Events in and around Portishead
If you want to find out what's on in Portishead from the farmers' market, the Summer Show, sales and exhibitions to live music, festivals, theatre, treasure hunts or the switching on of the Christmas lights, our what's on calendar is here to help.
Browse one off events on the regular calendar or scroll through recurring events for regular meetings and activities.
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November 2025
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON
Starts: 17:40 On 24 November 2025 | Ends: 18:45 On 24 November 2025 [ Link ]
Portishead Christmas Lights will be switched on. The event starts at 5.40pm with host Ian Downs and entertainment. Santa will be arriving via the V-Dubs (VW's covered in 1000's of Christmas lights) Fire Fighters and Coastguards (depending on emergency calls outs). Banter, fun, countdown, switch on with a firework finale.
NB. At 5pm, the High Street from Wyndham Way/Old Mill junction to Stoke Road (including Avon Way) will be closed to all road traffic. Diversions will be in place.
HIGH STREET
PORTISHEAD
BS20 6AE
Portishead Community Conversation
Starts: 10:30 On 27 November 2025 | Ends: 12:00 On 27 November 2025 [ Link ]
Opportunity for people over 65 to discuss why there aren't many chemists in Portishead, the planning process and lack of variety of shops on Portishead Hight Street. Join us.
Portishead Youth and Community Centre..
Harbour Rd
Portishead
Bristol
BS20 7DD
Avon Wildlife Trust - Portishead Local Group
Starts: 19:30 On 28 November 2025 | Ends: 21:30 On 28 November 2025 [ Link ]
Wilder Woodlands
An illustrated talk by Andy Jones from Avon Wildlife Trust on the Wilder Woodlands project – woodland regeneration in North Somerset to improve habitat and increase species biodiversity.
Non- members are also welcome at Avon Wildlife Trust Local Group Meetings and Events.
Entrance £2 for all adults and £1 for children and students, includes tea or coffee during the evening.
For more information please call either 01275 843160 or 07853248476
The Folk Hall
95 High Street
Portishead
BS20 6PR
Portishead Christmas Toy & Clothes Event
Starts: 10:30 On 29 November 2025 | Ends: 13:30 On 29 November 2025 [ Link ]
👠👟👜🥋💍👗
🤶🎅🎄 Portishead Christmas Toy & Clothes Event
📅 Saturday 29th November 2025 | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 Portishead Folk Hall
💥 FREE ENTRY – SHOP FOR FREE!
Helping our community share kindness this Christmas.
We’re accepting donations of clothing, toys, toiletries, gift sets, festive food, and Christmas
clothing.
☕ Free refreshments | 🚗 Free parking opposite the venue
📩 clotheswap.portishead@gmail.com
📘 Facebook: Clothes Swap Portishead
💚 Let’s make November a month of sharing, kindness, and community spirit!
#Portishead #ClothesSwap #CommunityEvent #ShopForFree #SustainableLiving
#SharingKindness
The Folk Hall
95 High Street
Portishead
Bristol
BS20 6PR
Portishead Community Market
Starts: 10:30 On 29 November 2025 | Ends: 13:30 On 29 November 2025 [ Link ]
Portishead Community Market is a not-for profit community market organised and run by volunteers. 100% of the profits made will be spent supporting local businesses, charities and organisations.
Come along to browse the products on offer from a wide range of local, independent small businesses, find out what services local organisations are able to provide and join in with our fundraising activities including our monthly charity raffle.
From gifts and jewellery to pet supplies and pastries - there is something for everyone!
The Community Café is also open providing hot and cold drinks and refreshments with all proceeds going towards supporting the fabulous work Portishead Youth & Community Centre do within the local community.
If you would like to join us as a stall holder or would like to volunteer your time to help with the market, please get in touch.
Portishead Youth & Community Centre
Harbour Road
Portishead
BS207DD