Exhibitions & Art Events in Bristol
50 upcoming exhibitions & art events
As of October 2026, EventsList.co.uk lists 50 upcoming exhibitions & art events in Bristol, Avon, including 8 free to attend. Each listing is updated three times daily from verified UK ticketing sources and includes the date, venue, price and a direct booking link.
Showing 24 of 50 events
Public Swim
£2.33 - £6.13
Crime and Crinolines in Clifton Tour with Show of Strength
📍 Regent Street
From £14
Bob Gale signing at Forbidden Planet Bristol
📍 Forbidden Planet Bristol
£49.46 - £378.82
—
Exhibition at Aerospace Bristol
📍 Aerospace Bristol
—
Bristol Beginners Tournament 2026
📍 University of Bristol
From £25.00
FREE—
Aerospace Bristol
📍 Spike Island
—
Aerospace Bristol Exhibition
Bristol Temple Church Guided Tours
📍 Temple Church
£10.00
October Photo Social
📍 Bristol Folk House
FREEJoy Gregory: Catching Flies with Honey — Preview Evening
📍 Arnolfini
FREE—
Aerospace Bristol
📍 Spike Island
—
Aerospace Bristol Exhibition II
Joy Gregory: Catching Flies with Honey
📍 Arnolfini
Prodigal Arts Exhibition - Opening Night
📍 The Island Venue
FREE—
Spike Island
📍 Spike Island
—
Exhibition at Spike Island
📍 Spike Island
Jonathan Baldock: Held
📍 Arnolfini
FREE—
Aerospace Bristol
📍 Spike Island
FREE—
Spike Island Exhibition
📍 Spike Island
FREE‘Wear your story’ (upcycling with Adire) at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
📍 Queens Road
FREE—
Aerospace Bristol Exhibition
📍 Aerospace Bristol
—
Long-term Exhibition (Spike Island)
—
Autumn harvest display
📍 Tyntesfield
National Brick Events - Bristol
📍 Centre for Sport
Free - £26.50
Browse Exhibitions & Art by Date
More Events in Bristol
Exhibitions & Art Events in Bristol — Complete Guide
Discover the vibrant exhibitions & art scene in Bristol with EventsList.co.uk's comprehensive event listings. Our platform aggregates exhibitions & art events from across Bristol, providing you with detailed information including venue details, ticket prices, and direct booking links.
Whether you're looking for tonight's exhibitions & art events or planning ahead for the weekend, our real-time listings are updated daily to ensure you never miss out on the best exhibitions & artexperiences Bristol has to offer.
Why Choose EventsList for Exhibitions & Art?
- ✓Daily updates with the latest exhibitions & art events in Bristol
- ✓Detailed venue information and accessibility details
- ✓Direct booking links and transparent pricing
- ✓Curated editorial summaries for each event
- ✓Free and paid event filtering options
Frequently Asked Questions
How many exhibitions & art events are on in Bristol?
There are currently 50 upcoming exhibitions & art events in Bristol. New events are added daily — check back regularly or browse by date to find the best upcoming exhibitions & art in the city.
Are there free exhibitions & art events in Bristol?
Yes — 8 of the current exhibitions & art listings in Bristol are free to attend. Use the free events filter to see them all.
Where can I find exhibitions & art events in Bristol this weekend?
Browse this weekend's exhibitions & art events in Bristol at /bristol/events/this-weekend, or use the date filters to see what's on today, tonight or later this week.
How do I book tickets for exhibitions & art events in Bristol?
Every exhibitions & art listing on EventsList.co.uk includes a direct booking link to the official ticket seller. Open any event to see full details, pricing and the "Book Tickets" button.
How often are exhibitions & art listings updated on EventsList?
We pull in new exhibitions & art events for Bristol three times a day from official UK ticketing platforms including Ticketmaster, Skiddle and Eventbrite, so you always see the most up-to-date listings.
Exhibitions & Art Events in Bristol — Your Complete Guide
Bristol's exhibitions and art scene is one of the most exciting in the UK, with a rich mix of major international shows, homegrown talent, experimental galleries, and pop-up art spaces that keep the visual arts calendar constantly refreshed.
The city's galleries span the full spectrum: publicly funded institutions with world-class permanent collections sit alongside commercial galleries representing emerging artists, artist-run spaces showcasing experimental work, and temporary exhibition spaces that transform warehouses, shops and unusual venues into immersive art environments.
Photography, sculpture, installation, painting, printmaking, digital art and craft all feature strongly in Bristol's exhibition programme. Many shows are free to enter, and the city's late-night gallery openings (often free, with drinks) have become an established part of its social calendar — a chance to see new work and meet the artists who made it.
Bristol's creative community is deeply engaged: open studio events, artist talks, workshops tied to current exhibitions, and print fairs give visitors the chance to go beyond passive viewing and engage directly with the creative process. If you're new to art, following a gallery's social media accounts or joining a mailing list is the best way to stay on top of the constantly changing programme.