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In photos: Bristol Harbour Festival 2025
Bristol Harbour Festival returned for 2025 and, while it was a wet one, it certainly wasn’t a wash out.
The annual festival took place from Friday to Sunday, with thousands flocking to performances, speeches and activities across the city centre.
The festival celebrated Bristol’s maritime history and harbour, as well as showcasing Bristol’s vast talent and vibrant heritage.
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Check out the weekend in photos:
One of the highlights of the weekend was the arrival of the replica of the swashbuckling 17th century Spanish galleon Andalucía
The Cardboard Boat Race, one of the festival’s most beloved traditions, been making a splash since 2011
Some cardboard boats were more successful than others
Earlier this year, MĀDŁY made their Glastonbury debut
Lizzie Esau (pronounced EESAW) has been performing for over a decade
Nic Wilton-Baker of IDestroy, a punk trio made up of three friends who first met as students in Bristol
Thousands attended Bristol Harbour Festival this year
Some revellers took their outfits to the next level
George Orange is an American circus performer who often teaches at Circomedia
Em and her dog Raoul provided a unique musical performance
Bon Suis is a member of a Bristol-based MC collective called JAMU, a group which also includes MĀDŁY
One of this year’s most anticipated events was a panel discussion on protest rights featuring 78-year-old environmental activist Gaie Delap
All photos: Rob Brown
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