Venue

SISTALAND Festival 2025

We’re partnering with Sparks Bristol, 78 Broadmead, BS1 3DS, you’ll find us on the first floor of the old department store, now transformed into a creative hub for our two-day festival.

If you’re arriving before 11AM, please use the Sparks Artists’ Entrance, located on Broadmead next to the main customer entrance and opposite Savers.

After 11AM, you can use either the Broadmead customer entrance or the Horsefair customer entrance, which will lead you inside to the internal stairs located midway near the wedding dresses.

You’ll find us on the first floor of the old department store - now the Department of Imagination, which we will transform into a creative and inspiring hub for you and our two-day festival.

The Details

📍 Sparks Bristol - 78 Broadmead, Bristol, BS1 3DS
🗓 Tuesday 11 – Wednesday 12 November 2025
🕓 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM both days
✨ Day One evening celebrations: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

FAQ

  • Sparks Bristol
    78 Broadmead
    Bristol
    BS1 3DS

    It’s right in Bristol Shopping Quarter - between Broadmead and The Horsefair (opposite Primark).

  • If you’re arriving before 11AM, please use the Sparks Artists’ Entrance, located on Broadmead next to the main customer entrance and opposite Savers.

    After 11AM, you can use either the Broadmead customer entrance or the Horsefair customer entrance, which will lead you inside to the internal stairs located midway near the wedding dresses.

    We’ll have crew on site to guide you.

  • We’re activating the whole floor 🔥

    • Main panel + talks space

    • Workshops and safe circles

    • Creative activations (Headshot Bar, Writers’ Table, Money Sofa, etc.)

    • Chill / connection areas

    • Crew + speaker holding

    Everything is in one place so you won’t miss anything.

    Marketplace is on the ground floor (female + NB founders) For SISTALAND merch head back up to 1st floor.

  • Sparks is centrally located and designed to be welcoming.

    • Lift access to the first floor

    • Step-free routes inside the festival area

    • Accessible toilets on site

    • 🪑 Quiet / low-stim areas available (ask a member of the SISTALAND crew)

    • 👋 Wayfinding and on-site volunteers to support you on arrival

    If you have specific access needs (personal assistant ticket, early entry, sensory considerations), please email hello@sistalandfestival.uk so we can support you in advance. You can also find more information directly on the Sparks website

  • No! Sparks is open to the public, but SISTALAND is a ticketed festival (1st floor). Please have your booking email and ID ready on arrival.

  • Can I arrive late?
    Yes, just use the main entrance on The Horsefair after 11:00AM.

  • Yes, Day One evening celebrations are included in your Day One or 2-Day ticket.

GETTING HERE

  • The closest train to Sparks is Bristol Temple Meads.

    10–12 mins walk from Bristol Temple Meads (or short bus ride into Broadmead).

    5–7 mins from Bristol Bus & Coach Station.

  • Most city-centre buses stop in/around Broadmead, The Horsefair, or Cabot Circus - all within a few minutes’ walk.

  • There are multiple nearby car parks:

    • Cabot Circus Car Park

    • The Galleries Car Park

    • Rupert Street / NCP options (standard city-centre rates apply)

    We recommend public transport where possible. Please check closing times of the car parks.

TIMINGS

  • Tuesday 11 Nov

    • Doors open: 9:00AM

    • Programme: 10:00AM – 6:00PM

    • Evening celebrations / networking: 6:00PM – 10:00PM

    (Doors may open earlier for crew/speakers - details will be shared directly.)

  • Wednesday 12 Nov

    • Doors open: 9:00AM

    • Programme: 10:00AM – 6:00PM

    • De-rig from 6:00 PM

    (Doors may open earlier for crew/speakers - details will be shared directly.)