Johnny Lizard And The Snakes - Free Entry Gig at The Greyhound Fishponds
Johnny Lizard And The Snakes perform a free live gig at The Greyhound Fishponds in Bristol.
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What's On in Kingswood and Fishponds – Events This Week & Things To Do
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You know that moment walking past Fishponds House on a misty morning, the weight of history in every brick.
In a city where events slip between social media noise and forgotten Facebook groups, it’s easy to miss the quiet magic, like Thekla’s live gigs moored at Bristol Harbour or Pountney & Company’s old pottery kilns still humming with legacy.
We’re here not to add more clutter but to bring you only what matters: new walks on the Bristol & Bath Railway Path, a film night in Van Dyck Cinema now Wetherspoon’s, and community voices from Totterdown.
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Events in Kingswood And Fishponds This Week
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A pop-up art market featuring affordable artwork takes place at The Crafty Egg Fishponds in Bristol.
Create a Mini Macramé Plant Hanger - Fishponds
A hands-on workshop to create a mini macramé plant hanger at Porto Lounge in Fishponds.
Johnny Lizard And The Snakes - Free Entry Gig at The Greyhound Fishponds
Johnny Lizard And The Snakes perform a free live gig at The Greyhound Fishponds in Bristol.
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Upcoming Events by Category
Food & Drink
Sip & Paint at Porto Lounge Fishponds, Bristol - "Hoi an Glow"
An art and drink event at Porto Lounge Fishponds, Bristol, with a theme inspired by Hoi An Glow.
Party in The Ponds 2026
Community festival celebrating its 10th anniversary with food, drink, global entertainment, and family activities in Fishponds Park.
Sausage And Cider Festival - Bristol 2026
Sausage and Cider Festival returns to Bristol with food, drink, and live entertainment.
The Monthly Visitor @ The Crafty Egg, Fishponds - June Edition: Boci
The Monthly Visitor series features boci at The Crafty Egg in Bristol this June.
Nightlife & Music
Basic Pleasure Model - Free Entry Gig at The Greyhound Fishponds
Basic Pleasure Model performs a free gig at The Greyhound pub in Fishponds, Bristol.
Drag Bingo at The Crafty Egg Fishponds
Drag Bingo returns at The Crafty Egg in Fishponds, Bristol, featuring themed games and performances.
Shopping & Markets
Alternative Night Market in The Ponds is Back!!
The Alternative night market returns to The Ponds, featuring unique vendors and goods.
Community Artists' Fair - Arts & Crafts Market - Summer Edition
Community Artists' Fair hosts a summer arts and crafts market at Vassall Community Centre in Bristol.
Kingswood And Fishponds Places And Events Guides
Things to do in Kingswood And Fishponds
You can find things to do in Kingswood and Fishponds through live music at established venues, family-friendly activities near green spaces like Eastville Park, food-focused markets, theatre performances, cycling routes such as the Bristol & Bath Railway Path, and indoor cultural experiences. Events reflect long-standing traditions, including annual commemorations of local industrial history and recurring talks on civic topics.
In Totterdown and near landmarks such as St Mary’s Church and Holy Trinity Church, people take part in regular community events like gardening at Eastville Park, family suppers organised by churches, seasonal celebrations like Harvest Suppers, walking groups from the Walking Well Programme, and outdoor film screenings. These activities use local venues including Wetherspoons pubs repurposed for public use, shared spaces such as Van Dyck Cinema’s current function in Fishponds, and historic buildings now used for cultural programming.
The site helps you explore what’s happening this week or this weekend by listing events across categories like Food & Drink, Family & Kids, Nightlife & Music, Culture & Arts, Fitness & Outdoors, Shopping & Markets. You can also browse listings by venue type such as community halls and churches, check local guides for nearby parks including Fishponds House grounds, find out about upcoming sessions at centres like the Warmley Community Centre, or understand how recurring events fit into seasonal rhythms across Kingswood and Fishponds throughout the year.
Common Kingswood And Fishponds Questions
What kinds of events happen in Kingswood and Fishponds during the week?
Weekly activities include food and drink gatherings at The Conscious Breath, family-oriented sessions hosted by Warmley Community Centre, arts programmes linked to St Mary’s Churchyard, exhibitions within Eastville Park grounds, seasonal markets near Bristol Harbour, theatre events tied to cultural initiatives, and outdoor walks along the Bristol & Bath Railway Path.
Where do most events take place in Kingswood and Fishponds?
Most events occur across residential areas with historical significance. Key locations include Eastville Park, originally part of the Ridgway Estate, developed as a public space following demands for worker recreation, and St Mary’s Churchyard, opened in 1821 as a chapel of ease to Stapleton. Holy Trinity Church, built in 1857 with its spire reaching 170 feet, serves long-standing civic functions. Bristol Harbour hosts seasonal gatherings at the commercial hub; Fishponds Picture House and Van Dyck Cinema, both former cinemas now repurposed as Wetherspoons pubs, and The Conscious Breath are regular community venues.
Are there family-friendly things to do in Kingswood and Fishponds?
Yes, several options offer accessible activities. Eastville Park hosts gardening initiatives, environmental campaigns, and social events open to all ages. St Mary’s Churchyard provides green space with mature trees suitable for children’s gatherings or casual outings. Thekla, moored near Fishponds House since 1984, is a former cargo ship converted into an arts venue accessible via Bristol Harbour. St Werburgh’s City Farm supports educational visits, including animal interactions and seasonal farming programmes tied to local ecology.
What nightlife and music events happen in Kingswood and Fishponds?
Nightlife activity centres around established cultural spaces such as Thekla, a live music venue moored at Bristol Harbour since 1984. It presents regular concerts across the Nightlife & Music category, with weekly schedules including DJ sets like KPOP Dance Party with Rumi on Tuesdays. Other events occur in Wetherspoons pubs adapted from former cinemas, Fishponds Picture House and Van Dyck Cinema, and community arts spaces contribute informal music and performance opportunities.
How can I find events happening this week or this weekend in Kingswood and Fishponds?
To locate current activities, refer to the site’s “this week” and “this weekend” listings. These guide users through upcoming happenings across categories such as Family & Kids at Warmley Community Centre, Culture & Arts hosted by St Mary’s Churchyard, Food & Drink near Bristol Harbour or Wetherspoon pubs in Fishponds Picture House area, Shopping & Markets seasonally held within Eastville Park grounds. Use filters for specific neighbourhoods like Totterdown and venue types to refine your search across the event calendar.