Illustration of the front of a building with a large doorway. Figures are dancing and painting on the pavement, two circus performers are hanging from the roof.

Open Studios

The Island Open Studios 2025

Artspace Lifespace invite you to The Island for a weekend of artist open studios, dance, circus, music and workshops.

Dates

26/09/25 – 28/09/25

Organisation

Artspace Lifespace

Region

Bristol

Address

The Island, Nelson Street, Bristol. BS1 2BE.

Opening Times

Sunday,	12:00 – 16:00
Mon–Thu,	Closed
Fri–Sat,	12:00 – 17:00

Website

artspace.uk/the-island-open-studios-2025/

On the 26th - 28th September the team at Artspace Lifespace welcome you through the heavy wooden doors of The Island to experience this 1920's police headquarters turned arts centre. Peek inside artists' studios, see their work exhibited, join an artist workshop and take part in a free dance or circus class.

Originally taken on by Artspace Lifespace in 2007 with a three month licence to occupy, The Island has since become a stalwart of alternative creativity in the heart of Bristol supporting hundreds of artists, performers and musicians in the 40+ studios, circus training space, dance studio, sewing studio and nightclub.

Building tours cost £4 per person, all other activities are free. See artspace.uk for full programme, booking links and opening times.

The Island, Nelson Street, BS1 2LE.