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Lyra Bristol Poetry Festival 2023

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A person performs on stage at Lyra Festival 2022

Lyra is the annual Bristol Poetry Festival that brings together and celebrates local, national and international poets and speakers, representing Bristol as a centre of world class poetry.

At the heart of festival is a desire to celebrate the unique culture and creativity of Bristol by showcasing poetry in the widest range of forms possible – readings, slam competitions, film screenings, discussion panels, open mics and more.

This year, we are delighted to host three workshops and an exhibition as part of Lyra Festival 2023 – see ‘Whats on’ for further event details and ticketing information.

Presented by Lyra Bristol Poetry Festival

Format: Standing with seats available

Age: All ages

Tickets: Tickets only available via Lyra Festival’s website.

What’s On

Project Zulu Gala Concert
A big group of people in traditional clothing with a singer in the foreground.

Thu 5 Jun 2025

19:00

Classical

Project Zulu Gala Concert

Featuring Britain’s Got Talent finalist, Innocent Masuku

Beacon Hall

William Tyler
A person wearing a patterned shirt crouches in front of a white background.

Thu 5 Jun 2025

19:30

Alternative

Dance

Electronic

Folk

Indie

Rock and Pop

William Tyler

Weston Stage

Panda Bear
A person sat outside an old warehouse wearing Crocks and sunglasses.

Thu 5 Jun 2025

20:00

Electronic

Panda Bear

Plus support from Maria Reis

Lantern Hall

Orchestral Season 2024/25
An illustration of a hand playing a trumpet. Text reads

Oct 2024 - Jun 2025

Classical

Orchestral Season 2024/25

Beacon Hall

The venue

Bridgehouse

at Bristol Beacon

Our foyer space located within Bristol Beacon where we host events, performances and conferences.

Getting to the venue

Location: Bridgehouse is located within Bristol Beacon 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

Bridgehouse has level access from street level with lifts to all levels. For unallocated seated performances, seats can easily be removed to accommodate wheelchairs.

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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