Spike Island - International centre for contemporary art in Bristol

Opening hours Gallery: Wednesday to Sunday 12–5pm Café open: Tuesday and Sunday: 10am–4pm, Wednesday to Saturday: 10am–5pm

Featured exhibitions
Nour Jaouda Matters of time

Saturday 27 September 2025 to Sunday 11 January 2026 Find out more about the exhibition

Featured exhibitions
Dan Lie Sleeping Methodologies

Saturday 27 September 2025 to Sunday 11 January 2026 Find out more about the exhibition

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Highlights

Night of the Fellows 2025

Thursday 16 October 2025, 5.30–9pm, Free, booking necessary Read more and book tickets

Dream and Make: Botanical Shadow Painting

With Laura Phillimore Wednesday 29 October 2025, 10.30am–12pm, Adults £3, kids free Book your place

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Spike Island Announces New Seasonal Theme for Associates Programme

Studio artists

Spike Island is home to over 70 independent artists, working in our professional and affordable studios.

Access guide

We aim to make Spike Island accessible to as many people as possible. This page provides useful access information ahead of your visit.

News

The latest news from Spike Island

Online Library

Access digital commissions, video, audio and art online from previous Spike Island exhibitions and events in our online library.

Groups and tours

Visit our gallery as a group and get a free exhibition tour from our Visitor Assistant team.

Café

Emmeline Café is our in-house fresh, bright and friendly community café bar with a focus on wholesome food and drink.

Shop

Spike Island's shop includes artists' limited editions, books and exhibition catalogues. Shop online today.

Spike Island
133 Cumberland Road
Bristol BS1 6UX
United Kingdom

T: +44 (0) 117 929 2266 +44 (0) 117 929 2266 E: admin@spikeisland.org.uk

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Opening Hours

Gallery Wednesday to Sunday 12–5pm

Café Tuesday and Sunday: 10am–4pm, Wednesday to Saturday: 10am–5pm

Spike Island Artspace Ltd. Registered Charity no. 1003505. Registered in England and Wales no. 2624621

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