Upcoming Events in Nailsea
What’s on in Nailsea!
Cider Festivals, Music Festivals and Motorcycle Shows… Just to name a few!
Nailsea has got things going on for people of all ages, backgrounds and interests throughout the year.
Please scroll down to see some of the upcoming events in our town. Furthermore, check out our shops, restaurants and pubs, our markets and our clubs!
If you have an event you would like to add, please contact us.
Nailsea Concert Orchestra Present Elgar’s Enigma Variations & Others
Commemorative Concert
24th November 2018
St Francis of Assisi Church, Ash Hayes Road, BS48 2LP
Join Nailsea Concert Orchestra for their commemorative concert on Saturday 24th November at St Francis of Assisi Church in Nailsea to mark 100 years since the end of the First World War. The orchestra will be performing Elgar’s iconic Enigma Variations, Beethoven’s Egmont Overture and Butterworth’s idyllic ‘The Banks of Green Willow’, the anthem for all ‘Unknown Soldiers’. The pieces pay homage to the great sacrifices made by so many in the ‘war to end all wars’. The concert starts at 7.30pm and tickets priced £12 (concessions £10/under 18s £2.50) are available in advance from Nailsea Music Shop or on the door. This concert is in support of The Royal British Legion. The orchestra look forward to seeing you there!
Christmas Craft Fair
Festive Fun for the Whole Family
24th November 2018, 10am – 3pm
Nailsea Tithe Barn & Holy Trinity Church
A fabulous Christmas event that includes carol singing, festive food and drink, Santa’s Grotto and more for the whole family at Nailsea Tithe Barn & Holy Trinity Church. Entry is free. More info is available by viewing the flyer.
Nailsea Christmas Fair
Community Christmas Event
30th November 2018
Crown Glass Shopping Centre, Nailsea
Come and enjoy the festive fair! There’s plenty of entertainment and stalls for all ages throughout Crown Glass Shopping Centre.
Miscellany
Concert
1st December 2018
Christ Church, Christ Church Close, BS48 1RT
Christ Church is delighted to welcome the wonderful group Miscellany for a concert on Saturday 1st December at 7pm. No strangers to Christ Church, Miscellany will be returning for the 12th time since 1991 with an attractive programme of varied and seasonal music on the eve of the first Sunday in Advent; a time to look backwards and forwards as we anticipate Christmas.
We are delighted that our own Director of Music, Phillip Lawrence, has agreed to accompany them on this occasion and we look forward to seeing many familiar faces in the audience.
Tickets cost £8 in advance from Christ Church Office, tel. 01275 859210. Free to those in full-time education. Refreshments are available during the interval.
Charity Fashion Show
Fashion Show
6th December 2018
Nailsea School, Mizzymead Road, BS48 2HN
An exciting evening of fashion & fun at Nailsea School on 6th December 2018. As well as a live catwalk show, there is an opportunity to try on and buy this season’s high street fashion.
Tickets cost £5.00 and must be bought in advance.
View flyer for more information
Nailsea Choral Society @ Clifton Cathedral
Christmas-themed Concert
9th December 2018
Clifton Cathedral, Clifton Park, Bristol, BS8 3BX
THREE CHOIRS – AWAKE THE VOICE!
On Sunday 9th December 2018 at 7.45pm in Clifton Cathedral, Bristol, three local choral societies from Nailsea, Portishead and Chew Valley, will be joining together under the auspices of Clifton International Festival of Music in a special Christmas-themed performance with soloists and full orchestra, the Clifton Sinfonia.
- Nailsea Choral Society conducted by Tom Williams
- Portishead Choral Society conducted by Jonathan Palmer
- Chew Valley Choral Society conducted by David Bednall
The programme for this unique collaboration will feature:
- Gerald Finzi: Et in Terra Pax;
- Ralph Vaughan Williams: Fantasia on Christmas Carols;
- Jonathan Palmer: Awake the Voice!
Jonathan wrote Awake the Voice! for Portishead Choral Society in 2014 and this will be its second performance.
In addition to his work with Nailsea Choral Society, Tom Williams is the Assistant Director of Music at St Martin-in-the-Fields and the Artistic Director of The Clifton International Festival of Music.
David Bednall is recognised as one of the leading choral composers of his generation and is also a highly experienced organist, accompanist, conductor and lecturer.
The concert is being supported by the Paragon Music Trust.
Tickets are £12; u18s and students £6 from www.cliftonfestival.com or on the door.
