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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July 2026
Dragons and Damsels!
Starts: 10:00 On 04 July 2026 | Ends: 12:30 On 04 July 2026 [ Link ]
It's the start of Dragonfly Week and local experts from The Friends of Portbury Wharf Nature Reserve will be leading a walk through the Ecology Park looking for and identifying the various species of dragonfly and damselfly which make it their home.
If the weather is fine, come and join us and discover more about these colourful and fascinating insects.
Footpath access to the Ecology Park is through the nature reserve or via Robin Place at BS20 7PX or Fennel Road, BS20 7FB.
The X4 bus stops by the reserve at Wharf Lane in Sheepway BS20 7TF. Follow the footpath to the park.
Swan Lake
Ecology Park
Portishead
BS20 7PX
Tea and Tech
Starts: 11:00 On 08 July 2026 | Ends: 12:30 On 08 July 2026 [ Link ]
Free digital / tech advice. Connect with others over tea and cake.
Supported by West of England Rural Network and Age UK Bristol working in partnership with Portishead Town Council.
The Folk Hall
95 High Street
Portishead
BS20 6PR
HISTORY TALK AND CREAM TEA
Starts: 14:00 On 08 July 2026 | Ends: 16:00 On 08 July 2026 [ Link ]
Portishead Floral Art Society together with Valerie Marshall from St Marys Church Portbury welcome you to a History Talk and Cream Tea . Historian Les Summerfield will be the speaker
This is a ticketed Event - please message or Facebook message Portishead Floral Art Society/Valerie Marshall TICKETS PER PERSON £ 15.00
any profit will be shared between PFAS and St Marys Church
St Marys Church
Portbury
BS20
Begin Writing's Coffee, Cake and Creative Writing
Starts: 11:00 On 14 July 2026 | Ends: 12:30 On 14 July 2026 [ Link ]
If you've always wanted to try writing or you'd like to get back into the habit of writing more, then please come along! No one is asked to read aloud and no experience is necessary. People who attend find the sessions to be relaxing and fun. It's a great way to meet a small group of like-minded, friendly creatives. Each session is £12 and is pay as you go.
Quaker Hall
St Mary's Road
Portishead
BS20 6QP
Floral Demonstration
Starts: 19:30 On 15 July 2026 | Ends: 21:30 On 15 July 2026 [ Link ]
'Backwards and Forwards' Demonstration with Julia Harrison at Clarence House Portishead. Julia has been a Teacher and Demonstrator since the 1980s, in her demos she loves to use plants particularly from the Southern Hemisphere which grow happily in her garden overlooking the lovely Exe estuary.
Vistors Welcome at £ 10.00
Clarence House
Portishead
BS20
Councillor Drop-in Session - Portishead Summer Show
Starts: 11:30 On 25 July 2026 | Ends: 17:30 On 25 July 2026 [ Link ]
Come along and chat with your local councillors about anything Portishead!
Whether you have questions, ideas, or concerns, we're here to listen.
Portishead Show Field
Clapton Lane
Portishead
BS20 7RA
Councillor Drop-in Session - Portishead Summer Show
Starts: 10:00 On 26 July 2026 | Ends: 17:00 On 26 July 2026 [ Link ]
Come along and chat with your local councillors about anything Portishead!
Whether you have questions, ideas, or concerns, we're here to listen.
Portishead Show Field
Clapton Lane
Portishead
BS20 7RA