Bristol Harbour Festival 2023 has confirmed its full programme marking the return of one of the largest public events in the UK. The free festival attracts 250,000 visitors to the harbourside to enjoy aquatic events, world-class circus stunts and music acts, this year on July 14-16.
Last year, Bristol Harbour Festival returned for the first time in three years after the pandemic. In August, a report to the city council’s cabinet recommended the award-winning extravaganza should be “reimagined”, potentially with fewer stages, and be more inclusive after concerns it had become "too white and middle class".
Speaking about the festival this July, Marvin Rees, Mayor of Bristol, said: "We're announcing the line-up for the city's largest festival which we're proud to be able to keep free for everyone. There is such a great variety of music on offer, and with local hip hop artists to the Windrush choir, there is sure to be something for everyone to enjoy.
