Free weekly creative sessions for parents and children aged 8 and over, with drawing, painting, collage and clay activities.
Award-winning flamenco guitarist Daniel Martinez brings the UK premiere of his new album and production, 'Al Compas del Querer', fusing flamenco guitar, singing and dance.
Gloucester's annual new music festival showcasing emerging UK artists and local talent across four city-centre stages.
Stand-up show by Paul Foot, winner of the Edinburgh Comedy Award 2026, in which he explores optimism and wonder in uncertain times.
Live show by Glaswegian blues-rock band King King, with Alan Nimmo on vocals, at the Gloucester Guildhall.
Family-friendly live session with a professional musician playing pop, rock and folk tunes for adults and children aged 0-4.
Live show by Alabama 3, the Brixton collective that mixes country rock and techno, headlining their 'Outlaw Hymns' tour.
Roland Petit's ballet 'Notre-Dame de Paris', with the Opera de Paris Ballet and Orchestra, at Gloucester Guildhall.
A rock gig for families with live music, comedy, animation and performance from Kid Carpet.
UK Subs, the British punk rock band, play the Gloucester Guildhall with The Meffs as support.
The Royal Opera's production of Mozart's 'Così fan tutte', directed by Netia Jones and conducted by Thomas Hengelbrock, screened at Gloucester Guildhall.
Performance of the Paris Opera's La Bayadère, with choreography by Rudolf Nureyev after Marius Petipa, music by Ludwig Minkus, and Paris Opera dancers.
Peter Serafinowicz brings his first-ever solo UK tour, using the face-swap technology he developed himself to create uncanny impersonations.
Multi-sensory contemporary dance show for children and families, a playful night-time adventure with live music, sound, scents and audience interaction.
Professional musicians of Live/Wire bring AC/DC to life with a two-hour rock 'n' roll set from 'Back in Black' to 'PWR UP'.
Screening of The Royal Opera's production of Wagner's 'Götterdämmerung', directed by Barrie Kosky and conducted by Antonio Pappano.
Grunge tribute act from Gloucester plays hits from Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters, Nirvana and Soundgarden at the Gloucester Guildhall.
Live in HD screening of The Metropolitan Opera's new production of Puccini's 'La Fanciulla del West', directed by Richard Jones.
Quebec progressive folk group Le Vent du Nord plays the Guildhall on their UK tour, with five-part harmony singing, hurdy-gurdy and bouzouki.
Live show by The Smiths Ltd, a Manchester tribute band to The Smiths, at the Gloucester Guildhall.
Live screening of Noël Coward's comedy 'Hay Fever', filmed in the West End and starring Christine Baranski and Richard E. Grant, directed by Emily Burns.
Screening of Lance Oppenheim's documentary 'You Can See Everything', about Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, with a screening of Nathan Fielder, at the Gloucester Guildhall.
Jesus Jones play the album 'Doubt' in full to mark its 35th anniversary, alongside material from across their career and highlights from 'Twilight'.
The Royal Ballet's festive production of The Nutcracker, with Tchaikovsky's music, to two Christmas performances at the Guildhall.
Jesus Jones play their Gloucester Guildhall show marking the 35th anniversary of their album 'Doubt', playing it in full.
Award-winning interactive family show that uses life-like dinosaurs to teach children about their anatomy and life.
Family Christmas show in which Santa reccees his Christmas Eve route with Snowball, his reindeer handler, and snow-elf circus tricks.
Screening of Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet's 2004 film 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind' at the Gloucester Guildhall's Event Cinema programme.
Christmas afternoon tea served beside a log fire in the hotel's lounge, with a Christmas menu and free parking.
Weekly Tuesday pub quiz at Dr Foster in the Kimberley Warehouse on the Gloucester Docks, with rounds on general knowledge, film, music, sport, food and geography.
Drop-in, free crochet and knitting workshop to make a collage patch for the public art piece 'The Social Sofa Project' by local artist LJ Ellam.
Drawing workshop with artist Claire Taylor-Jones to create a nature journal, using objects from the museum's handling collection.
Night of music with the resident DJ at Crimson Spire, Gloucester's rooftop bar.
Community workshop guided by Hannah and Karen on witchcraft and magical topics, from folklore to practical spell workings, for beginners and seasoned practitioners.
Free, beginner-friendly ceramic workshops open to all ages and abilities, with sessions at The Friendship Cafe on Painswick Road.
Free talk by Professor James Thompson on the centenary of the General Strike of 1926, held in person at the Gloucestershire Heritage Hub and on Zoom.
Outdoor ice rink at the historic docks of Gloucester Quays, a winter favourite for skaters and families during the Christmas season.
Participatory Star Wars quiz at Coro Lounge where half the proceeds go to charity and half to the winning team.
Guided workshop by Hannah & Karen on witchcraft and magic, from folklore and history to practical spell workings, with all materials provided.
A free night of deep and soulful music with three DJs whose sets move from beats, jazz, funk and soul to disco, house, garage and drum and bass.
Funhouse Comedy Club night at the docks with Steve Bugeja headlining, Markus Birdman opening and Harry Jenkins, with Nik Hill as compere.
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Free Christmas event with the Tree of Light switch-on and festive music from The Salvation Army Band, hosted by BBC Radio Gloucestershire's Jon Smith.
Two-hour workshop with willow weaver Rosie Hart to make winter wreaths from natural foliage and UK-grown willow in the Tudor building The Folk of Gloucester.
