Kushti Divvus - a Taste of Gloucester's Romany Flavours
2023-07-08 10:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | The Folk of Gloucester, 99-103 Westgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2PG, United Kingdom
A special event exploring Gloucester’s Romany / Gypsy heritage through music, food and more.
Kelly Marie Horsley was born into the Romany/Gypsy community in Gloucester – her mother’s first language is Romany. Kelly has been recording its rich heritage and histories across the generations and along with an exhibition curated with Marsha O’Mahony and Georgia Williams at The Folk, you’ll have an opportunity to taste the flavours of this community.
The day will include live Romany music, campfire food, peg-making, plus an illustrated talk from Kelly. This is a free event but it is essential that you book here to secure your spot.
Voices Gloucester is committed to ensuring that the projects and events that we organise and support, contribute to the environmental wellbeing of Gloucester. Where possible please use public transport to attend this event.

Gloucester Festival of Archaeology
2023-07-15 10:00 - 2023-07-31 17:00 | The Folk of Gloucester, 99-103 Westgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2PG, United Kingdom
Lots of events happening across the city of Gloucester, including:

Eastgate Chamber Tours – Eastgate Street
Lego Keep Castle, sponsored by Gloucester BID – Folk of Gloucester
BrickBox Stained Glass LEGO® workshops – Folk of Gloucester
BrickBox Drop in Lego workshops – Folk of Gloucester
A tale of two castles with Andrew Armstrong – Gloucester Guildhall

Find out more here – https://thefolkofgloucester.co.uk/events/

Summer Social - Business Networking
2023-07-20 16:00 - 18:00
Come and enjoy an informal ‘Summer Social’ with fellow businesses and business owners.
See the Lego Castle Keep and meet partners across the city.
Places are limited, so reserve your spot here – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/summer-social-tickets-662451619627

Gloucester Rhythm & Blues Festival
2023-07-21 - 2023-07-30 | Various venues across Gloucester City
Nine days of great live music in various venues around the city.
More information to follow when confirmed.

Three Choirs Festival 2023
2023-07-22 - 2023-07-29
This year’s Gloucester Three Choirs Festival will be the 295th!
No other UK festival can come near to that record of longevity. We have centuries of tradition to refer to and to respect, but the festival has survived so long through innovation, sometimes gentle and sometimes radical. My first festival as a chorister in 1969 was by the standards of the time an extremely pioneering festival, and a tradition of innovation has blossomed since then.
We’re excited to be introducing some new initiatives for 2023 which we hope will broaden singing opportunities – Artistic Director Adrian Partington
Programme launch – 22nd March 2023 / General bookings – Wednesday 26th April 2023.

Food Festival 2023
2023-07-22 - 2023-07-23 | Gloucester Quays
OUR FAMOUS FREE FOOD FESTIVAL IS BACK ON THE MENU
Gloucester Quays Free Food Festival – Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd July 2023
We are excited to announce that on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd July, the most popular food festival in the South West is back to cook up a storm at the historic docks. If you love cooking or simply watching talented TV chefs show you how it’s done – this is ‘must save’ date for your diary!
In an open-air Cookery Theatre in Mariners Square, hosted on both days by chef, TV presenter and author Chris Bavin, live cookery sessions will feature a mouth-watering line up of celebrity chefs including:
SATURDAY

Levi Roots, aka the ‘Dragon Slayer’, entrepreneur and chef
Crystelle Pereira, baker and author, GBBO finalist 2021
Freya Cox, vegan baker, GBBO 2021

SUNDAY

Cherish Finden, multi award winning pastry chef and judge on Bake Off – The Professionals
Sandro Farmhouse, GBBO 2022 Finalist
Janusz Domagala, GBBO, viewers favourite 2022

Over the festival weekend, food lovers will be able to savour:

A whole menu of live demos, where great chefs reveal how to make their favourite dishes
Over 150 stalls offering a selection of local food, quality produce and artisan crafts
Pop up bar’s serving a selection of local brews, craft beer, cocktails, Pimm’s and fizz
Some of the region’s best street-food, including flavours from around the world, veggie, vegan, sweet treats and more.
Live music as you soak up the atmosphere in Orchard Square

And the big part of the festival’s attraction is that it is completely free! We have fun, free activities to keep the little ones entertained too!
All the open-air events, displays and cookery sessions are free, so there are lots of things for visitors to see, do and taste. There is no need to buy tickets for the chef sessions or the Cookery Theatre, however, places for all events are first come, first served – and they go like hot cakes! So, it’s crucial to get to the festival early.
As well as lots of stalls tempting visitors with local food, drink and tasty street-food – waterside bars and restaurants like Bill’s, Brewhouse & Kitchen, Côte Brasserie, Portivo Lounge and Coal Kitchen will be serving their own freshly cooked specialities and dishes.
And of course, at top brand stores like Le Creuset, Denby and ProCook, inspired shoppers can take home stylish cookware and accessories at up to 70% off the RRP.
The Gloucester Quays Free Food Festival is an unmissable foodie weekend with plenty of time to take it easy and give in to temptation.
Festival opening times.

