Join Soulful Skate Co. for a one-day indoor festival celebrating longboarding, surfskating, and creativity on Saturday 17 May, 10am – 3pm at Sparks.

Expect open skating, drop-in art activities, small-group workshops, and stalls from local brands. Whether you’re a total beginner or seasoned skater, this inclusive event is all about movement, confidence, and community vibes for all ages.

Entry requirements: no age restrictions

• Open Skating Area: Skateboarding, Longboard dancing and surfskating spaces for all skill levels.

• Creative Corner: Stop by to do some lino printing, personalise your skate shoes or design a sticker among other skate-themed activities.

• Board Maintenance Station hosted by Vandem Longboard Shop: Get expert tips on cleaning bearings, replacing wheels, and fine-tuning your setup.

• Live music

• Balance Board Zone: Test your skills and improve your balance.

• Explore Brands:  Stalls from brands you’ll love

To gain access to all general activities, including skating zones, talks, food stands, crafts, balance board space, and film screening, book your tickets.

After Party at Shredenhams

They’re teaming up with Campus Skateboarding to host a laid-back after party at Shredenhams.

Right across the road from SPARKS, in the old Debenhams building in Broadmead. After the main festival wraps up at 3:30pm, they’ll head over together for a few hours of casual skating, music and chilled vibes.

There’ll be live music from Access Creative College and drinks flowing thanks to their awesome drinks sponsor Arbor Ales—one of the few small breweries in Bristol that’s part female-owned, and a perfect partner for Soulful Skate Co.

Entry is at Shredenhams’ standard entrance price, and discounted drinks will be available thanks to Arbor’s generous support.

Stick around, bring your board (or borrow one), and come skate, sip, and celebrate with them.