Opening night: Spike Island Open Studios 2025 at Spike Island
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"Free entry! Essential annual glimpse inside the secret spaces of Bristol’s brightest contemporary art hub. Usually hidden behind closed doors, Spike Island’s studios open their doors for you to experience works in progress from Bristol’s established and upcoming artists, one off performances, workshops and pop up food and drink (to help get those conversations going). "

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A event held at Spike Island on Friday 2nd May. The event starts at 18:00.


Book your free place for the opening night of Open Studios 2025.

Taking place before the Open Studios 2025 weekend opens fully on 3–4 May, this evening is an early chance for you to view the artists’ studios, Spike Print Studio, UWE Bristol Fine Art, as well as many other creative practitioners including designers, filmmakers, architects, animators and photographers.

You’ll also see one-time special events and performances from our community and explore our gallery at night.

Full information: www.spikeisland.org.uk/programme/events/opening-night-spike-island-open-studios-2025/

Spike Island Open Studios (2024). Photograph by Dan Weill

Entry requirements: no age restrictions

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