Sparks Bristol

Sparks Bristol

One-of-a-kind creative hub in the heart of Bristol's shopping district.


RIP Marks and Spencer's, long live Sparks! Functioning as a moveable events space, education centre, sustainable shopping outlet and so much more - Spark's amazing existence makes it a shining beacon of everything independent and creative in Bristol.

What's On At Sparks Bristol

International Cultural Festival at Sparks Bristol
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workshops & classes exhibition family event festival
Graduate Exhibition at Sparks Bristol
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theatre exhibition-opening exhibition
Tetra Pac Printing Workshop at Sparks Bristol
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Event Cancelled
lgbtq+ workshops & classes

Get a feel for Sparks Bristol

Our recent recommendations for Sparks Bristol

Sell out warning! Surreal and transgressive body horror from a major new force in the UK literary scene. Eliza Clark follows her taboo-baiting Boy Parts and the downright disturbing Penance with this darkly comic and devastating collection of shorts. She’ll be making a personal appearance at Sparks, offering you a peephole into her twisted creative mind. She’s Always Hungry launch with Eliza Clark and Nadia Attia

PWYC LGBTQ+ centred meetup and workshop promoting creativity for all budding visual artists, writers or even total newbies to the comic / graphic novel / zine world. This might be the event you’ve been waiting for to get your story out of your dreams and onto the page Fill Pride Month with Comics!

Inspirational all-day rally cry for our communities to reshape the system that still favours the rich and 'powerful'. The Bristol Commons is a growing critical mass of caring individuals and organisations lobbying for local land justice and ethical reform. Expect workshops, talks, co-created strategy and affirmative action. A Citywide Strategy for Change