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SUMMARY:Apple Tree Wassail
DESCRIPTION:Welcome in the new year with our traditional folk ceremony! Become part of a centuries-old custom as we bless the apple trees in the Folk of Gloucester garden to bring in a year of good health\, good luck and fruitful harvests. \nOur 500-year-old historic building is hosting a day of live music\, Morris dancing and community celebration. Enjoy delicious food and drink in our cafe and bar\, kids’ craft activities\, stalls and demonstrations\, and of course excellent craft cider! \nSchedule:\n11am – music and song session in the Ed Shed\n12pm – Morris dancing in the courtyard\n12:30pm – Morris dancing at the Cross (Gloucester city centre)\n2pm – Morris dancing in the courtyard\n2:30pm – procession followed by Wassail ceremony with speech\, music\, singing and a firing cannon!\n4pm – close \nAdults: suggested donation £4 on the door (children free). All proceeds go towards the upkeep of our historic building.
URL:https://www.gloucesterbid.uk/event/apple-tree-wassail/
LOCATION:The Folk of Gloucester\, 99-103 Westgate Street\, Gloucester\, Gloucestershire\, GL1 2PG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Family,Music
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SUMMARY:Gloucestershire Academy of Music - Junior Department Open Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a music-packed Saturday morning at Barbican House\, where families are invited to come and explore our Junior Department classes in action.\n\nThis open day is a fantastic opportunity to:\nWatch our Saturday classes taking place\nMeet our friendly\, expert tutors\nHave a go at making music\nTry out an instrument before committing\n\nWe’ll have brass\, string and wind instruments available\, as well as pre-school music sessions — truly something for children of all ages and stages.\nThinking of trying an instrument but not sure if it’s for you? We’ll also be running a number of “Try an Instrument” sessions with our fantastic tutors. (Instruments and timings to be confirmed.)\n\nIf you already play and would like to join in\, feel free to bring your instrument along.\n\nCome and see what all the noise is about! 
URL:https://www.gloucesterbid.uk/event/gloucestershire-academy-of-music-junior-department-open-day/
LOCATION:Gloucestershire Academy of Music\, Barbican House\, Gloucester\, GL1 2JF
CATEGORIES:Events,Family,Music
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SUMMARY:Gloucester Folk Trail 2026
DESCRIPTION:13th-15th February 2026 \nFolk musicians\, artists and poets from around the county congregate in venues around the city\, paying homage to traditional forms of Folk music\, performance\, entertainment\, and arts & crafts. \nIt is funded and supported by the businesses and venues involved and Gloucester BID.
URL:https://www.gloucesterbid.uk/event/gloucester-folk-trail-2026/
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Events,Music
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SUMMARY:Open Mic at The Thirsty Pine
DESCRIPTION:OPEN MIC – Kick starts at the Thirsty Pine\nTHURSDAY MAY 7th – 7PM-10PM*\nBands\, solo\, groups\, poets\, comedians.. All welcome!\nMonthly event – FREE ENTRY\n*Depending on how busy it may go until 9pm or 11pm
URL:https://www.gloucesterbid.uk/event/open-mic-at-the-thirsty-pine/
LOCATION:The Thirsty Pine\, 5-7 Brunswick Road\, Gloucester\, GL1 1HG
CATEGORIES:Activities,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T190000
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SUMMARY:Sunset Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Gloucester Food Dock welcomes you to help them celebrate the Sounds of Summer\, with bustling kitchens\, clinking glasses and the incredible vocals of rising local talent. \nEvery Thursday evening\, enjoy a ‘Sunset Session’ of live music on the Food Dock Deck. \nIn partnership with The Music Works\, each Thursday they’ll welcome a new local artist. With soulful sets from singer-songwriter Libby\, a fusion of R&B\, mellow rap and poetic soul from Merce Jade\, a blend of indie-folk warmth and alt-rock from Jodie-O and more local talent emerging from the region. \nFree to enjoy | 7pm to 8.30pm \nFind out more – https://gloucesterfooddock.co.uk/event/
URL:https://www.gloucesterbid.uk/event/sunset-sessions/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:Gloucester Food Dock\, 23 Commercial Road\, The Docks\, Gloucester\, GL1 2EP
CATEGORIES:Events,Music
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SUMMARY:Expanse at Café Rene
DESCRIPTION:🛸👽👩‍🚀🦩 Expanse 🌺🪩🚀🪅 \nBlast off in 3\,2\,1…\nTransport to another space in time feel the rhythm feel the beat be unified as one for the love of dance music! 🪐 \n🗓️ Saturday 30th May | 🎟️ Free Entry\n📍 Café René | ⏰ 2pm – Late \nA fully stacked supersonic day starting at 2pm outside with Gloucesters best in Dance DJs. On the Green Stage you’ll find Dance Conspiracy + Friends until 10pm with all the best house\, old skool rave bouncy dance tracks with a nice side of breaks n dnb.. Ibiza Classics will then takeover in the main bar with Aired Selects providing a fully cosmic lineup of the best local talent in the cellar mashing up the dance until the early hours. 🙌 🌌 \nOf course it wouldn’t be a true René party without an outdoor bar and sizzling BBQ.. 🍹🍔
URL:https://www.gloucesterbid.uk/event/expanse-at-cafe-rene/
LOCATION:Cafe Rene\, 31 Southgate Street\, Gloucester\, GL1 1TP
CATEGORIES:Drink,Entertainment,Events,Music
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SUMMARY:Silent Disco - Kings Square
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for Gloucester’s biggest feel‑good summer! King’s Square will come alive with six free Silent Disco afternoons\, inviting everyone to dance\, laugh and connect. \nOn Fridays — 19 June\, 31 July and 28 August — the fun runs 4–7pm. \nOn Saturdays — 4 July\, 15 August and 19 September — it’s 3–6pm. \nGrab a headset and choose your soundtrack as the Square becomes a shared celebration of Gloucester’s diverse communities. Each event spotlights a different part of our city\, bringing people of all ages together. Join us\, make memories\, and help King’s Square dance all summer long.
URL:https://www.gloucesterbid.uk/event/silent-disco-kings-square/2026-06-19/
LOCATION:Kings Sqaure
CATEGORIES:Activities,Community,Events,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260724T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260802T170000
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SUMMARY:Gloucester Rhythm & Blues Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Music-lovers in Gloucestershire are in luck\, the Gloucester Rhythm and Blues Festival is back in the city for 2026! \nFollow the festival Facebook page for the latest news and updates.
URL:https://www.gloucesterbid.uk/event/gloucester-rhythm-blues-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Various venues across Gloucester City
CATEGORIES:Events,Music
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