MA Degree Show 2026
A celebration of advanced creative practice.
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Sat 18 July 2026
12:00 - 17:00 - Location
- Spike Island, City Campus, Further info
- Contact
- Events team events@uwe.ac.uk
- Cost
- Free
- Attendance
- Booking not required
Description
We're thrilled 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
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.
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