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  • Fri 1

    Voices of DIASPORA! Launch Party

    Fri 1 May at 6:00 pm BST
    The Island The Island, Nelson Street, Bristol

    Come and join us for the launch of the Voices of DIASPORA! exhibition, curated by artist Emma Allen, showing at The Island from 1-4 May. It is a chance to… Continue Reading Voices of DIASPORA! Launch Party

    Free
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    DIASPORA! 2026 Opening Ceremony

    Fri 1 May at 6:00 pm – 7:15 pm BST
    The Station The Station, Silver St, Bristol BS1 2AG, Bristol

    Join us at The Station for the launch of DIASPORA! 2026, our city-wide celebration of cultural diversity through the arts. This event marks the official opening of the festival and… Continue Reading DIASPORA! 2026 Opening Ceremony

    Free
  • Fri 1

    Meditate & Create

    Fri 1 May at 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm BST
    The Greenhouse , United Kingdom

    Explore safety, support and grounding within your mind and body in this workshop embodying the earth element through creative visualisation. Over 2 hours, you’ll be guided through embodied movement, meditation,… Continue Reading Meditate & Create

    £38
  • Fri 1

    Auntie Flo (full band show) + Moncaya LIVE

    Fri 1 May at 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm BST
    Strange Brew 10-12 Fairfax St, Bristol, United Kingdom

    With a unique electronic and jazz fusion, Brian d’Souza’s Auntie Flo live band brings together a host of talented musicians from around the world to perform tracks spanning five acclaimed… Continue Reading Auntie Flo (full band show) + Moncaya LIVE

    £12 – £15
  • Fri 1

    Faris Ishaq in Concert

    Fri 1 May at 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm BST
    St Paul’s Church Clifton

    Reflecting on an increasingly digitised world, JASAD (Arabic for Body) draws from the breath-centred essence of the Nay (ca. 5,000 BC) to create a distinctive solo setup. In this performance,… Continue Reading Faris Ishaq in Concert

    £10 – £14
  • Fri 1

    Somatic DJ Set

    Fri 1 May at 10:00 pm BST
    The Pipe and Slippers 118 Cheltenham Rd, Montpelier, Bristol

    Head to the Pipe & Slippers on Stokes Croft for a stellar DJ set from Devon-born artist, Somatic. No need to book, just turn up. Known for his boundary-defying sets,… Continue Reading Somatic DJ Set

    Free
  • Fri 1

    Afon Sistema

    Fri 1 May at 10:00 pm – 11:30 pm BST
    The Canteen

    Afon Sistema is coming to The Canteen this May, with an evening of drumming and dancing. No need to book, just turn up. About Afon Sistema Maracatu is a Brazilian… Continue Reading Afon Sistema

    Free
  • Fri 1

    Marla Kether Presents: Kilengi Dance Party

    Fri 1 May at 11:00 pm BST
    The Jam Jar Little Ann St, Bristol, United Kingdom

    Kilengi Dance Party is coming back to The Jam Jar this May. What better way to kick off DIASPORA! than at Bristol’s newest global bass party? Curated by DJ, bassist… Continue Reading Marla Kether Presents: Kilengi Dance Party

    £6 – £13.50
  • Sat 2

    Circus in St Pauls

    Sat 2 May at 10:00 am – 4:00 pm BST
    Portland Square, St Pauls Bristol

    Join Circomedia in Portland Square this Early May Bank Holiday weekend for a fantastic, diaspora-led day of free, family friendly activities. No need to book, just turn up. The Circomedia… Continue Reading Circus in St Pauls

    Free
  • Sat 2

    Out of Many: The Diverse Artists Network Exhibition

    Sat 2 May at 11:00 am – Sun 26 July at 6:00 pm BST
    Arnolfini Arts 16 Narrow Quay, Bristol, United Kingdom

    Come and explore the work of the Diverse Artists Network, the Bristol-based development agency behind the DIASPORA! festival, through this exciting exhibition: Out of Many. Founded in 2020 by Deasy… Continue Reading Out of Many: The Diverse Artists Network Exhibition

    Free
  • Sat 2

    Internal Conversations

    Sat 2 May at 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm BST
    Equiano Room, Floor 4, Bristol Old Vic

    Ten African and Caribbean women across generations come together to sit, reflect and speak, opening a rare and intimate window into the stories, tensions and wisdom that pass between us.… Continue Reading Internal Conversations

    £3 – £15
  • Sat 2

    Day of Dance at Dance Space: Tashi Shabdro Tibetan Dance Workshop

    Sat 2 May at 12:15 pm – 1:45 pm BST
    Dance Space, The Island

    Tashi Shabdro is a popular Tibetan circle dance performed during festive and joyful occasions. Join a large group, led by artist Tenzin Sangmo, as you come together in celebration, promoting… Continue Reading Day of Dance at Dance Space: Tashi Shabdro Tibetan Dance Workshop

    £3 – £15
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