Spike Island - International centre for contemporary art in Bristol

Opening hours Gallery: Wednesday to Sunday 12–5pm Café open: Monday: 9am–3pm, Tuesday and Sunday: 10am–4pm, Wednesday to Saturday: 10am–5pm

Featured exhibitions
Nancy Lupo Several Chickens Later

Saturday 30 May to Sunday 6 September 2026 Find out more about the exhibition

Featured exhibitions
Tohé Commaret Mijitas

Saturday 30 May to Sunday 6 September 2026 Find out more about the exhibition

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Highlights Next week

Exhibition Launch Party

Nancy Lupo and Tohé Commaret Friday 29 May 2026, 6–11pm, Free, booking advised Book your place

WAWAW | Writing Art Writing Art Writing: When Language Becomes Material

with Katrina Palmer, Roy Claire Potter, Anna Barham, Lydia Davies and Sam Hasler Saturday 27 June 2026, 1.30–9.30pm, £15, Associates and Financial Difficulty tickets available Book your place

Exhibition Launch Party

Nancy Lupo and Tohé Commaret Friday 29 May 2026, 6–11pm, Free, booking advised Book your place

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Spike Island is recruiting for a Senior Technician (Maternity cover)

Spike Island is seeking a Senior Technician for a maternity cover role

Spotlight Tours

Phillip Lai: RAIN / RUIN and Olukemi Lijadu: Feedback Friday 20 February to Saturday 9 May 2026, 3–3.15pm Read more

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 Gallery: Wednesday to Sunday 12–5pm

Café Monday: 9am–3pm, 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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