Bristol in pictures: Bristol Sounds, T20 cricket and balloons

Summer is here and Bristol is once again hosting a variety of concerts and events.

Here’s a selection of photos taken around town over the last few days, covering the T20 derby between Gloucestershire and Somerset, two music events in the form of Bristol Sounds and BS3 at Ashton Gate, and England fans watching their team at Euro 2024.

Photographers also captured hot air balloons above the city and a pub where furry felines keep a close eye on the pints being poured.

Ready to rock: Bristol Sounds is back with more gigs on the harbor front this week. Skindred kicked off Saturday at Lloyds Ampitheatre, with Gentleman’s Dub Club, James Arthur, Busted, Placebo and The Breeders all headlining from now until Sunday.

Light up: Bristol Sounds concerts take place with the city’s iconic harbor cranes as a backdrop.

Ready to dance: Over at Ashton Gate Stadium, BS3 festival made its debut on Saturday with thousands of fans entertained by the likes of Dizzee Rascal, Ne-Yo, Jess Glynne and Craig David.

Packing it in: Fans at BS3 Live were treated to 10 acts across two stages for the hip-hop and R&B-themed one-day event.

It’s not long: there have been plenty of chances for Bristol residents to see balloons in the city’s skies this week, primarily as the countdown to the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta begins. The image above captures sights including the River Avon, Ashton Gate and Greville Smyth Park.

Eagle-eyed readers will also be able to see many Harborside attractions in this one, including The Matthew, Thekla, Lloyd’s Ampitheatre and Arnolfini.

Gromit: And if you need another hot air balloon fix, the Grand Appeal’s ‘Wrong Pants’ hot air balloon made the most of the conditions this week to glide over the city. The balloon was designed in collaboration with Bristol-based Aardman Animations and is operated by Exclusive Ballooning.