Sparks
TURNS ONE!
Celebrate our first anniversary first anniversary first anniversary with us!
What's On
Sat 11 may 11-6 & sun 12 may 11-5
DETAILS
Sparks turns 3 in May! When we took on the old M&S building in 2023 we originally had a year long lease, there was no knowing if
DETAILS
Sparks turns 3 in May! When we took on the old M&S building in 2023 we originally had a year long lease, there was no knowing if we’d still be here in 2026. To thank everyone who has supported us along the way we’re holding a ‘3 is the Magic Number’ themed birthday party on the 9th May.
Plans include walkabout performers, a Fairtrade Afternoon Tea, a Circus Jumble Sale and a ‘Making Art That Matters’ afternoon workshop with local artist Luke Jerram.
| Time | Event Name | Description | Details |
| 11 – 6pm | Dandelion clock art installation | An interactive installation for public to add their wishes for a better future. | In the ground floor Department Of Nature |
| 11 – 4pm | Fabric Sale and Stitch Social | The Slow Fashion Studio host a their monthly fabric sale and community stitch get together. | In the ground floor Slow Fashion Studio. Stitch Social is pay what you can with a minimum amount, book in advance. |
| 12.45 – 6pm | Blazing Art environmental justice exhibition | Being opened by artist Luke Jerram | Ground floor exhibition area. |
| 1.30 – 3pm | Fairtrade Afternoon Tea | Enjoy a delicious afternoon tea to celebrate World Fairtrade Day and hear a selection of talks about our food journey – from source to the Soil. | Pay what you can. Book through Headfirst Bristol. |
| 12 – 12.45 | Making Art That Matters Workshop | Join artist Luke Jerram to learn about his approach to making meaningful public art. | Ground floor exhibition area |
| 3 – 3.30 | Composting Food Waste Workshop | A workshop by Generation Soil for people interested in starting their own home composting project. | Sparks Bristol ground floor |
| 12 – 4 | Dr Bike | Bring your bike for free maintenance advice and light repairs. | Ground floor Department Of Travel |
| 12 – 5 | Repair Cafe | Our Repairium will be open to help you fix broken items. | Ground floor Repairium |
| 1 – 4 | Stitch Social with ReThrindle | Join Meret from Re-Thrindle, bring a stitch or clothing repair project and get expert stitch advice. | At the Re-Thrindle shop on the ground floor |
| 11 – 6 | Art Exhibition | Bristol Refugee Artist Collective will be showing their artwork. | First floor Department Of Imagination |
| 11 – 6 | Circus Jumble Sale | Get ready to jumble! Shop circus cosumes and equipment along with other bric a brac. | First floor People’s Theatre |
| 1 – 5 | Activities and talks with The Invisible Circus | Head upstairs for family friendly circus skills and talks about the power of circus to unite communities. | First floor People’s Theatre |
TIME
May 9, 2026 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM(GMT+00:00)
Our first year
In Numbers
visitors welcomed through our doors since opening last year
local independent traders supported to sell their products in Sparks
young people inspired with climate and social action workshops
we want to
Hear from you
As we celebrate our first birthday and reflect on an incredible year, Sparks has truly been a community-driven endeavor. We highly value input from everyone as we strive to continuously improve and evolve. So, as we look back on our journey, we want to hear from you — what are your thoughts on Sparks? Let us know!