Saturday – The street-food stalls and pop-up bar will be open from 10am to 7pm and the Quay’s outlet stores between 10am and 7pm.
Sunday – The stalls, pub and outlet shops will be open 10am to 5pm.

SoG - Historical Re-enactors
2023-07-23 10:00 - 15:00 | Soldiers of Gloucester Museum, 31 Commercial Rd,, Gloucester, GL1 2HE
Date: 23rd July, 13th August, 29th August
Time: 10:00 – 15:00
Cost: Free with paid museum entry
Come and meet soldiers from WWI and the Redcoat era. Learn about everyday life in the army during significant periods of the past.

SoG - Meet the Veterans
2023-07-24 11:00 - 15:00 | Soldiers of Gloucester Museum, 31 Commercial Rd,, Gloucester, GL1 2HE
Date: Every Monday of the holidays (24th July, 31st July, 7th August, 14th August, 21st August, 28th August)
Time: 11:00 – 15:00
Cost: Free with paid museum entry
Come and meet the veterans from a variety of eras including National Service, Korea, Cyprus and Northern Ireland. Understand how and why they fought and listen to some of their (cleaner!) stories.

SoG - Tank Buster!
2023-07-27 11:00 - 15:00 | Soldiers of Gloucester Museum, 31 Commercial Rd,, Gloucester, GL1 2HE
Date: Every Thursday & Friday of the summer holidays (27th & 28th July, 3rd & 4th August, 10th and 11th August, 17th & 18thAugust, 24th August, 31st August)
Time: 11:00 – 15:00
Cost: Free with paid museum entry
Hide out in the bunker and look through your binoculars to find enemy tanks! Several of our veterans are highly trained in the identification and destruction of enemy vehicles. They’ll help you through the processes that they would have experienced.

SoG - Stroud Scarlet Exhibition
2023-07-28 10:00 - 2023-09-03 16:00 | Soldiers of Gloucester Museum, 31 Commercial Rd,, Gloucester, GL1 2HE
Date: 28th July – 3rd September
Time: 10:00 – 16:00
Cost: Free with paid museum entry
Come and explore the impact that Gloucestershire weavers had upon the world. The iconic redcoat, which was worn with pride by the British army for many years, was created in our very own county. But what impact did this have on local people and those further afield? You can find out the answer in our new summer exhibition!

Let's Climb!
2023-08-03 10:00 - 16:00 | Kings Square
Come and enjoy the thrills of climbing high for four days in Kings Square.
A mobile climbing wall will be popping up in Kings Square at the beginning of August. An adventure wall, 3-person wall, on 3rd August and a 4-person wall from the 4th-6th August. They will be in operation to the public from 10am to 4pm and completely FREE.
Staffed by skilled climbers who will help and guide you as you get to the top!

Summer Challenge at Gloucester Cathedral
2023-08-04 10:00 - 2023-09-10 17:00 | Gloucester Cathedral
Take on our brand-new Summer Challenge this month!
There are loads of fun things to do at Gloucester Cathedral this summer! Take part in our brand-new Summer Challenge and see how many you can do.
Your activity sheet is a picnic basket and, just like a picnic, you can pick and choose which activities you would like to do. Each activity you complete will earn you a sticker. Once you have enough stickers to fill your picnic basket, you’ll get a prize!

Cathedral Quarter Makers Market
2023-08-11 10:00 - 15:00 | Cathedral Quarter, Westgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1NE, United Kingdom
Come along for two days of the first ‘More than a Market’ Cathedral Quarter Makers Market on Westgate Street.
There will be a great offering of local makers and artists’ work on show, entertainment, music and activities for everyone to take part in.

Cotton Motorcycle Rally - 100 Year Anniversary of the Isle of Man TT Win
2023-08-12 10:00 - 16:00 | The Folk of Gloucester, 99-103 Westgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2PG, United Kingdom
The Annual meeting of the Cotton Motorcycle Owners Club, brings together over 30 bikes and their owners to the spiritual home of the cotton motorcycle. This year we will be celebrating the 100 year anniversary of the Isle of Man TT win in 1923 which helped the company’s sales take off.

