Bristol in pictures: Images from across the city

19 May 2024

Runners cross a swing bridge as part of the Bristol 10k 2024 — Image caption,
One of the early waves of runners in the Bristol 10k head out of the city at the start of the race

By Steve Mellen

BBC News, Bristol

At any point, there are dozens of photographers out and about in Bristol capturing snapshots of life, from news to sport and live entertainment.

Here is a selection of images taken in the city over the past few days.

Runners in the Bristol 10k 2024 go around a corner near the Create Centre

Round the bend: The Bristol 10k on Sunday morning took thousands of runners out past the harbour and back towards the city via Cumberland Road. There were plenty of people to cheer the runners on, including the musicians and dancers from Bristol Samba (below)

Runners in the Bristol 10k 2024 go past a samba band whose members are dressed in red

A couple study a street art canvas as the Upfest street art festival begins in Bristol

Can you tell what it is yet? Street art festival Upfest Presents has returned. Murals are being created from this weekend and over the course of the next fortnight across south Bristol. Multiple artists (below) are involved, some from overseas.

Two women who are painting canvases at Upfest Presents in Bristol embrace

A wide shot of St George's in Bristol with audience members seated and the Bill Frisell trio playing on stage

Pitch perfect: Musicians from across the world are attracted to play at St George's in Bristol because of the reputation of its acoustics. On Thursday night it was the turn of legendary jazz guitarist Bill Frisell and his trio to play to a sold-out audience.

Players from Everton and Bristol City walk out at Ashton Gate for a Barclays WSL match

One more time: Megan Connolly of Bristol City leads her team out before the Barclays Women's Super League match between Bristol City and Everton at Ashton Gate; the visitors won 4-0.

Dozens of members of Bristol's Renewal Choir stand and sing together in their rehearsal hall in Knowle West

Many voices: Members of the Renewal Choir rehearse at Inns Court in Knowle West. It is one of several gospel choirs who gather to sing together regularly in the city.

Two men play walking football on an all-weather pitch as part of the Bristol Walking Festival

Take it slow: The Bristol Walking Festival has been taking place throughout May and continues until the end of the month. It features multiple walks in and around the city but also sessions such as walking football (above).