What's on this weekend in Bristol? (6th September 2025)

🏎️ Soapbox Derby, Salsa and Contemporary Art

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Hey Bristol
September 03, 2025

5 coolest events this weekend in Bristol:

Hey! Hope you are well. Please note that I am currently on holiday, so I will be unresponsive for the next 2 weeks, the normal newsletter will resume on 26th September 🙂 Have a great weekend nonetheless.

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Bristol Krazy Races Soapbox Derby 🏎 📍 Victoria Park, Bristol  

The UK’s biggest and wackiest soapbox derby is racing into Victoria Park, Windmill Hill on Sunday 7th September 2025. 40 fearless teams will launch themselves down a track filled with obstacles, jumps and surprises. Expect plenty of crashes, laughter, and inventive homemade carts.  

🗓️ Sun, 7 Sep 2025 (09:00)  

Beeses Reggae Festival Shuttle 📍 Wapping Wharf, Gas Ferry Rd, BS1 6UN, Bristol  

The annual Beeses Reggae Fest is back on 6th September. The team at Beeses will be serving up a Caribbean-inspired menu throughout the day. There will also be live reggae, laid-back vibes, and the popular Bristol Packet shuttle making trips to the venue.  

🗓️ Sat, 6 Sep 2025 (12:00)  
💰 tickets required for shuttle service  

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Salsa Star Edwin Rodriguez + Show! 📍 Salsa Souls - Bristol & Bath Latin Dance School, Bristol  

Salsa classes, chocolate cake and plenty of fun. Learn smooth and slick salsa moves with salsa star teacher Edwin Rodriguez. The night continues with a show and dancing till 1am.  


🗓️ Fri, 5 Sep 2025 (19:45)  
💰 tickets available online  

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Warmley Clock Tower Ghost Hunt Bristol With Haunting Nights 📍 Warmley Clock Tower, Bristol  

Ghost Hunt at Warmley Clock Tower in Bristol with Haunting Nights. This dark and imposing building started life over three hundred years ago as a pin factory. It has a reputation for eerie activity and after-dark investigations.  

🗓️ Sat, 6 Sep 2025 (21:00)  
💰 tickets available online  

RWA 172 Annual Open Exhibition 📍 Royal West of England Academy, Queen’s Road, Clifton, BS8 1PX, Bristol  

The RWA Annual Open Exhibition is a celebration of contemporary creativity. Submissions are accepted from artists at any stage of their career and across all media. Each year, a distinguished panel carefully selects a wide range of work for display.  

🗓️ Sat, 6 Sep 2025 (10:00)  

Enjoy your weekend, everyone!