Gloucester BID - Business Improvement District

Apple Tree Wassail
2026-01-17 10:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | The Folk of Gloucester, 99-103 Westgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2PG, United Kingdom
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.
Our 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!
Schedule:
11am – music and song session in the Ed Shed
12pm – Morris dancing in the courtyard
12:30pm – Morris dancing at the Cross (Gloucester city centre)
2pm – Morris dancing in the courtyard
2:30pm – procession followed by Wassail ceremony with speech, music, singing and a firing cannon!
4pm – close
Adults: suggested donation £4 on the door (children free). All proceeds go towards the upkeep of our historic building.

Gloucestershire Academy of Music - Junior Department Open Day
2026-01-24 09:00 - 13:00 | Gloucestershire Academy of Music, Barbican House, Gloucester, GL1 2JF
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.

This open day is a fantastic opportunity to:
Watch our Saturday classes taking place
Meet our friendly, expert tutors
Have a go at making music
Try out an instrument before committing

We’ll have brass, string and wind instruments available, as well as pre-school music sessions — truly something for children of all ages and stages.
Thinking 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.)

If you already play and would like to join in, feel free to bring your instrument along.

Come and see what all the noise is about!

Connections Over Coffee
2026-01-30 10:00 - 23:30 | Patch, The Forum, 5-7 Cathedral Walk, Gloucester, GL1 1DF, United Kingdom
Come join us for a morning of networking, mingling, and making new connections over a cup of coffee! ☕

Join us at Patch, the latest tenant in The Forum, for a relaxed morning of networking, fresh coffee, and meaningful connections. Whether you’re looking to grow your network, spark new collaborations, or simply enjoy great conversation with like-minded professionals, this is the perfect space to do it.
Expect a warm welcome, a chance to meet new faces, and plenty of opportunities to share ideas in a friendly and informal setting. Come for the coffee, leave with new connections!

Gloucester Folk Trail 2026
2026-02-13 10:00 - 2026-02-15 20:00

Networking Breakfast at Gloucester Cathedral
2026-03-05 09:00 - 11:00 | Chapter House, 12 College Green, Gloucester, GL1 2LX
Begin 2026 by connecting with fellow professionals in the inspiring surroundings of Gloucester Cathedral.
Gloucester Cathedral is partnering with WSP Solicitors to host our first Networking Breakfast, bringing together professionals from across the region for a relaxed and engaging morning of conversation.
Guests will be welcomed by The Very Reverend Andrew Zihni, The Dean of Gloucester and hear from Antony Feltham King, architect for the Cathedral’s Cloister Project, who will provide an update on this important programme of work.
Tickets cost £10.
