Bristol:A cultural city

Watershed opened June 1982 as the United Kingdom's first dedicated media centre

Bristol Museum and Art Gallery dates back to 1823

Arnolfini founded in 1961The Theatre Royal (now the Bristol Old Vic) is the oldest continually-operating theatre in England, built 1764–66

Bristol Harbour festival has been hosted in the city since 1971

The Royal West of England Academy founded 1849

We are into the 37th year of the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta

We have been enjoying music in Colston Hall since 1867

Aardman Animations in Bristol since 1976

Artspace Ltd. – now Spike Island – was founded in 1976

Culture is part of our DNA

“the arts and culture illuminate our inner lives and enrich our emotional worlds”

Culture enhances the lives of the people who live in Bristol …

… and attracts talent to Bristol.

Culture has driven regeneration …

… has huge economic benefits …

… and educational benefits.

But most importantly it helps us understand who we are

And connects us with the rest of world

Bristol: A cultural city