Also from members of the participating choirs.
The Tin Soldier
Christmas Performance
16th December 2018
6 Union St, BS48 4BB
Kids are in for a Christmas treat at Nailsea Little Theatre.
The Union Street venue is hosting a one-off performance by the professionals of Folksy Theatre of one of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairy tales.
They’ll take to the stage with The Tin Soldier for a matinee showing at 2.30pm on Sunday December 16.
It’s their second visit to Nailsea as the Little Theatre tries to make a Christmas offering for kids – and the young at heart! – a regular item in its year-round calendar of events.
Folksy’s version of The Tin Soldier will be a multimedia mix including puppetry and live music.
Tickets – at £8 for children and £12 for adults – are available on 0777 298 1037.
Nailsea & Backwell Beer & Cider Fesitval
Beer & Cider Fesitval
12 July 2019 – 14 July 2019
West End Park, West End, Nailsea, BS48 4BY
Nailsea and Backwell Beer & Cider Festival is held every summer at Nailsea & Backwell R.F.C. Sample the wide range of beers and ciders, enjoy the live music, and soak in the community spirit!
Trendlewood Community Festival
Festival
24th August 2019
Golden Valley, Nailsea
A biannual festival of sport, dance, music and food held at Golden Valley fields.
Nailsea Festival of Music
Music, Singing and Drama Event
23rd November 2019
A one-day event of competitive classes in creative writing, music composition, piano, singing and speech and drama.
Café Create
Open Mic Night
Bimonthly Event
The Trinity Centre (next to Holy Trinity Church), Church Lane, Nailsea, BS48 4NG
Café Create is a bimonthly performance and open mic evening set-up to promote local talent! Whether you’re an aspiring singer, comedian, entertainer or simply want to get up and perform a poem or tell a story, a variety of acts are welcome.
The event is free to attend and takes place on the 3rd Friday of every other month at The Trinity Centre, with doors opening at 7:30pm. There is also a fair trade bar café, serving a wide range of refreshments. Come along for a great evening that brings together local talent, music and entertainment! Anyone interested in performing should phone 01275 543332 or email steve.tilley@htnailsea.org.uk to book a slot. Please note that acts must pre-book.
May Fair
Fair, Car Boot Sale
2019 Date TBC
Nailsea Skate Park, Scotch Horn, Brockway, Nailsea BS48 1BZ
Organised by 2nd Nailsea Scouts. Each year starting on the 1st of May, The Millennium Park (opposite Tesco) is transformed into a lively fun fair perfect for family days out. As well as a large amount of fair ground rides, the event provides up to 150 car boot stalls and culinary options for everyone.
Community Skatepark Festival and Activity Showcase
Skate Competition
2019 Date TBC
Nailsea Skate Park, Scotch Horn, Brockway, Nailsea BS48 1BZ
The Nailsea Skatepark Festival is an annual community festival that provides an opportunity for the young skaters and riders of Nailsea to showcase their talents.
The Dig for Victory Show
Fair
2019 Date TBC
North Somerset Showground, BS48 1NE
A fantastic 1940’s family festival held on the North Somerset Showground each year. The event aims to bring history alive and the generations together to learn, remember and have fun.
Nailsea Carnival
Carnival
2019 Date TBC
1st Nailsea Scout Group Activity and Training Centre, Clevedon Road, Nailsea, BS48 1EH
Every Summer, the community of Nailsea comes together to watch the colourful spectacle of the Nailsea Carnival. With floats and walkers taking to the streets of Nailsea, it’s a great opportunity to see what Nailsea has to offer. The carnival finishes at Millennium Park, where there is an afternoon fete, including dance, children’s rides, a car boot and more. It is a great day for the community of Nailsea to get together!
Nailsea “International” Bike Show
Motorcycle Event
2019 Date TBC
43 High St, Nailsea, Bristol BS48 1AS
A free two day family event that features a static motorcycle display in the back garden of the Royal Oak pub, motorcycle related trade stands, live music at the front and children’s entertainment (including bouncy castle and face painting). The event is completely non-profit and every penny raised goes to the Children’s Hospice South West.
Fireworks on Bonfire Night
Firework Display
2019 Date TBC
Nailsea and Backwell Rugby Club, West End Park, West End, Nailsea BS48 4BY
An impressive bonfire and firework display, suitable for all ages. Hot food and a wide range of beers from the beer tent is also available.