The Arts Café exists to provide a platform for creative initiatives within the Sangha. It's a chance for anyone to share creative work of any kind - music, poetry, performance, film, 2D and 3D making, or any other medium you can think of!
Each evening consists of a unique programme of works presented or performed by their creators, with a tea break in the middle.
Theme for 2026:
If you'd like to contribute a piece of creative work to the event, you're invited to create something based upon the current theme. This is optional, however - please feel free to offer anything you wish, either recently created or from the past.
If you're interested in offering something, please get in touch with Naravira:
naravira@bristol-buddhist-centre.org
You do not need to be a participant to come along to the Arts Café. You can come simply to enjoy the works offered and show support for the arts at the Bristol Buddhist Centre.
There is no set charge for this event - we invite you to make a donation when you come, by card or cash.
The Bristol Buddhist Centre runs most of its events on a donation basis. This helps maintain a spirit of generosity and gratitude, and ensure the Dharma remains accessible to all.