The Gloucester Folk Trail is back! From February 14th to 16th, the streets of Gloucester will come alive with music, workshops, performances, and the vibrant traditions of folk culture. This family-friendly festival, organised by Gloucester Business Improvement (BID)...
The Gloucester Folk Trail returns in 2026 as a flagship city-centre cultural event, bringing together local businesses, venues, artists and audiences for a multi-day celebration of folk music, dance and heritage across Gloucester. Delivered by Gloucester Business...
Spend the day strolling through the city of Gloucester and as the afternoon approaches indulge in a beverage or two with friends as you enjoy live entertainment at this year's Folk Trail! Day 1: Thursday 22nd February - The Old Bell and TANK. Day 2:...
The much-loved Gloucester Folk Trail returns for 2026, promising three days of vibrant folk music, dance, hands-on workshops, performances and community spirit across the heart of the city from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 February 2026. Organised by Gloucester Business...
Gloucester will come alive with music, dance and creativity as the Gloucester Folk Trail returns from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 February 2026, celebrating folk traditions old and new across the city. Organised by Gloucester BID, the Gloucester Folk Trail is a vibrant,...
The Gloucester Folk Trail is back for another packed year, taking place from February 14th to 16th, 2025. Audiences can immerse themselves in the vibrant traditions of folk music, dance and arts, all set against the historic backdrop of Gloucester. Over three days,...
Gloucester Folk Trail is set to return - with a difference - this week! The three-day festival has become a mainstay in the city’s calendar in recent years with various venues hosting acts from around the country. But because of the restrictions still in place due to...
Gloucester is set to shine this spring as residents, students, and local workers are invited to roll up their sleeves and take part in the Gloucester Spring Clean, a community-driven event designed to bring people together while giving the city a well-deserved...
Gloucester will turn red, white and blue to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort in May. The city will be dressed in Union Jack flags and bunting over the Coronation weekend with Kings Square lit up in the three colours of...
Gloucester City Council is pleased to announce one of the biggest events in its calendar, Gloucester Goes Retro is back on Saturday 28th August! After a one-year hiatus, the vintage car, fashion, and music festival will return this summer. One of the highlights of the...
Gloucester Goes Retro is back for 2022 and is taking place this year on Saturday 27 August, once again transporting Gloucester back in time. One of the highlights of the city’s vibrant festival calendar, the annual event is organised and funded by Gloucester City...
This year’s Gloucester Goes Retro will be driving into the city on Saturday, August 26, as the event returns for its eighth year! The UK’s finest Retro festival and much-loved annual family event is organised and funded by Gloucester City Council in partnership with...
Elder Statesman Michael Heseltine Tells All Plus Art, Archaeology and Anglo-Saxons this Spring Former Deputy Prime Minister and Life Peer, Michael Heseltine, will share the inside story of Downing Street and his six decades in British politics when he appears at the...
Gloucester is celebrating as it proudly receives the Purple Flag accreditation, a recognition of its commitment to creating a dynamic, secure, and vibrant evening and night-time economy. Purple Flag – similar to the Blue Flag for beaches – aims to raise the standard...
Gloucester BID is proud to support ShopKind Week, running from 30th June to 6th July 2025, a national campaign that calls for kindness and respect towards shopworkers and highlights the essential role they play in our communities. Led by the Home Office and supported...
Ring in the festive cheer as Gloucester’s stunning Lantern Procession and Christmas Light Switch-On returns this Sunday (November 21) as part of the Bright Nights programme. Local artists and school children are working on a series of magical lanterns based on the...
A new volunteer initiative is set to bring an even warmer welcome to the city as Welcome to Gloucester Ambassadors launches this year, led by Gloucester BID and local stakeholders. The programme will see a team of friendly, knowledgeable volunteers positioned across...
We are proud to announce the return of the Big Pub Push, a week-long celebration of the city’s vibrant pub culture, running from October 20th to 26th, 2025. This year’s campaign promises to be bigger and better, spotlighting the essential role pubs play in the social...
Gloucester Rhythm and Blues Festival returns to delight music fans across six days at the end of July. Now celebrating its 20th year, the R&B Festival runs from Tuesday 26 July to Sunday 31 July across Gloucester. 61 gigs take to the stage at 10 venues including:...
Next year's Gloucester Santa Fun Run will be on Saturday 9th December 2023 – Get it in your diaries now Just to let everyone who took part in the 2022 #GlosSantaFunRun that we raised £2,457.81 for The Rotary Community Awards; so well done you have helped out as well...
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