Gloucesters International Poetry Festival Starts this year with a fabulous line-up and shows taken place in various locations within our city centre. The aim is to exhibit, celebrate, inspire and entertain with the spoken word and poetry. Events Start on May 20th at Gloucester Brewery and will continue throughout the year. You will find the […]
Marketing Gloucester are proud to announce The Royal Three Counties Show as the headline sponsor of an exciting new sculpture trail for Gloucestershire. The Royal Three Counties Show Gloucestershire Old Spots Trail Starring ‘Henson Pig’ will be taking place from June to August 2017. Expanding on the success of last year’s Scrumpty Trail, there will […]
After the highly-successful 'Robot' exhibition , 'Dinosaurs' will emerge the audiences into a pre-historic world set to be another blockbuster this summer. Prices are yet to be announced.
Discover 2000 years of fascinating history during a 90-minute stroll with an expert guide. Highlights include a medieval galleried inn, a hidden Tudor Merchants House, a Dominican Priory, the Parliment Rooms, John Prichard, the real Tailor Of Gloucester, Robert Raikes and Bishop Hooper who was infamously burned at the stake. Daily from 11.00 am except Sundays, no charge […]
Can you climb 269 steps up and 269 steps down?. If so join a Tower Tour and enjoy the stunning view from a height of 225 feet, yikes. On the way up you will see the bell ringing chamber. Tower Tours do not take place when certain parts of the Cathedral are closed or in bad […]
Gloucester's Rhythm & Blues Festival is back with a packed line-up after it's success over the previous years. Taken place over 9 days within the city's pubs and music venues-Local and international artists will perform, re-create and mash up the sultry tones that is Rhythm and Blue. This is not to be missed.
Ian Kennedy was educated at the Gloucestershire College of Art and Design in the 70's. He was a Graphic Designer who became a Painter. His most recent works are paintings of faces mainly referenced from magazines, painted on to vintage sheet music and paper back pages which give the paintings added dimension and a sense […]
Richie Ramone is the fastest, most powerful drummer who ever played with the legendary punk rock band the Ramones. He joined the Ramones in 1983 and first appeared with the band on their Subterranean Jungle tour. Richie performed in over 500 shows around the world with the Ramones and wrote several critically-acclaimed and fan-favorite songs […]
Having toured since 2007, The Floyd Effect has become renowned for remarkable accuracy with which the tribute performs the iconic music of Pink Floyd. All of the band's members are top quality musicians with pedigrees that stretch across all manner of musical genres, they faithfully recreate the music and intensity of a Pink Floyd concert […]
Brought to you by the minds behind the 2012 London Olympic fireworks show - returns to Gloucester's annual spectacle of light after last year's shiny success. Prepared to be dazzled on a grand scale. Music, entertainment, food & drink will accompany the theatrics suitable for all the family to feast upon as the evening proceeds. […]
The Gloucester City Marathon is a new Marathon beginning and ending at Gloucester Quays, it is partially run on flat, rural lanes and alongside the River Severn. This way it gives the participants the chance to try for a personal best whilst enjoying a spectacular sightseeing tour. The Half Marathon is for those runners who […]
GlosJam celebrates its 10th Family Funday & Kite Flying as well as the 55th Jamaican Independence Day Celebrations. Attractions include a Fun Fair, Football Tournament, Kite Competition, Local Performers, Live Music, Children's Arts & Crafts, Caribbean Food and lots more.
The decay of Rome reaches violent depths in Shakespeare’s most bloody play. Titus is a ruler exhausted by war and loss, who relinquishes power but leaves Rome in disorder. Rape, cannibalism and severed body parts fill the moral void at the heart of this corrupt society. Shakespeare’s gory revenge tragedy presents us with murder as […]
The SoMAC Stage in King’s Square will be a focal point for free, exciting performance with a festival vibe and will be a showcase of national and local open air theatre, performance art and music in the heart of the city. Highlights include Bash Street Theatre, Bootworks Theatre and Hip Hop from AJ Tracey and Kojo […]
A celebration of hip hop and urban culture highlighting Gloucester’s talent in music, dance and art. Bringing together internationally and nationally renowned artists of various art forms, whilst engaging representatives of the community by providing support platforms to showcase emerging local artists. Saturday will be comprised of a street dance styles battle, which brings together […]
From Rebel Rebel to China Girl, Let’s Dance to Young Americans. Ashes to Ashes, Life On Mars, Changes, Heroes, Sound And Vision, All The Young Dudes, the list goes on and on. Songs from all eras of David Bowie’s celebrated career are performed to perfection in this highly charged show. The finest musicians and singers […]
The annual chance to step out (hopefully into the sunshine) and come along to the Gloucester Life Museum to see some fascinating examples of Cotton Motorcycles through the ages. The Life Museums own collection will also be on display. Concessions available £3 and under 5's FREE.
The True Believers Comic Festival: Summer Variant Edition will be held at Blackfriars Priory in Gloucester City Centre on Sunday 20th August 2017 between 11 am and 4 pm and, like the main TBCF event, will boast a great selection of tables featuring Small Press Comics, original art, back issue comics, merchandise and much more, all […]
The SoMac Stage Situated in kings square will be a free 3-day exhibit showcasing exciting performances with that good ole' summer festival vibe. The stage will be jam-packed with workshops, live music, spoken word, street theatre, dance, beatboxing plus much more enticing entertainment. This will be brought to you by community-based groups from all across Gloucestershire plus! […]
Experience some Delorean time travel action and visit the Gate Streets of Gloucester City Center this bank holiday during their era shifts. Each street will be styled to a different decade, containing historic and classic looking vehicles such as cars, motorbikes, scooters and commercial vehicles. Many local businesses are joining in with the fun - […]
The City of Gloucester will be holding its annual festival of History and Heritage which will include the following- Gloucester Day Parades, City Voices, Heritage Open Days, Blackfriars Talks. The theme for this year is Revolution & Innovation, more details will be posted near the time so keep the dates in your diary free.
