May Day

News / jack in the green
‘Kooky dancing bush’ Jack in the Green welcomes in summer
Jack parades through the city every year, accompanied by dancers and musicians
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News / Brandon Hill
Dancing in the summer on Brandon Hill
The May Day Dawn Dance is an annual tradition
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Things To Do / Things to do
27 things to do in Bristol this week, April 27 – May 3 2026
Highlights this week include Flow State, The Rocky Horror Picture Show at 50 and Bristol Walk Fest
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News / May Day
Morris dancers welcome in May Day on Brandon Hill
The annual tradition begins before sunrise on May 1
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News / Bristol
Jack in the Green makes his annual outing around Bristol
His annual dance through the city from the harbour to Horfield heralded the arrival of the summer
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Dance / News
In photos: Morris dancers welcome May Day on Brandon Hill
Morris teams from across the city gathered for the ancient tradition of dancing the sun up
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