The event is taking place a week earlier than usual, from Friday, July 20 to Sunday July 22.
Organisers have promised a packed three day event, across a two mile stretch of the city from Brunel's ss Great Britain to M Shed, and from Queen Square to the city's leafy Castle Park.
Visitors will be entertained by a vibrant mix of live performance, artists, musicians, dancers, circus acts, markets and street stalls.
On the water, hundreds of sailing vessels, from historic ships and boats to pleasure yachts and harbour ferries will provide a colourful backdrop to Bristol's annual celebration of its maritime heritage.
Organiser Mike Richmond told ThisisBristol that many of the jubilee flotilla boats have already booked to come to the festival:
Guy Poultney, Bristol City Council cabinet member for communities, said: "The Bristol Harbour Festival is a rich and diverse platform for the city's wealth of creativity, from dance performers to circus acts and a variety of musical stages including walking bands, interactive theatre and so much more." Castle Park will be offering an array of child-friendly activities including playful storytelling, creative activities, face painting, interactive performances and a multitude of rides. Cirque Bijou will return to dazzle the crowds with a full circus stage, complete with aerial and static trapeze performers, juggling, acrobatics and hoop artists with performances that will entrance all ages. Musically, the free festival has an impressive lineup, drawing on the city's vibrant music scene, and covering everything from soul to folk, and from reggae to funk. Programmed by a team from the famous Colston Hall, the Queen Square stage is filled with the best of local music acts and visiting national and international artists, creating a fantastic atmosphere with picnics and dancing combining. The Cascade Steps stage will offer acoustic musicians and slam poetry. The evening programme will be finishing at 9.30pm. In Millenium Square there will be a vibrant Dance Village, which attracts renowned performers from across the UK. Visitors this year will be entertained by a mixture of acts from the worlds of ballet, African, salsa, Bollywood and street dance. Those inspired to give dance a try can head down to the participation dance stage, where the 'Let's Dance' performance area, brought to you by NHS Bristol, gives visitors the chance to enjoy free dance sessions where they can tap, shake and swing their way to fitness, festival style. In the Amphitheatre on the Harbourside there will be a mixture of music, locally sourced food and "eco living interactive zones". The 2012 Bristol Harbour Festival has been funded by Bristol City Council working in partnership with Bristol-based and award-winning event management company, Richmond Event Management. Entry to the festival is free and many of the festival events and activities are also free. Some shows and performance will incur a charge. For more information and regular updates visit www.bristolharbourfestival.co.uk. For more information about business or sponsorship opportunities visit www.rem-events.com.
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