Christmas-themed menu with festive dishes like Marry Me Santa and Baileys Cheesecake at the bar and restaurant Portivo Lounge in Gloucester Quays.
Early bird Christmas set menu of three courses for £29.95 at Bill's Gloucester Quays, running throughout November.
Free Christmas fayre with handmade crafts, unique gifts and festive treats from local small businesses.
Two-hour class to mix cocktails and decorate cupcakes at The Old Elm Inn in Churchdown, Gloucester.
Free exhibition of fine art embroidery by the GlosStitch Collective at 21 Westgate Street in central Gloucester.
Informal storytelling, songs and play session for children aged 1 to 3 and their guardians to encourage early language skills.
Christmas-themed festive season with food and drink at Pizza Express Gloucester Quays.
Relaxed drop-in group led by textiles artist Ally Goff to mend, restyle and embellish a pre-loved clothing item, with all materials provided.
Wes Anderson-themed cocktail night with four exclusive drinks inspired by his films, a Wes Anderson quiz and a best-dressed prize.
Free drop-in workshop to make music with touch interfaces, from 3D printers to recycled materials, for all abilities and no prior experience.
Italian-inspired Christmas feast at Banchina on Gloucester Quays, from £29 per person.
Afternoon storytelling workshop for adults held at The Folk of Gloucester on Bardic Chair of Gloucester Day.
Three-course Christmas party menu for £52.50 per person at the Napoli trattoria in Gloucester Docks.
Free, beginner-friendly ceramics workshop led by ceramicist Jonathan Walker, open to all ages.
Hands-on AI workshop for business leaders led by Emerge Digital to map a process and leave with a practical AI plan.
A free Steampunk Christmas market with music, Morris dancing, craft workshops, a parade and an armoured combat display.
Relaxed drop-in workshop for ages five and up to make fabric collage patches for LJ Ellam's public art piece The Social Sofa Project.
Christmas set menus at the Italian restaurant Zizzi on the waterfront of Gloucester Quays.
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Informal festive Christmas concert with the choirs, organists and soloists of Gloucester Cathedral, suitable for the whole family.
Inaugural Christmas market with handmade gifts from local makers and independent businesses in the heart of Gloucester.
Participatory ghost hunt led by Gloucester Ghost Walks, using paranormal investigation methods to explore the 500-year-old Tudor house The Folk of Gloucester.
Monthly acrylic pouring workshop led by artist Kelly Noble, with morning, afternoon or all-day sessions and all materials included.
Two weeks of history with the UK's leading historians, broadcasters and thinkers for stories that span centuries and cross continents.
Annual week of reflection at St Nicholas Church with decorations, letters and poems to read, a Special Remembrance Book and the exhibition 'We Are Gathered Here'.
Christmas dining with a festive menu and beer and food pairings at Brewhouse & Kitchen on the banks of the Severn at Gloucester Quays.
Evening to handbuild a clay tea-light holder and then enjoy a guided yoga session led by Nicky and Ruth.
Workshop led by textiles artist Ally Goff to make three Victorian-style Christmas ornaments, with materials provided.
Free day to help plan weddings, civil partnerships, baby namings and vow renewals, with local ceremony suppliers, venue representatives and legal guidance.
Friday afternoon tea with homemade cakes, scones and sandwiches at the historic Tudor townhouse The Folk of Gloucester.
Theatrical adaptation by Henry Naylor of the true story behind Elton John's libel case against The Sun, winner of a Fringe First at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe.
Festive Italian dining at Topoly's with Christmas lunch by booking, three-course festive set menus with Christmas crackers and drinks packages.
Festive Christmas menu at Coal Kitchen, the restaurant in the restored Pillar & Lucy warehouse at Gloucester Quays, with a focus on Gloucestershire produce.
Free exhibition by Gloucestershire artist Joanne Callaghan, with works inspired by nature and her experience of disability.
Interactive drag and Christmas singing brunch with live performers at Coal Kitchen's waterside restaurant in Gloucester Docks.
Free children's storytelling workshop and showcase for ages 7-14, with activities to become storytellers and a badge and certificate.
Beginner-friendly painting workshop guided by Kristal of Bloom & Gold, with all materials provided except aprons.
Free youth art sessions at GASP! in Eastgate where young people make artworks and costumes for the Future Folk Project film.
Mark Steel brings his new stand-up show, based on his Radio 4 series 'Mark Steel's In Town', to the Gloucester Guildhall.
Political comedian Matt Forde brings his tour show 'Project Holy Moly', an hour of impressions and party-political humour, to Gloucester Guildhall.
Puppet show by M6 Theatre that mixes singing, puppetry and physical comedy with fairytales, recommended for ages 4 and over.
Weeknight stand-up comedy night with touring comedians Kevin Daniel and Ashley Frieze, MC'd by local favourite Nik Hill, in the Guildhall Cinema.
Stand-up show 'Fine Whine' by Carl Hutchinson, blending storytelling and physical comedy around his experiences as a modern-day dad.
Screening of the dark comedy 'Little Miss Sunshine', a modern classic about a dysfunctional family road trip to California, part of the Event Cinema programme.
Screening of Martin McDonagh's thriller 'Wild Horse Nine', with John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell, suitable for ages 15 and over.
Screening of Peter Farrelly's biopic 'I Play Rocky' about Sylvester Stallone and the making of 'Rocky', with audio description, part of the venue's Event Cinema programme.
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