Event start date: 05/09/2026
Location: BS5 Bristol
BS5 Art Trail returns to East Bristol on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September 2026 for what is expected to be its largest event yet, with more than 130 artists and creators opening up work across 50-plus venues. This free, friendly and self-guided weekend invites visitors to explore homes, studios, cafés, pubs, gardens and community spaces across BS5, meeting local artists, discovering new places and enjoying the creative energy of the neighbourhood.
- Open doors. Friendly faces. Local creativity across BS5.
- Start anywhere, stay awhile — discover art made in BS5.
- 135+ artists. 50+ venues. One creative weekend across East Bristol.
- Free, friendly and local — BS5 creativity you can walk into.
- Meet the makers. Explore the neighbourhood. Celebrate BS5.
Visitors can start anywhere, stay for ten minutes or make a day of it, following walkable routes through Easton, Greenbank, Whitehall, St George, Barton Hill and beyond. Expect painting, printmaking, ceramics, textiles, illustration, photography, design, craft, workshops, performances and plenty of conversation with the people behind the work.
Event details:
What: BS5 Art Trail 2026
When: Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September 2026
Times: 11am–5pm each day – Some venue opening times may vary.
Where: Across BS5, East Bristol
Cost: Free entry
Scale: 130+ artists and creators across 50+ venues
Website: bs5arttrail.co.uk
@bs5arttrail