Peter Rabbit – Outdoor Theatre Performance
2023-08-13 13:30 - 14:30 | Llanthony Secunda Priory, llanthony secunda priory, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 5QT, United Kingdom
Join Peter and his naughty cousin Benjamin at Llanthony Secunda Priory on their hair-raising adventures in Mr McGregor’s garden in a delightful new adaptation of Beatrix Potter’s much-loved Tales.
Quantum Theatre presents an enchanting adaptation of two of Beatrix Potter’s most popular tales — The Tale of Peter Rabbit and The Tale of Benjamin Bunny. Peter and his naughty cousin Benjamin know very well that they are not to go into Mr McGregor’s garden, but they cannot resist and soon they find themselves face to face Mr McGregor himself!

About the Event
Date: Sunday, 13th August, 2023
Doors Open: 1:30pm
Show Start Time: 2:30pm
Duration: Approx 1hr 40mins (including a 15 minute interval)
This is an outdoor production, so come dressed for the weather and please bring foldaway chairs, blankets and enjoy a wonderful afternoon of open air entertainment. Our Clements Cafe will also be open serving hot and cold drinks and snacks.

Ticket Prices
Adult £15
Children £10
Concessionary £12 (over 65s)
Under 2s FREE

SoG - Bouncy Castle
2023-08-14 10:00 - 2023-08-20 15:30 | Soldiers of Gloucester Museum, 31 Commercial Rd,, Gloucester, GL1 2HE
Dates: 24th – 30th July & 14th – 20th August
Time: 10:00 – 15:30
Cost: £1.50 for 30 minutes
Tire the children out this summer holiday! They can leap, bounce and play whilst you watch on from our café and have a coffee or cold drink.

Gloucester Goes Retro
2023-08-26 | Various venues across Gloucester City
One of the highlights of the city’s vibrant festival calendar, Gloucester Goes Retro features over 500 classic vehicles filling the historic Gate Streets and Gloucester Docks.
You will find famous car brands from yesteryear including Aston Martin, Jensen, Bentley, Triumph, Morris and Alvis to name just a few. There are time-honoured vehicles from the turn of the last century through to the Roaring Twenties, from the War Years to the gleaming chrome of the fifties, the iconic designs of the Swinging Sixties and classic sports cars from the eighties. For music and dance enthusiasts, visit the Mariners Square Stage where you can enjoy vintage acts and join in with swing dancing.
For more information, click here.

Gloucester History Festival
2023-09-02 11:00 - 2023-09-17 22:00 | Blackfriars Priory, Ladybellegate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2HN, United Kingdom
Quench your curiosity and join over one hundred of Britain’s top historians, broadcasters, politicians and thinkers at the Festival this September.
Autumn Festival Passes

Save 20% on the price of your tickets with our great value passes
Day Pass – £40 – access to all events on your chosen weekday(s)
Festival Pass – £380 – access to all Festival events and a festival lanyard

Gloucester Heritage Open Days 2023
2023-09-08 08:00 - 2023-09-10 17:00 | Various venues across Gloucester City
Over 90 events including guided walks, talks, tours of venues not normally open to the public, music, exhibitions and craft demonstrations. Most of these do not require booking but talks and some venues will require booking.

Find out what events are taking place in Gloucester and book your tickets if needed here – https://www.tickettailor.com/events/gloucestercivictrustlimited

Pride March - Gloucester Cathedral
2023-09-09 10:30 - 12:00
Pride in Gloucestershire is steadfast in its mission to promote LGBTQ+ equality and diversity. We strive to ensure every individual has the opportunity to flourish, through our efforts spanning education, information dissemination, and entertainment. Our initiatives, set in a safe and inclusive environment, go beyond celebrating diversity as we tirelessly campaign for community-wide progress and acceptance.
Each year, we organise our Main Pride event and parade in Gloucester City, a joyful celebration that brings together our community and allies. This vibrant occasion advocates and reflects on our cause.
TIMINGS:
⏲️Meet at Gloucester Cathedral from 10:30
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The Tour of Britain
2023-09-09 11:00 - 17:00 | Gloucester Docks, Gloucester Quays, Southgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 5SH, United Kingdom
Stage Seven of the The Tour of Britain will be cycling throughout Gloucestershire on Saturday 9th September and will be finishing at Gloucester Docks!
There will be a number of road closures.
For more information – https://www.tourofbritain.co.uk/stages/stage-seven/

Gloucester Americana Music Festival 2023
2023-09-15 - 2023-09-17 | Various venues across Gloucester City
Three days of great live Americana music in various venues around the city. More information to follow when confirmed.
Find out more here: https://www.gloucesterbid.uk/americana-festival-2023/

A Costume for Gloucester
2023-09-16 09:00 - 2023-10-15 17:00 | Gloucester Cathedral
A Costume for Gloucester is a trailblazing project, which has been put together by Voices Gloucester in collaboration with Gloucester Cathedral. Designed by locally-based costumier Katie Taylor and forming part of Threads 2023, A Costume for Gloucester celebrates the city’s diverse people, eclectic history and fascinating stories. It has been created by over 100 community stitching groups, with each embroidered section telling something about the identity of its maker.
The beautiful costume will be on display in the Lady Chapel of the Cathedral between 16 September and 1 October.

