What’s On

We love all things fun—whether it’s art, food, or hands-on activities, we’re all about bringing creativity and joy together in one place. Our events are a vibrant mix of playful experiences designed to spark your imagination and delight your senses. Come join us and be part of the fun—there’s always something exciting coming up!

A party room decorated with a large red sign that says 'Party Like It's 1999,' a long wooden table with chairs, wine glasses, floral centerpieces, and a large window. Additionally, there is an overlay of a cocktail drink with a lemon wedge and sugar cube garnished on a stir stick.

Ease into the weekend with cocktails, good food and live DJ sets at The Boot Factory. Join us every Friday from 8pm for laid-back sounds, late-night drinks and easy-going fun in the heart of Bristol.

Date: every Friday

Time: 8pm–late

Location: The Boot Factory, Artist Residence Bristol, 28 Portland Square, St Paul’s, Bristol

Entry: Free entry

Book a Table

To book a table book a table online, use the link above and select your desired Friday. Alternatively call us on 0117 428 8440

or email us on [email protected]

The Boot Factory Sessions

The Boot Factory | Friday 25th September

PURDIE PRESENTS: Cabaret with Jazz

An intimate evening of burlesque, dance and authentic 1920s jazz with Antonia Purdie and Jack Calloway & Co. in the Blue Room at Artist Residence Bristol. Enjoy drinks from the speakeasy-style bar, dress to impress and book ahead to secure allocated seating. Suitable for guests aged 18 and over.

Date: Friday 23 October 2026

Doors: 7:30pm

Show: 8:30-10:30pm

Location: The Blue Room, Artist Residence Bristol, 28 Portland Square, St Paul’s, Bristol

Entry: Ticketed Event.

This is a ticketed event. Prices and booking details will be announced soon. To become one of the first email [email protected].

The Blue Room | Friday 23rd October

Life Drawing at The Boot Factory

Join us for an evening of life drawing with Purdie at Artist Residence Bristol. Sessions take place from 8–9:30pm and cost £10 per person.

Upcoming dates:

Monday 28 September
Monday 5 October
Monday 12 October
Monday 26 October

All drawing materials are included, but please feel free to bring your own too! All levels of entry are welcome.

Location: The Blue Room, Artist Residence Bristol, 28 Portland Square, St Paul’s, Bristol

This is a ticketed event. To register your place, email [email protected].

The Boot Factory | Every Monday

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Event Schedule: Bristol

An art workspace cluttered with paint supplies, including tubes of acrylic paint, jars of paint, a palette with mixed colors, and a painting of a sunset with a yellow sun and blue sky.

Two women sitting at a table and painting seascape pictures of the sun over the ocean during an art class in a rustic, decorated room.

Sip & Paint

Brush in one hand, wine in the other? Yes please! 🎨🍷

⁠Come join us for a fun-filled night of painting Ocean Blooms and sipping your way to a masterpiece. No skills needed – just good vibes, good company, and a splash of creativity.⁠

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Past Events

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Past Events 〰️

An outdoor gathering at a restaurant or bar with string lights, wooden furniture, and a group of people socializing and enjoying drinks. The inset shows a table with plates of food, wine, and condiments.

Scenic landscape with mountains, a lake, and rolling hills with green grass and shrubs.

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world.
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world.
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world.