About Bristol Legends

Over the last decade and more, Bristol24/7 has been celebrating the best our city has to offer through the publication of a bi-monthly magazine, diverse stories on our website and a range of events throughout the year.

We know that by doing so, we have helped support independent businesses of all shapes and sizes, organisations making positive change and the diverse and creative communities, cultural and culinary scenes of the city we love.

Bristol Legends is a new way to do this by highlighting the remarkable contributions of individuals, businesses and charities through documentary films, other multimedia content and a unique and inclusive celebration and awards night at Ashton Gate Stadium on March 6 2026.

We’re joining forces with the amazing AntiBanquet team to deliver a very special event that will raise vital funds for life changing social impact projects and charities tackling food insecurity, and to secure the future of independent journalism in Bristol.

The event will be distinct from traditional advertising-led award ceremonies. We’ll be honouring the creativity, resilience, sustainability and community spirit of Bristol nominated by independent panels and our huge local audience.

Attendees will be treated to a jaw-dropping show, incredible performances and food from legends of Bristol’s world famous culinary scene led by one of the best in the region, Josh Eggleton. As is only right for a Bristol event, the show and awards will be followed by an unforgettable party featuring some of Bristol’s finest DJs, performers and bands.

Bristol Legends will celebrate a series of categories:

Business & Technology

This category is dedicated to recognising the achievements and contributions of Bristol’s business and technology leaders over the past decade.

Community

Sponsored by Great Western Credit Union

Sustainability

Sponsored by Bristol Waste

Showcasing the individuals, groups and organisations that have had an impact on nature, biodiversity and tackling climate change.

Visual Arts

This category is dedicated to celebrating the outstanding contributions of artists and art organisations who have shaped Bristol’s cultural landscape.

Food & Drink

Sponsored by ViFi

Highlighting the best in dining and drinking experiences that make Bristol a gastronomic destination.

Sport 

Sponsored by Exacta Technologies Ltd

Bristol Legends hosts its inaugural event at the home of the Bears and City but we’ll be sure to celebrate a range of Bristol’s amazing professional and amateur clubs, events, grassroots sports and sporting heroes in this category.

Performing Arts

Our panellists will be choosing performers, curators and venues that are making waves locally.

Music

We’ll be asking our panellists to select the best music venues, live acts and breakthrough artists that continue to make sure Bristol punches above its weight.

Bristol Legend

We will be honouring one remarkable individual who has demonstrated heroism or made significant contributions entirely on their own initiative.

All funds will go directly towards our social impact projects, including our Community Reporters and Climate and Sustainability Editor; our independent journalism and charities tackling food insecurity in Bristol.

Nominations

We’re looking for your nominations for each of the categories above. Get them in before November 15.

Partnerships

We’re delighted to be working with Better Business members Bristol Waste and ViFi, along with Exacta Technologies and GWCU.

If you’d like to find out more about sponsoring Bristol Legends, a category or section or are a creative organisation or performer who would like to contribute please get in touch with partnerships@bristol247.com

If you are a business who would like to have a table at the Bristol Legends event or donate a table or tickets to community groups, charities, volunteers or individuals who couldn’t otherwise attend an if you are someone who would like to attend yourself, please contact events@bristol247.com.

Bristol Legends will be held in partnership with our events partner, AntiBanquet; Bristol Waste and ViFi. 

Main photo: Martin Booth