One of 2020’s most popular installations, ‘Neighbours’, is making an exciting return and this year it will tell a new tale. For 2022, the collaborative installation by four Bristol-based graffiti artists and illustrators will create artworks that will surround the window of Banksy’s famous Well Hung Lover on Park Street and offer a peek into the lives of those living next door.

‘Neighbours’ will be a celebration of Bristol’s residents and how we interact with each other as a diverse community, whilst exploring the unique relationship we all have had with our homes over the pandemic.

A playful new commission that will bring out the inner child in everyone will feature at College Green and is sure to be a big hit with families and friends visiting the festival.

Bristol-based company, Tired Industries will create a collection of light up musical swings allowing visitors to swing alongside one another in a fun and interactive way. Music and light will be triggered by the swinging motion and play in sync with one another, featuring music that celebrates Bristol’s rich history. The piece is powered by cutting edge technology and will be a joyful way to play in the city. ‘Swing Song’ is an addition to this year’s programme following a successful grant from the Arts Council England, the piece is one of the daytime commissions which is also powered by movement.

This year’s festival will be supported by Bristol’s City Centre & High Streets Recovery and Renewal programme, which is funded by Bristol City Council and the West of England’s Combined Authority’s Love our High Streets project, with the aim of supporting the recovery of Bristol’s priority high streets.