# Event Details - **Event Name**: Launch Night: Spike Island Open Studios 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 09:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Book your place at the opening night of Spike Island Open Studios 2026About this EventSpike Island Open Studios is back 1–3 May 2026! Offering free behind-the-scenes access to its 80,000-square-foot arts space over a vibrant weekend of exhibitions and events.From 2—4 May, fans of art, culture and design are invited to see the expansive network of artist studios, galleries, and creative businesses that inhabit the former tea-packing factory, as well as the working studios of UWE Fine Arts programmes and award-winning Spike Print Studio, the largest open-access print studio in the South West.Fans of art, culture and design are invited to explore the sprawling former tea-packing factory turned arts centre and participate in a 3-day programme of workshops, performances, exhibitions, film screenings, family-friendly events and demonstrations. This year’s Open Studios is particularly special as it celebrates Spike Island’s 50th year since its founding as Artspace Bristol in 1976.Additionally, a variety of Bristol-based street-food and drinks vendors will be situated across the site to fuel your Open Studios visit, including Spike Island’s ever-popular on-site and bar.This is a free event. As an arts charity, our work is made possible by the support of our visitors and supporters. Please consider donating what you can at checkout, to help directly support our work and continue to make space for Bristol artists to thrive. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/5f2821a0-34d5-11f1-a0ec-d9550886fa40-rimg-w1110-h740-dcf07b5d-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/5f88b830-34d5-11f1-bec8-11eae79b2d36-rimg-w1110-h740-dc171413-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/5ffa17a0-34d5-11f1-ae5e-35f2df6e97c8-rimg-w1110-h740-dc060403-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/60363640-34d5-11f1-a0ec-d9550886fa40-rimg-w1110-h740-dc161415-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bristol/launch-night-spike-island-open-studios-2026/100001987060091223 - **Event Categories**: art, exhibitions, workshops, entertainment, nonprofit, charities, food-drinks, fine-arts, food-truck-festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Bristol - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Spike Island - **lat**: 51.4469754 - **long**: -2.609592099999986 - **full address**: Spike Island, 133 Cumberland Road, Bristol, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Launch Night: Spike Island Open Studios 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/8de82bf949a94ae1933a1faea69c915d7dae33e7cda96a9c3f599fd878df3e60-rimg-w1200-h800-dc041a04-gmir.jpg?v=1775822663 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Launch Night: Spike Island Open Studios 2026 being held? - **A:** Launch Night: Spike Island Open Studios 2026 takes place on Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Spike Island, 133 Cumberland Road, Bristol, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Launch Night: Spike Island Open Studios 2026? - **A:** Launch Night: Spike Island Open Studios 2026 is organized by Spike Island. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Launch Night: Spike Island Open Studios 2026 is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bristol, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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