Opening evening

MA Degree Show 2026

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A celebration of advanced creative practice.

Key Information:

Date and time: Thu 16 July 2026
17:00 - 20:00
Location: Spike Island, City Campus, Further info
Contact: Events team events@uwe.ac.uk
Cost: Free
Attendance: Booking not required

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Description

We're thrilled to invite you to our opening evening to share the work of our graduating students from the MA Fine Art and MA Design Communication courses this year. An annual highlight for the University and city of Bristol, we welcome you to discover a new generation of talent. 

Our MA Degree Show combines an exhibition at Spike Island, accompanied by a digital Showcase. Celebrate the exceptional work of our talented graduates. 

Download our handy MA Degree Show digital map (PDF).

Show dates and times

Thursday 16 July 2026, 17:00–20:00 (opening evening)
Friday 17 July 2026, 12:00–17:00
Saturday 18 July 2026, 12:00–17:00
Sunday 19 July 2026, 12:00–17:00
Monday 20 July 2026, 12:00–17:00
Tuesday 21 July 2026, 12:00–17:00
Wednesday 22 July 2026, 12:00–17:00

Travel and parking

On street parking is available outside Spike Island and is free for up to 30 minutes. Parking for longer than 30 minutes costs £2 per hour for up to 3 hours, and applies between 9:00-19:00 on Monday to Saturday.

A pay and display car park is also available just off Gas Ferry Road.

Please note, a bus gate is in operation on Cumberland Road which prohibits vehicles other than buses, taxis, e-scooters and bikes from travelling east from Spike Island, towards the city centre.