Folk at the Folk Festival
2023-09-16 11:00 - 23:00 | The Folk of Gloucester, 99-103 Westgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2PG, United Kingdom
Folk at The Folk is back in 2023, 12 hours of action packed Folk Music, Morris Dancing and Workshops.
Come all ye! We have a day full of music, dance, workshops, talks and sing arounds.
On the 16th of September 2023 we are offering you over 25 different song, music and dance acts from around the county and beyond. There will also be talks and workshops. Entry to the main events is free but donations towards the upkeep of the Folk of Gloucester will be very welcome. For participation in workshops and talks there is a suggested donation of £5. There will be real ale and locally sourced food at the Folk of Gloucester Café.

GAWP! Art Market @ Kings Square
2023-09-23 10:00 - 16:00 | Kings Square
Come along to GAWP! Art Market this Saturday between 10am-4pm at Kings Square
There’s an exciting program of interactive and participatory artworks and inspiring national and local artists.
Giant Castle Installation + Art market stalls + Exhibition + Hunt & Darton + Cabinet of Compassion + DJ Calmify + Art Workshops + Live Painting.
We hope to see you there for lots of fun art and free ice-cream!
Brought to you by Gloucestershire Arts & Social Projects (GAS Projects), which co-creates exciting art for social change with communities.

Folk Talk and Walk: An introduction to dating timber framed buildings
2023-09-24 10:00 - 16:00
A wonderful opportunity to be guided around the timber-frame features of Blackfriar’s Priory and the Folk of Gloucester. Learn to observe how stylistic changes in timber features between the 1200s to the 1700s provides evidence for the dating timber framed buildings.
Find out more and book your tickets here.

Defib Training
2023-09-28 12:00 - 13:00
The Great Western Air Ambulance Charity team will be running Defib CRP Demos and training at 40-44 King’s Walk (in between the Forum shop and The Entertainer), where people can learn how to use the public access defibs.
Session times:

12pm to 12.30pm
12.30pm to 1pm

There’s no need to book, just arrive at the venue shortly before the training session begins.

Oktoberfest 2023
2023-09-29 12:00 - 2023-10-01 17:00 | Gloucester Brewery
Oktoberfest is returning to Gloucester Brewery with a huge celebration of German beers and food.

With official festbiers imported from Munich for the weekend, live music, a German inspired BBQ and Openside Pizza on site it is set to be a weekend to remember.

Tickets are on sale now!

Emergency Services Fun Day
2023-09-30 10:00 - 15:00
Gloucester City Safe, together with Gloucestershire Police and Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue are joining forces this weekend to celebrate Emergency Services Fun Day this Saturday, 30th September.
From 10am-3pm there will be activities at Gloucester Docks, near Mariners Square, including several emergency services vehicles, hear about the new Mini Police Initiative, many children’s activities, plus much more.
The Fun Day is a family event designed to support and raise awareness for the emergency services, both locally and nationally. As well as, promoting the Gloucester City’s Safe Space Scheme and raising much needed money for the Rotary@Kingsholm campaign to provide more 24/7 public access defibs in the city.
It will be a great FREE family day of fun!

Behind the Scenes Tours of the Folk of Gloucester
2023-10-05 11:00 - 12:30 | The Folk of Gloucester, 99-103 Westgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2PG, United Kingdom
A “Behind the Scenes” Tour of three Tudor houses “If only Walls could Talk”.
Take a trip back in time guided by the colourful characters who lived and worked in this row of Tudor houses. Immerse yourself in fascinating facts and gory stories while you explore the many rooms with a serving maid, or an undertaker, a Puritan Mayor or other larger than life characters from the past 600 years. The Tour Guides will be dressed in costume, representing a real person connected to the building.
Be one of the first to explore these houses which were closed for several years! Walk on the squeaky floorboards and smell the history!
Gloucester Civic Trust have taken over this amazing and unique row of three Tudor houses from the City Council and want to bring life back into the buildings and keep them safe for future generations.
You will also hear about our plans as this will no longer be a museum but an exhibition and events space and a centre for the local community.
Please note that the Tour takes about 90 minutes. There are many steps and staircases so this tour is not suitable for people with limited mobility.
The Café will be open so please come a bit early and support our efforts to keep these beautiful buildings open by buying a cup of tea or coffee before the Tour as the Introduction to the Tour usually starts here.
