This summer Fusion Fest takes over Bristol Beacon with a day-to-night explosion of awesome youth music, creativity and talent.
Experience two jam-packed days at our first festival created by young people, for everyone.
Join us for epic orchestral and choral spectacles in Beacon Hall – think bold collaborations, hundreds of performers, and one unforgettable stage. Alongside this, enjoy vibrant concerts from our resident groups and partner ensembles, plus interactive inclusive workshops throughout the building.
kick things off with a massive Come and Play morning, dive into family crafts, say hello to our exhibitors then follow the music wherever it leads. As night falls, expect DJs, rappers and high-energy sets at the Afterparty, featuring Bristol Youth Studios and Lady Nade.
At the heart of Fusion Fest is our Youth Advisory Committee, a team of young people who were centre stage in shaping the festival from the ground up, from naming it to bringing its sound to life on stage. Local secondary pupils will also get hands on in a mix of behind-the-scenes roles to finish their Work Experience week in style!
So come along, get involved and be blown away by some seriously talented young musicians. We can’t wait to see you there!
Presented by Bristol Beacon
Performances and workshops will take place across all venue spaces including Beacon Hall, Lantern Hall and Weston Stage, as well as Bridgehouse, Stalls Bar and The Cellars. Please refer to the individual events for more info.
Ticket prices & offers
Ticket prices
Standard price: £7.00
Under 18 ticket: £4.00
Festival multibuy offer
Take advantage of our Festival Multibuy offer and save on tickets!
- Buy 3-4 concerts save 10%
- Buy 5-7 concerts save 20%
Applies to Standard price and under 18 tickets.
To qualify for the discount, tickets for the corresponding number of concerts must be purchased in one transaction.
Workshop prices
Introductory DJ Workshops
Sat 4 Jul, The Cellars
Standard price: £6.00
Craft Corner
Sat 4 Jul, Stalls Bar
Free entry
SEN Composition Workshop
Sat 4 Jul, Weston Stage
Free, but ticketed
Massive Come and Play Workshop and Sharing with NCO
Sun 5 Jul, Bristol Beacon
Standard price: £10.00
Beacon Ensembles discount: £5.00 (applicable to any active members of a Beacon Ensemble)
The post-workshop sharing session is free with open access.
Gender and the Large Shiny Instruments (GALSI) Workshop
Sun 5 Jul, Weston Stage
Standard price: £2.50
What’s On
Concerts
Classical
Community
Contemporary
Education
Electronic
Families
Fusion Fest
Soundbites Stage
Community
Education
Families
Jazz
Reggae
Rock and Pop
Fusion Fest
Rhythm and Groove: Lunchtime Reggae Jam
Classical
Community
Education
Electronic
Experimental
Hip hop
Jazz
R&B
Rap
Rock and Pop
Fusion Fest
Live and Loud: Symphonic Sessions
Ambient
Dance
Dub
Dubstep
Education
Electronic
Experimental
Garage Rock
Hip hop
R&B
Rap
Rock and Pop
Techno
Fusion Fest
Afterparty ft BYS and special guest Lady Nade
Choral
Education
Fusion Fest
Bristol Youth Choir presents: Choral Soundscapes
An immersive vocal experience
The venue
Bristol Beacon
Getting to the venue
Location: Bristol Beacon is located in the city centre with entrances on Colston Street and Trenchard Street.
Address: Bristol Beacon, Trenchard Street, Bristol, BS1 5AR
Bicycle
Bicycle racks can be found in front of the main entrance on Trenchard Street, Colston Street, and on the city centre promenade. Find your nearest cycle routes using Cycle Planner.
Car parking
Trenchard Street multi-storey car park is 50m away directly behind Bristol Beacon.
Bristol Clean Air Zone
Bristol Beacon is inside the Bristol Clean Air Zone. Check if your vehicle will be charged and how much you’ll have to pay.
Bus
The city centre bus stop is 250m from Bristol Beacon where most bus services stop.
Access
Mobility
Bristol Beacon foyer has level access from street level with lifts to all levels and areas.
Assistance Dogs
Registered assistance dogs and emotional support animals are allowed in the venue.
Hearing Facility
There is an induction loop at the box office. You can use this by adjusting your hearing aid to the ‘T’ setting. There is no hearing loop facility for the foyer stage.
Eat & Drink
Eat & Drink
We’ve got plenty of places for you to relax and refill. From coffee and cake, to delicious sharing boards, to full menus.
About our venues
Beacon Hall, Lantern Hall and Weston Stage
Beacon Hall
Beacon Hall
Our wonderfully restored flagship venue; international standard acoustics with modern comfort.
Lantern Hall
Lantern Hall
An elegant and versatile performance venue; Victorian beauty with modern drama.
Weston Stage
Weston Stage
Atmospheric subterranean brand-new performance space and state-of-the-art education centre.
Bridgehouse
Bridgehouse
Renamed and reimagined, our entrance hall can be transformed into a vibrant performance space.