives them. Whether you're eyeing the wide-open lawns of Ashton Court, gritty warehouse vibes in Stokes Croft, or community halls with decades of music history, there are festival venues in Bristol here with your name on them. Scroll through Bristol’s best and find the perfect setting for your next full-throttle celebration.
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from £2340
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityLantern Hall
450 guestsBristol BeaconHarbourside, BristolLantern Hall is a Hall in Bristol Beacon and its most distinctive quality is that it occupies an original 19th-century concert-hall interior centred on a proscenium stage and decorative plasterwork.
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from £132
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityThe Nave
350 guestsSt Nicholas BristolBristol Old CitySt Nicholas Church, Bristol is a stunning 13th-century church located in the heart of Bristol, England. The church is famous for its medieval architecture.
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from £13800
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityBeacon Hall
1330 guestsBristol BeaconHarbourside, BristolBeacon Hall, a Theatre in Bristol Beacon, is a historic, multi-tier concert auditorium whose layout delivers clear sightlines to the central stage. Design: The interior pairs warm timber panelling, geometric ceiling panels
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from £20
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityParty & Celebration Space
150 guestsThe ThunderboltBristolA small Victorian pub-style live music venue defined by its intimate performance setting. Design: Timber floors, a dark-painted wooden bar front, low pendant lighting and vintage-style stools create a compact, unfussy interior
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from £36
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityPulp Room
60 guestsSt Anne's HouseBrislington, BristolThe Pulp Room is a bright airy space at St Anne's House, situated at the front of the building on the ground floor, with windows all along one side facing out into the car park, and it is suitable for use as a gallery space,
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from £150
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityMain Bar & Garden Room
200 guestsSouthBankBristolMain Bar & Garden Room is an event space within SouthBank defined by a connected bar area and a sheltered paved garden that allow easy indoor–outdoor flow.
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from £1200
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityWeston Stage
150 guestsBristol BeaconHarbourside, BristolWeston Stage is a private Event Space in Bristol Beacon defined by its exposed brick barrel-vaulted ceiling, creating a low, architecturally distinctive performance area.
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from £878
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityThe Spielman Theatre
84 guestsTobacco Factory TheatresBristolThe neighbourhood also stages arts festivals that increase local activity on event days. What guests say: The venue supports creative activity and hands-on workshops in its ancillary spaces.
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from £36
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityMill Room
80 guestsSt Anne's HouseBrislington, BristolThe Mill Room sits next to our cafe space towards the back of the building on the ground floor, and it has windows all along one side looking out to the back garden.
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from £222
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityStudio 1
500 guestsBLANKET STUDIOSBrislington, BristolThe overall finish is minimal and industrial, which keeps visual focus on sets and technical equipment. Features: The space includes Wi‑Fi, air conditioning and a PA system with speakers, and allows own music and external
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from £960
hire fee / per morningCheck availabilityWaterside 3
150 guestsWatershedHarbourside, Bristol#Supervenue
Waterside 3 is a large flexible space for conferences and events with a range of layout possibilities, technical facilities & support, and full catering options.
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from £960
hire fee / per morningCheck availabilityCinema 1
197 guestsWatershedHarbourside, Bristol#Supervenue
With seating for 197, this is Watershed’s largest cinema available to hire. Its high-quality projection and audio-visual setup make it one of the top spaces in Bristol for presentations or film screenings.
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FAQs about Top Festival Locations in Bristol
Booking costs of festival venues average £50 hire fee per hour. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Bristol, based on Tagvenue data:
| Typically between £36 | and £150 | hire fee per hour |
| Typically between £878 | and £2340 | hire fee per day |
| Typically between £540 | and £960 | hire fee per event |
These are the venues within 0.9 mi from central Bristol, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Lantern Hall at Bristol Beacon
on Colston Street - 0.5 mi from centre.
Venue said: Located in the centre of Bristol, our contemporary and versatile venue has a range of spaces for hire that can add the wow factor to your event. Host a high-tech conference in the iconic Beacon Hall, dazzle your guests with... -
The Royal Secret at Bristol Marriott Royal
on College Green - 0.6 mi from centre.
Venue said: Bristol Marriott Royal is a hotel pub housed in an elegant older building that pairs traditional interior details with full hotel services. Venue highlights: The venue provides in-house catering with extensive vegetarian -
Main Bar & Garden Room at SouthBank
on Dean Lane - 0.9 mi from centre.
Venue said: Located between Southville and Bedminster in Bristol, SouthBank is an event venue suitable for a range of uses including wedding receptions, parties, gigs, meetings, rehearsals and film screenings.
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Party & Celebration Space at The Thunderbolt, from £20 hire fee per hour (up to 150 guests standing)
Venue said: A small Victorian pub-style live music venue defined by its intimate performance setting. Design: Timber floors, a dark-painted wooden bar front, low pendant lighting and vintage-style stools create a compact, unfussy interior... -
The Royal Secret at Bristol Marriott Royal, from £600 hire fee per day (up to 45 guests standing)
Venue said: Bristol Marriott Royal is a hotel pub housed in an elegant older building that pairs traditional interior details with full hotel services. Venue highlights: The venue provides in-house catering with extensive vegetarian, -
Pulp Room at St Anne's House, from £36 hire fee per hour (up to 60 guests standing)
Venue said: The Pulp Room is fully accessible and close to an accessible toilet, and you can hire a projector, whiteboard, speaker, and PA alongside your booking.
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