Gloucester Goes Retro hits the streets of our city on Saturday 29 August 2026 where the city will once again come alive with vintage fashion, a retro music festival, hundreds of classic cars, street theatre and more – all in one fabulous FREE family day out!
To celebrate this much-loved, hugely popular event, we want to spread the vibe throughout the city, promoting and supporting any retro activities that you, our businesses are hosting. In return we will offer free marketing through both the Gloucester Goes Retro and the Visit Gloucester channels. Further detail below.
We want to promote anything and everything, inside and out of the box, any decade …
- Could you do a themed menu?
- Could you offer themed cocktails/drinks?
- Could you dress your window?
- Can you offer themed events or activities for visitors to enjoy throughout the weekend?
Reminder of eras for 2026 for inspo
Northgate 1900 -1949
Eastgate 1950s
Westgate 1960s
Southgate 1970 – present day
The Docks An eclectic mix of vehicles, family activities and street theatre
Back Badge Square Military Village
With your business joining the Retro Extravaganza, we will provide:
- A listing on the ‘What’s on in the City’ on the Gloucester Goes Retro website
- A Featured Event/Promotion Listing on the Visit Gloucester website, with your own unique Event/Promotion page, which can link directly to your website. Example – What’s On In The City – Visit Gloucester
- Feature in our GGR What’s On Blogs
- Promotion via our Social Media Channels of the What’s On in the City web page in the lead up to the event
- Visit Gloucester and GGR will reshare Retro related marketing activity from your business as appropriate, in relation to marketing timelines
- We will provide you with Gloucester Goes Retro Logos, Assets and Imagery
Please submit your Event or Promotion here –
Tell Us About Your Event – Visit Gloucester
Deadline for Submitting you Event for inclusion in this Marketing Campaign is –
30 June 2026
