Gloucester BID - Business Improvement District

Silent Disco - Kings Square
2026-06-19 16:00 - 19:00 (Europe/London) | Kings Sqaure
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.
On Fridays — 19 June, 31 July and 28 August — the fun runs 4–7pm.
On Saturdays — 4 July, 15 August and 19 September — it’s 3–6pm.
Grab 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.

Independents Week 2026
2026-06-29 08:00 - 2026-07-05 17:00
Get ready to celebrate the heartbeat of our High Street!
Independents Week returns from 29th June to 5th July 2026, a week dedicated to championing the incredible independent businesses that give our local area its character, creativity and community spirit.
Across shops, cafés, restaurants, studios and service-based businesses, local traders are pulling out all the stops to showcase what makes them special, from unique products and bespoke services to exclusive offers and experiences you’ll only find here. Independents Week is your chance to explore, enjoy and support the people behind the places you love.
Unlock the city’s Independent Businesses

Festival of Archaeology 2026
2026-07-18 08:00 - 2026-08-02 17:00
In partnership with Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucester Civic Trust and several organisations and Heritage venues in Gloucester. Working together we bring a host of activities designed to appeal to residents and visitors alike by encouraging everyone to look up and down and explore the city for the day through a range of run and low-cost activities.
Through a series of talks and events in amazing venues like Gloucester Cathedral, St Michaels Tower and Llanthony Secunda Priory, we will be celebrating along the lines of “nature”.

Gloucester Rhythm & Blues Festival 2026
2026-07-24 08:00 - 2026-08-02 17:00 | Various venues across Gloucester City
Music-lovers in Gloucestershire are in luck, the Gloucester Rhythm and Blues Festival is back in the city for 2026!
Follow the festival Facebook page for the latest news and updates.

Zine Workshops
2026-08-16 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-11-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Dr Foster, Kimberley Warehouse, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, Gl1 2ES, United Kingdom
🎨✂️✨Whether you’re a seasoned doodler, a chaotic cutter-and-paster, or someone who just wants to give things a try, there is space here for you ! 🫶🏾🦋🍰📝
🌈✨Each session will come with a special theme and Jussara will guide you throughout it all! Types of folds, cuts, alternative forms of print and by the end of the year, you should have a zine library all made by you! Jussara will also print copies of your zines. So bring any ideas you have! 🪩 There are no rules, no pressure, and definitely no “right way” to do things.🎨📚
When: Every second Sunday
Time: 5–7pm
Where: Dr Foster
Price: £20 per person
Includes: All materials + snacks (fuel for the creative chaos)
🌞Meet likeminded creatives and have fun 🤩
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/drfoster/2150819
