Join us for a special evening celebrating 50 years of Spike Island.

Featuring: KEM KEM (Olukemi Lijadu) • Sarahsson • Mary Hurrell • Tohé Commaret and Ariane Kiks • Casa Delirium • live performance art guest-produced by Perpetually Stew • with more to be announced

This September, our building comes alive for a one-night celebration of five decades of artist-led creativity, experimentation and community. Explore exhibitions after hours, encounter an ambitious programme of live art, performance and music throughout the building, then dance late into the night with DJs from the Spike Island community and beyond.

Whether you’ve been part of Spike Island for decades or are visiting for the first time, this milestone celebration brings together artists, audiences and supporters to celebrate the people, ideas and creative energy that continue to shape Spike Island today.

PROGRAMME 5–9pm

Across the building, discover a programme of live art and performance featuring Sarahsson, Mary Hurrell, Tohé Commaret and Ariane Kiks, alongside a guest-produced live art programme by Perpetually Stew. Relax in our beer garden with food and drinks from Left Handed Giant, alongside a selection of Bristol-based food vendors.

9pm–late

As night falls, the gallery transforms into a dancefloor for a late-night celebration reflecting Spike Island’s spirit of experimentation, exchange and collective celebration.

The evening features DJ sets from former Spike Island exhibiting artist KEM KEM (Olukemi Lijadu) and Casa Delirium, alongside back-to-back sets from members of the Spike Island community.

Further programme announcements will be made soon.