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.
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October 2026
The History of Shepton Mallet Prison
Starts: 19:30 On 06 October 2026 | Ends: 21:00 On 06 October 2026 [ Link ]
A Gordano Civic Society talk. Gervase O’Donohoe will be talking about Shepton Mallet Prison. He will present a fascinating history of the prison from 1610 to its closure in 2013. This will include references to the history of the penal policy in this country during those centuries.
Entrance is £1 for members and £3 for visitors, although membership of the Society for the season at £10 can be purchased on the night. Refreshments included. Free car parking opposite the hall. The Society's range of publications will be available to purchase.
The Folk Hall
95 High Street
Portishead
BS20 6PR
Railway Drop in Session - Portishead
Starts: 16:30 On 07 October 2026 | Ends: 19:30 On 07 October 2026 [ Link ]
We're rebuilding the railway from Portishead to Bristol.
Everyone is welcome at our public drop-in sessions
Join us at any time - come and learn more, or ask our team questions.
- Wednesday 7 October, 4.30 to 7.30pm, Somerset Hall, Portishead
If you can't make that it's on at Easton-in-Gordano too:
- Wednesday 14 October, 4.30 to 7.30pm, St George’s Church Hall, Easton-in-Gordano
Event arranged by Network Rail.
Somerset Hall
The Precinct
Portishead
BS20 6AH
Portishead Lions Ukraine Aid Appeal
Starts: 10:00 On 10 October 2026 | Ends: 16:00 On 10 October 2026 [ Link ]
With winter arriving soon, Ukraine really needs your help!
Following our successful aid collections in 2024 & 2025 the Lions are again offering Portishead residents the chance to send some much needed love & aid to Ukraine.
Its hard to imagine the continued suffering and hardship that our friends in Ukraine have to deal with on a daily basis. Even small items like basic medicines or sanitary wear which we take for granted will make a real difference.
Through the network of Lions Clubs in Poland and Ukraine your aid donated will reach the people who really need it.
Portishead Lions will be outside Sainsbury from 10am to 4pm on Saturday 10th October to receive your donations whether items or money.
To help a list of items they really need is available on the Lions Website.
Please help send some much needed love to Ukraine thank you
Portishead Sainsburys
Serbert Rd
Portishead
Bristol
BS20 7GD
Tea and Tech
Starts: 11:00 On 14 October 2026 | Ends: 12:30 On 14 October 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
Railway Drop in Session - Easton-in-Gordano
Starts: 16:30 On 14 October 2026 | Ends: 19:30 On 14 October 2026 [ Link ]
We're rebuilding the railway from Portishead to Bristol.
Everyone is welcome at our public drop-in sessions
Join us at any time - come and learn more, or ask our team questions.
- Wednesday 14 October, 4.30 to 7.30pm, St George’s Church Hall, Easton-in-Gordano
If you can't make that it's on a week earlier at Portishead too:
- Wednesday 7 October, 4.30 to 7.30pm, Somerset Hall, Portishead
Event arranged by Network Rail.
Somerset Hall
The Precinct
Portishead
BS20 6AH
Flora and Fauna of Portishead Open Space the Story so far
Starts: 19:30 On 23 October 2026 | Ends: 21:30 On 23 October 2026 [ Link ]
An illustrated talk by Christopher Robinson on the open space in Portishead including around Kilkenny Fields.
Entrance donation £2, cash preferred, includes refreshments
For more information please call either 01275 843160 or 07853 248476
The Folk Hall
95 High Street
Portishead
BS20 6 PR
Autumn Fair
Starts: 10:00 On 31 October 2026 | Ends: 13:00 On 31 October 2026 [ Link ]
Homemade cakes, plants, books, crafts, tombola, white elephant stalls, refreshments available
Free Entry
For more information please call either 01275 843160 or 07853 248476
The Folk Hall
95 High Street
Portishead
BS20 6PR