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| Breaking the Chains Exhibition | April 21st | October 31st | This ground-breaking exhibition presents authentic artefacts, film, music, photography, video and personal testimonies to provide visitors with an incredible multi-sensory experience. Where: British Empire & Commonwealth Museum |
| Bristol Festival of Nature | June 7th | June 8th | An ambitious and imaginative weekend of films, animal encounters, exhibitions, walks, talks, workshops and competitions for all ages and interests. It is the UK's biggest celebration of the natural world. Where: Bristol Zoo Gardens. Admission: Free |
| Bristol's Biggest Bike Ride | June 22nd | June 22nd | This fun event promotes cycling as the more environmentally friendly and healthier alternative to the car. Choose from a choice of five routes through Bristol and North Somerset. Where: Various Admission: Free |
| Bon Jovi Concert | June 25th | June 25th | Bon Jovi will be performing live at Ashton Gate Stadium on Wednesday, June 25th 2008. Admission: £40 - £75 per ticket |
| St Paul's Carnival | July 5th | July 5th | This much-loved community carnival promises more music, dance and colourful costumes than ever before! Where: Neighbourhood of St. Paul's in Bristol. Admission: Free |
| Bristol Wine & Food Fair | July 11th | July 13th | A new event featuring over 600 wines from all over the world, all available to buy by the bottle or case. World renowned wine merchants and top local restaurants will offer master classes in wine and signature dish tastings. Where: 20 minute walk from Bristol Temple Meads off Anchor Road. |
| Katherine Jenkins at Westonbirt | July 19th | July 19th | Classical Superstar Katherine Jenkins will be appearing at the Arboretum as part of the summer concert season. Where: Westonbirt The National Aboretum, Gloucestershire. Admission: £28.50 |
| EDF Energy Bristol Harbour Festival | August 1st | August 3rd | Bristol's liveliest and largest Harbourside event, features a wide range of entertainment both on and off the water, including music stages, a dance stage, street theatre and water displays, all taking place before a backdrop of hundreds of colourful vessels in the floating harbour throughout the weekend. Where: Brunel's ss Great Britain, Harbourside Admission: Free |
| Festival of the Tree | August 18th | August 25th | Months of planning culminates in twelve carvers working with chainsaws to transform wood from the arboretum into stunning works of art, family activities and trails and traders from around the country selling everything from turned bowls to jewellery. Where: Westonbirt The National Aboretum, Gloucestershire Admission: £8 |
| Bristol International Festival of Kites and Air Creations | August 30th | August 31st | Bristol’s popular International Festival of Kites & Air Creations will take Ashton Court by storm. Where: Ashton Court Estate, Long Ashton. Admission: Free |
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