What’s On in Bristol This Christmas
Your 2025 Guide to Festive Lights, Markets & Family Events
Our What’s On in Bristol Christmas 2025 guide brings together the city’s most atmospheric festive experiences — each chosen for its sense of place and seasonal charm. Whether you’re planning a cosy evening out, a winter weekend adventure, or a magical day with the family, you’ll find Bristol’s finest Christmas events gathered here, updated regularly throughout the season. From illuminated waterfront walks and traditional Christmas markets to ice skating, festive theatre and children’s workshops, Bristol’s Christmas calendar is rich with moments designed to delight.
Christmas Concert Nights at Bristol Beacon 2025
This Christmas, Bristol Beacon lights up the season with five unmissable concerts ranging from big-band sparkle to orchestral splendour. Enjoy festive performances from Tony Hadley, The Bootleg Beatles, Handel’s Messiah, Jools Holland and the London Symphony Orchestra — all in the beautifully restored heart of Bristol’s music scene.