Book your free place for the launch event of Spike Island Open Studios 2026.

Taking place before the Open Studios 2026 weekend begins, this evening is an early chance for you to explore our expansive ecosystem of artists’ studios, galleries and creative businesses, as well as UWE Bristol’s Fine Arts programmes and the award-winning Spike Print Studio, the largest open-access print studio in the South West.

You’ll also see one-time special events and performances from our community and explore our gallery at night.

This is a free event. As an arts charity, our work is made possible by the support of our visitors and supporters. Please consider donating what you can at checkout, to help directly support our work and continue to make space for Bristol artists to thrive.

WHAT'S ON

- Soundtrack provided by NOODS radio resident DJs via their new Treads mobile stage.

- Live music and dance from the BPM samba techno group.

- Be in with the chance to win amazing prizes in our raffle, including original artworks, dining experience at Bristol's best restaurants, and tickets to Forwards Festival.

- A dazzling showcase of circus themed performance antics from UWE Bristol's Fine Art Studios.

- Performances throughout the evening including crafting, sculptural casting, performance, and a mysterious creature named Sshripp.

- Food and Drink: The official public launch of our brand new collaboration beer, New Edition by Left Handed Giant, non-alcoholic Yerba Mate mocktails courtesy of TRIBO, tasty jerk food by Tasty Ragga and always cocktails, coffee and light-bites from our beloved on-site café Emmeline.