Talks & Lectures Events in Bristol
39 upcoming talks & lectures events
Bristol's appetite for ideas is well-served by a dynamic programme of talks and lectures. From the historic harbourside venues like Thekla to the grand acoustics of Bristol Beacon, the city offers diverse settings for intellectual exploration. You'll find discussions that delve into everything from scientific breakthroughs and artistic movements to local history and current affairs, often drawing on Bristol's rich heritage of innovation and social change. Expect a curious and engaged audience, ready to question, learn, and connect. Whether you're drawn to the coastal charm of Avalon Marshes Centre or the creative hub of the Arts Complex, Bristol’s lecture halls and event spaces are consistently alive with stimulating conversation.
As of August 2026, EventsList.co.uk lists 39 upcoming talks & lectures events in Bristol, Avon, including 11 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.
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The Psychology of Possession & Exorcism
📍 Hen & Chicken
£16.00
FREETom Rowland
📍 Bristol Photographic Society
Inside The Mind of Possession & Exorcism
📍 Hen & Chicken
£13.00 - £35.00
FREEChairmans Evening
📍 Bristol Photographic Society
FREEThe Bristol Cable's News Club
📍 Jikoni East Africa
An Evening of Orchards, Wildlife and Cider
📍 Kingston Seymour Village Hall
£7.50
Hope, creativity & resilience: an evening with Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe
📍 Centrespace
£40.00
Water in Coffee Panel Discussion - Bristol
📍 Extract Coffee Roasters
Reds - Paul Mason in Bristol on the Past, Present and Future of Communism
📍 Waterstones
£6.00 - £30.00
FREEFertility Options Day: Affordable IVF Explained
📍 London Women's Clinic Bristol
Power Shift: An Artworks Alliance & Engage Peer Learning event
📍 Bricks Bristol
£0.00
HUM4NS Talks Bristol 2026
📍 The Square Club
£0.00
In Conversation: Pete Wharmby & Lisa Galley in Bristol
📍 Waterstones
£5.00 - £6.00
Bristol: Take Drugs Seriously
📍 The Station - Creative Youth Network
£5.00 - £10.00
FREEPeople's Emergency Briefing - Hanham
📍 Hanham Community Centre
FREEKnights, Blitz and Leaning Towers: Inside Temple Church
📍 Temple Church
FREEFreedom Vision Bristol CPD Evening
📍 SpaMedica Bristol
FREEBuilding Trust and Working Together - Inner Development Goals Bristol & SW
📍 University of the West of England
The Rules of Engagement: What is the future of marketing jobs?
📍 DeskLodge Bristol
£11.55
A Conversation with Angela Tomaski
📍 Tyntesfield
FREEFUTURES Discovery Day
📍 We The Curious
FREEJ.L_A.L in Conversation | Bristol M Shed
📍 M Shed
FREECommon shoulder conditions explained – free patient event (Spire Bristol)
📍 Spire Bristol Hospital
Picturing The Dead: The Fascinating History of Spirit Photography
📍 West 70 Photography
£11.55
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Talks & Lectures Events in Bristol — Complete Guide
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How many talks & lectures events are on in Bristol?
There are currently 39 upcoming talks & lectures events in Bristol. New events are added daily — check back regularly or browse by date to find the best upcoming talks & lectures in the city.
Are there free talks & lectures events in Bristol?
Yes — 11 of the current talks & lectures listings in Bristol are free to attend. Use the free events filter to see them all.
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Talks & Lectures Events in Bristol — Your Complete Guide
Talks and lectures in Bristol form one of the richest and most democratic parts of the city's intellectual life. On any given week, the city hosts public lectures, panel debates, academic symposia, author readings, TED-style talks, political discussions, and science communication events — many of them free to attend.
Universities, cultural institutions, think tanks, bookshops and independent venues all contribute to a programme that spans every discipline. Science, philosophy, politics, economics, climate, technology, art history, social justice, psychology — if you're curious about it, there's likely a Bristol talk series covering it.
The city's literary culture dovetails closely with its talks calendar: author events tied to new book releases, conversations between writers, and festivals of ideas fill the diary throughout the year. Many events include a Q&A session, giving audiences the chance to engage directly with speakers in ways rarely possible elsewhere.
Getting the most from talks in Bristol: follow your favourite venues and curators on social media as many events are announced with only short notice; some of the best talks are free but require advance registration which fills quickly; arrive early for popular events as standing room is rarely available; and consider joining membership schemes at Bristol's key cultural venues for priority booking and discounts.