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.
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 of fine art embroidery by the GlosStitch Collective at 21 Westgate Street in central Gloucester.
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.
Royal Opera House production of Bizet's Carmen, directed by Damiano Michieletto and sung in French with English subtitles, with Ginger Costa-Jackson as Carmen.
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.
A day of three panel discussions and a live performance on creative health and wellbeing in the music industry, part of Creative Futures Week.
_20261104_181134.jpg&w=1536&q=60)
Two-minute silence observed in the nave of Gloucester Cathedral to mark Armistice Day and remember the sacrifices of the Armed Forces.
Early bird Christmas set menu of three courses for £29.95 at Bill's Gloucester Quays, running throughout November.
Career day for young creatives with three panel discussions on making a career in the music industry, AI and artist payment, part of Creative Futures Week.
Co-headline post-punk concert by The Skids and Theatre of Hate at the Gloucester Guildhall.
Twelfth edition of the Multi Styles Battle, a weekend of urban dance battles, workshops, a DJ set, an open mic and jams, family-friendly.
A night of Breaking dance and music with DJ Action Jackson and a Breaking masterclass by judge Victor Jay, part of the Multi Styles Battle weekend.
Stand-up show by the comedian behind the viral 'Tiny Tim's Adventures' YouTube series, billed as his biggest adventure to date.
Evening to handbuild a clay tea-light holder and then enjoy a guided yoga session led by Nicky and Ruth.
Friday afternoon tea with homemade cakes, scones and sandwiches at the historic Tudor townhouse The Folk of Gloucester.
Screening of the A24 thriller 'Primetime', directed by Lance Oppenheim and starring Robert Pattinson, at Gloucester Guildhall.
Screening of Taika Waititi's 12A adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro's dystopian novel, starring Jenna Ortega and Amy Adams, as part of the venue's Event Cinema programme.
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.
Alternative Christmas market with gothic candles, folklore gifts and dark fantasy art in the historic halls of Llanthony Secunda Priory.
_20261029_214125.jpg&w=1536&q=60)
Free carol service sung by St Benedict's Singers followed by the Gloucester Lantern Parade, with lantern-making workshops.
Monthly acrylic pouring workshop led by artist Kelly Noble, with morning, afternoon or all-day sessions and all materials included.
Free, beginner-friendly ceramics workshop led by ceramicist Jonathan Walker, open to all ages.
25th anniversary screening of Richard Kelly's sci-fi cult classic 'Donnie Darko' in a 4K restoration, part of the Guildhall's Event Cinema programme.
Hip hop masterclass led by MSB 2026 judge K-YOO for dancers looking to improve their hip hop skills, part of the MSB workshops at Gloucester Guildhall.
Popping workshop led by MSB 2026 judge Paris for dancers with some or lots of experience, part of the Multi Styles Battle.
Power ballad singalong club night with the greatest anthems ever written, for ages 18+.
_20261105_002110.jpg&w=1536&q=60)
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.
Free monthly Saturday morning arts and social club for people over 50, with a coffee morning and a creative activity led by a facilitator.
Free drop-in workshop to make music with touch interfaces, from 3D printers to recycled materials, for all abilities and no prior experience.
Free drop-in workshop for ages 5 and up to print on fabric and make a collage patch celebrating the people of Gloucester, part of artist LJ Ellam's project.
Free day to help plan weddings, civil partnerships, baby namings and vow renewals, with local ceremony suppliers, venue representatives and legal guidance.
Three-course Christmas party menu for £52.50 per person at the Napoli trattoria in Gloucester Docks.
Daily festive three-course lunches and dinners at the Dewinton Restaurant in the private dining suites of Hatherley Manor Hotel & Spa.
Christmas afternoon tea served beside a log fire in the hotel's lounge, with a Christmas menu and free parking.
Songwriting workshop run by the Gloucester Songwriters' Circle, where members share work-in-progress for advice and appreciation.
Indian sarod player Soumik Datta weaves field recordings of the natural world into compositions for his 19-string sarod in a climate-themed show.
Drawing workshop with artist Claire Taylor-Jones to create a nature journal, using objects from the museum's handling collection.
