Coronavirus Latest: Cancelled Events in Bristol and New Dates

Coronavirus Latest: Cancelled Events in Bristol and New Dates

Posted on: 16 Apr 2020

Find all the info on all the events cancelled or postponed as a result of the Coronavirus outbreak.

 

With no clear end in sight, the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic is still having a huge impact on the events industry. Festivals, celebrations and gatherings are being put on hold up and down the country and around the world as the general public remains under lockdown.

 

Summer is the busiest period of Bristol's renowned events calendar, but thousands of visitors have been disappointed in recent weeks by a barrage of cancellations and postponements.

 

See below for a quick rundown of all the major occasions that have been confirmed cancelled or postponed so far in 2020.

 

St Pauls Carnival - POSTPONED

 

The St Pauls Carnival CIC confirmed in late March that the 2020 Carnival would be postponed, with alternative plans in the pipeline for community events and a two-week Fringe in September.

 

Originally due to take place this year on Saturday 4 July, St Pauls Carnival is one of Bristol's biggest and best-loved parties, regularly drawing crowds of around 100,000 people for a full day of music, dancing, food and much more.

St Paul's Carnival update.

Bristol Harbour Festival - CANCELLED

 

Organisers are yet to confirm on social media, but this year's Bristol Harbour Festival has been cancelled following Mayor Marvin Rees' recent announcement that all large events in Bristol are to be cancelled until the end of July.

 

Another huge part of summer in Bristol, the Harbour Festival will be missed by many this year. Be sure to keep an eye on their social media channels for news, updates and future plans once things return to normal.

Bristol Harbour Festival.

Bristol International Jazz & Blues Festival - POSTPONED

 

The eagerly-anticipated 2020 edition of the Bristol International Jazz & Blues Festival was due to take place in late March, but was unfortunately cancelled at the last minute.

 

Set to invite some of the world's most esteemed jazz and blues acts to perform across the city's favourite stages, the lineup at this year's festival looked to be one of the best yet. 

 

The team hope to move the 2020 Jazz & Blues Festival to a new date in Autumn - follow news and updates on their Facebook page.

 

 

Love Saves The Day - POSTPONED

 

Billed as the Last Dance at Eastville Park, this year's edition of the popular Love Saves The Day festival was set to be the last at its current home in BS5. Orbital, Peggy Gou, Kano and many more were confirmed among one of the festival's biggest-ever lineups.

 

With the festival due to take place in May, Team Love were forced to postpone following Bristol City Council's cancellation of events until late July.

 

A new provisional date has been penned in for 5 & 6 September, but is subject to change. Follow news and updates on Facebook.

Love Saves The Day update.

Glastonbury Festival - POSTPONED

 

In what has arguably been the most high-profile cancellation due to the Coronavirus outbreak so far, Glastonbury organisers Emily and Michael Eavis confirmed in March that the 50th edition of the world-renowned festival would be put on hold and rescheduled for 2021.

 

As part of their statement, the Glastonbury team confirmed that those lucky enough to get their hands on tickets for Glastonbury 2020 would have their booking rolled over to the revised date next year. Head to the Glastonbury website for more info and updates.

 

 

Bristol Pride - CANCELLED

 

Another of the city's biggest and best annual celebrations, the 2020 edition of Bristol Pride has unfortunately been cancelled. Due to take place in July, the event sadly falls before the end of the council's ban on all outdoor events.

 

Bristol Pride is one of the UK's biggest Pride celebrations, showcasing a full week of events before a huge music and arts festival. Be sure to check back on their website for rescheduled events and more information on how to support the organisers.

 

 

Rave on Avon - POSTPONED

 

Hugely popular among students, Rave on Avon was due to take over Old Market for the first time this year, after three successful outings in Stokes Croft. The multi-genre, one-day festival sees artists, labels and promoters take over an array of venues for a full programme of forward-thinking dance music.

 

Due to take place in May, Rave on Avon's BS2 debut has unfortunately been postponed until 2021. Find all the details and ticketing information here.

 

 

Bristol Craft Beer Festival - POSTPONED

 

The fifth edition of the popular Bristol Craft Beer Festival has unfortunately been cancelled, with new provisional dates of 11 & 12 September booked in with Bristol City Council.

 

A true celebration of a huge range of craft beers and ciders, the BCBF invites breweries from around the world to showcase their produce to eager local crowds, accompanied by stellar live music, DJ sets and food stalls.

 

Check back on their Facebook page for future news and updates.

 

 

Bristol Sounds - POSTPONED

 

Bristol Sounds have pushed their 2020 series back to 2021, with all current tickets valid for the rescheduled dates. A popular summer gig series, Bristol Sounds was set to invite the likes of Noel Gallagher, Supergrass and Jack Savoretti to the Lloyds Amphitheatre in June.

 

Be sure to check back on the Bristol Sounds Facebook page for more information and updates in the coming weeks.

Bristol Sounds update.

Great Bristol Run - CANCELLED

 

This year's Great Bristol Run has unfortunately been cancelled in 2020, meaning all that training - or lack of it - has been for nothing.

 

Or has it? The organisers of the 10k and Half Marathon races have challenged willing Bristolians to a solo race, allocating medals to those who complete the distance and post a screenshot of their time online. Good luck!

 

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Article by:

Matt Robson

 

Editor - 365Bristol.com & LOUD Magazine
 

Matt is a Journalism graduate and writer, passionate about supporting Bristol music, art and independent business. Get in touch via email at matt@365bristol.com.