Tickets & Passes
Explore this year’s festival in the way that suits you best — whether you’re joining us in Bristol, tuning in online, or diving into our academic conference. Below, you’ll find details on all ticketing options, including passes and individual tickets.
If You’re Joining Us in Bristol
🔹 ALL ACCESS PASS
Includes: Bristol Festival + Online Festival + Online Academic Conference
For those who don’t want to miss a thing
- General Public: £295
- RAI Members: £265
- RAI Fellows: £230
- Concession*: £150
- Participants from low-income countries*: £120
🔹 FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE
Includes: Bristol Festival + Online Festival
The full film programme, in person and online
- General Public: £160
- RAI Members: £150
- RAI Fellows: £140
- Concession*: £120
- Participants from low-income countries*: £90
Booking Individual Screenings in Bristol After Getting Your Pass
Even if you’ve purchased a festival pass, you’ll still need to book your seat separately for each film screening and event in Bristol. Passes do not automatically guarantee entry.
Here’s how it works:
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Tickets for all screenings and events will be available from 2 June. You can book them via the Arnolfini website, at the Watershed front desk in Bristol, or through the Watershed’s online ticketing system. You’ll receive an email with guidelines on how to do it.
- Pass holders MUST book their tickets from Watershed and Arnolfini booking systems to secure a seat.
- We recommend booking early — all seats are subject to availability.
🔹 INDIVIDUAL TICKETS
Tickets start from £5 (concession) to £12 + booking fee
All individual in-person tickets will be sold via the Watershed and Arnolfini websites.
Prices may vary by event.
If You’re Joining Us Online
🔹 DIGITAL BUNDLE
Includes: Online Festival + Online Academic Conference
Join the conversation from anywhere — films and academic panels
- General Public: £175
- RAI Members: £145
- RAI Fellows: £90
- Concession*: £50
- Participants from low-income countries*: £30
🔹 ONLINE FESTIVAL ONLY
Available exclusively via Festival Scope.
Gain full access to the online film selection from anywhere in the world
- General: £50
- Concession*: £35
- Individual Ticket Sales: £5 per feature film or per short film package (4–5 films)
*Concessions apply to Full Time Students, Job Seekers Allowance and Employment Support Allowance, 66+ who have retired, disabled people, refugees and asylum seekers.
To see the list of low-income countries, please visit this link.
If one of the above is selected, we’ll contact you requesting evidence of your concession or low-income country status. Please only choose this package if you can provide us with that evidence.