Hand in Hand Festival

The UK and Ireland’s LGBTQ+ biennial choral festival

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A choir performs on stage, wearing brightly coloured t-shirts and arranged to look like a rainbow.

We’re honoured to be the host venue for Hand in Hand, the UK and Ireland’s LGBTQ+ biennial choral festival where the joy of music meets the warmth of community.

Over the course of three days, Hand in Hand Festival will takeover our transformed venue, providing a space for solidarity and celebration for LGBTQ+ choirs through a meticulously crafted programme of breathtaking performances, inspiring workshops, and joyful social activities including a phenomenal Gala Concert on the evening of Sat 17 Aug.

While the events at Bristol Beacon are only open to participating choirs, there is the opportunity to join Hand in Hand on Sun 18 Aug as they embark on a day of singing throughout the city.

Presented by Hand in Hand Festival

Please note: activities taking place at Bristol Beacon are for choir members only and not publicly ticketed.

Singing in the City

Sun 18 Aug
10:00 am – 12:15 pm

For the final day of Hand in Hand, the festival will head out into the city for a full day of singing and celebration throughout Bristol.

Featuring performances from South Wales Gay Men’s Chorus, Manchester Proud Chorus, Sing Out Bristol and many more, this is your opportunity to support Hand in Hand and join them in spotlighting and celebrating the LGBTQ+ choirs participating in the festival.

For more information, and to view a full breakdown of activity throughout the day head to Hand in Hand’s website.

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About Hand in Hand

A harmonious tapestry of unity, the Hand in Hand Festival is an exceptional gathering of LGBTQ+ choirs from across the UK, bound by their shared adoration for music and their aspiration to cultivate a harmonious world that honours diversity.

This inclusive festival, which commenced in 2013, has evolved into a vibrant tapestry of unity, camaraderie, and empowerment.

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Line-Up

For more information about the performers, as well as the Festival programme please see Hand in Hand’s website.

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.

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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.

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