Sat 4 Jul–Sun 5 Jul 2026

Fusion Fest

Soundbites Stage

Bridgehouse

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At the centre of the festival, the Soundbites Stage will be alive with our youth community takeover.

Featuring performances by the Bristol NOYO Ensemble, Jazz Blueprints, Hope Creative & Care Leavers, a special performance from our festival SEN Composition Workshop, as well as takeover sets by bands and DJs from local Secondary schools and Sixth Form Colleges, Bristol’s next generation takes to the stage!

Presented by Bristol Beacon

Format: Unreserved standing / some seating
Age: All ages

Dates & times

Sat 4 Jul

Start: 11:00
Finish: 19:00

Sun 5 Jul

Start: 10:15
Finish: 18:00

All timings are approximate and subject to change

Fusion Fest

Sat 4 & Sun 5 July 2026

This summer Fusion Fest takes over Bristol Beacon with a day-to-night explosion of awesome youth music, creativity and talent. Don’t miss two jam-packed days at our first music festival, created by young people, for everyone.

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Artists and mentors at the NEXT LEVEL Showcase, Sat 15 Apr 2023, Bristol Beacon, photography by Eljay

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NEXT LEVEL Showcase, Sat 15 Apr 2023, Bristol Beacon, photography by Eljay

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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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Eat & Drink

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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.

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Fusion Fest

Get ready, Beacon's youth music takeover is here!

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Soundbites Stage

Sat 4 Jul–Sun 5 Jul 2026

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