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.
Frythtival
Community Music Event
25th May 2019
Fryth Way, BS48 2AS
Nailsea and Tickenham FC’s summer festival returns on Saturday 25th May 2019! Plenty of live music to enjoy and a wide selection of drinks available.
For more details or ticket reservation, please contact frythtival@hotmail.com.
A History of English Choral Music
Summer Concert
25th May 2019
Holy Trinity Church, BS48 4NG
After a hugely successful, sell-out performance of Mozart Requiem, Nailsea Choral Society return for their Summer concert with a wonderful programme of English Sacred and Secular Music including works by Cornysh, Tallis, Byrd, Purcell, Stainer, Vaughan Williams and Elgar.
Saturday 25th May 7.30pm at Holy Trinity Church, Nailsea. Tickets available for £12 and include post concert buffet supper. (U18s £6).
Renal Awareness Event
Awareness Event
28th May 2019
65 High Street
RPSG hosting Renal Awareness Event. Let’s talk Kidney Disease – the science of it all! A ‘place’ where awareness and research meet.
Mer-Made Tidal Gathering
Mermaiding for Adults
1st June 2019
Backwell Leisure Centre, Farleigh Road, Backwell, BS48 3PB
Mer-Made are back in Backwell for the Bristol Tidal! Train your freediving skills with experienced freedive coaches from NoTanx and find your fins in the mermaid world!
Nailsea Skatepark Festival
Skate Competition
8th June 2019
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.
Nailsea Charity Walks & Runs
Charity Walk
9th June 2019
Have fun, enjoy a walk – or run – in your local countryside with friends, family or on your own – and raise money for your favoured cause at the same time!
http://www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/page.php?PgID=665197&ClubID=613
Chris Watts – Trees of Tyntesfield Past Present & Future
Gardening Talk and Lecture
17th June 2019
Methodist Church Hall, Silver Street, BS48 2DS
Hosted by Fagus, a local gardening club.
Chris Watts has been a volunteer Estate Guide at Tyntesfield since 2006. He is the ‘Tree Man’ of Tyntesfield. He helps to input details of Tyntesfield’s trees into the National Trust’s main plant database. He also measures many of the trees and passes on the details of any potential champion trees to the Tree Register of the British Isles for inclusion in their records.
Revealed Projects Fundraising Gala Ball
Gala Ball
28th June 2019
The Winter Gardens Ballroom, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1AJ
Revealed Projects is a local charitable project working with young people across North Somerset and Somerset delivering workshops around self-esteem, emotional well-being, and healthy relationships. We are hosting a fundraising gala ball with a three-course dinner to raise awareness and much needed funds to enable us to continue the valuable work we do and would love for you to join us.
Nailsea Carnival
Carnival
6th July 2019
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 & Backwell Beer & Cider Fesitval
Beer & Cider Fesitval
12th July 2019 – 14th 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!
Nailsea Concert Orchestra Presents Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue
Concert
13th July 2019
Nailsea Methodist Church, 74-76 Silver Street, BS48 2DS
Nailsea Concert Orchestra proudly presents the second concert in its New World Series on Saturday 13th July 2019 at Nailsea Methodist Church. Come and listen to Gershwin’s iconic Rhapsody in Blue featuring piano soloist Ana England, Albinoni’s Adagio for Strings as well as Warlock’s Capriol Suite, a selection from West Side Story and My Fair Lady, and ’My Perfect World’ by local composer Richard Barnard. Open rehearsal for those with young families on concert day from 2pm-3.30pm and a pre-concert talk at 6.45pm. Tickets priced £12 (concessions £10, under 18s/students £2.50) available from Nailsea Music Shop or on the door. This concert will be in support of The Strawberry Line to Clevedon Group. The orchestra looks forward to welcoming you to what promises to be another sell-out concert!
Café Create
Open Mic Night
Bimonthly Event – Next Event on 19th July 2019
The Trinity Centre (next to Holy Trinity Church), Church Lane, Nailsea
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.
Nailsea “International” Bike Show
Motorcycle Event
21st September 2019 – 22nd September 2019
Ring O’Bells, 4 St Mary’s Grove, BS48 4NQ
A free two day family event that features a static motorcycle display in the back garden of the Ring O’Bells 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.
Eat Nailsea 2019
Food and Drink Festival
5th October 2019
Town Centre, Crown Glass Shopping Centre, BS48 1RD
A free to attend food and drink festival is coming to Nailsea for the first time in 2019. Hosted by eat:Festivals, organisers of multi award-winning food and drink festivals in Somerset, the non-profit event aims to showcase the quality of locally produced goods and products.
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.
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.
Christmas Craft Fair
Festive Fun for the Whole Family
2019 Date TBC
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 & Light Switch On
Community Christmas Event
2019 Date TBC
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.
May Fair
Fair, Car Boot Sale
4th May 2020
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.
Trendlewood Community Festival
Festival
29th August 2020
Golden Valley, Nailsea
A biannual festival of sport, dance, music and food held at Golden Valley fields.
The Dig for Victory Show
Fair
2020 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.