Christmas set menus at the Italian restaurant Zizzi on the waterfront of Gloucester Quays.
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.
_20261029_214308.jpg&w=1536&q=60)
Organ recital by James Anderson-Besant with 20th-century French music and works by Bach, Byrd and Mozart, preceded by a pre-concert talk.
Free, beginner-friendly ceramic workshops open to all ages and abilities, with sessions at The Friendship Cafe on Painswick Road.
Wes Anderson-themed cocktail night with four exclusive drinks inspired by his films, a Wes Anderson quiz and a best-dressed prize.
Christmas-themed menu with festive dishes like Marry Me Santa and Baileys Cheesecake at the bar and restaurant Portivo Lounge in Gloucester Quays.
Funhouse Comedy Club night at the docks with Steve Bugeja headlining, Markus Birdman opening and Harry Jenkins, with Nik Hill as compere.
Guided workshop by Hannah & Karen on witchcraft and magic, from folklore and history to practical spell workings, with all materials provided.
_20261029_214531.jpg&w=1536&q=60)
Concert by the school choirs of the Teenage Voices Project, Gloucester Cathedral's youth music outreach project, for families, staff and friends.
Screening of John Madden's comedy drama about two people diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, with audio description and captioning.
Christmas dining with a festive menu and beer and food pairings at Brewhouse & Kitchen on the banks of the Severn at Gloucester Quays.
Night of music with the resident DJ at Crimson Spire, Gloucester's rooftop bar.
Outdoor ice rink at the historic docks of Gloucester Quays, a winter favourite for skaters and families during the Christmas season.
Christmas-themed festive season with food and drink at Pizza Express Gloucester Quays.
Two-hour class to mix cocktails and decorate cupcakes at The Old Elm Inn in Churchdown, Gloucester.
Screening of 'La Bola Negra', a film by Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi inspired by Federico García Lorca, starring Penélope Cruz and Glenn Close, in Spanish with English subtitles.
Inaugural Christmas market with handmade gifts from local makers and independent businesses in the heart of Gloucester.
Talk by physical geographer Dr Darren Davies on tree-ring science and ancient timbers, with a Q&A and handling session.
_20261029_213928.jpg&w=1536&q=60)
The Gloucester Cathedral Choir, directed by Adrian Partington, performs Handel's oratorio 'Messiah' by candlelight in the cathedral nave.
Free children's storytelling workshop and showcase for ages 7-14, with activities to become storytellers and a badge and certificate.
Anniversary show of Isolation with its original founding members, plus Mindcore, Dhampyres and DJ sets by Mark IV and Ivor.
Interactive drag and Christmas singing brunch with live performers at Coal Kitchen's waterside restaurant in Gloucester Docks.
Screening of Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet's 2004 film 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind' at the Gloucester Guildhall's Event Cinema programme.
Afternoon storytelling workshop for adults held at The Folk of Gloucester on Bardic Chair of Gloucester Day.
Relaxed drop-in group led by textiles artist Ally Goff to mend, restyle and embellish a pre-loved clothing item, with all materials provided.
Award-winning interactive family show that uses life-like dinosaurs to teach children about their anatomy and life.
Relaxed drop-in workshop for ages five and up to print, embroider and knit or crochet a patch celebrating your experiences of Gloucester, part of a public art piece by LJ Ellam.
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.
Free screening of the climate and nature crisis film 'People's Emergency Briefing' followed by a discussion, with Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust.
Free exhibition by Gloucestershire artist Joanne Callaghan, with works inspired by nature and her experience of disability.
Beginner-friendly painting workshop guided by Kristal of Bloom & Gold, with all materials provided except aprons.
_20261029_214916.jpg&w=1536&q=60)
Concert by more than 100 Key Stage 2 pupils from three schools across the county, joined by the Gloucester Cathedral Junior Choir.
Technology workshop for young people aged 7-14 on electronics, digital art, 3D printing and programming.
Hands-on AI workshop for business leaders led by Emerge Digital to map a process and leave with a practical AI plan.
_20261029_214916.jpg&w=1536&q=60)
Live concert of festive film scores, including Home Alone, Love Actually and Harry Potter, performed by The Great British Film Orchestra in Gloucester Cathedral.
Participatory Star Wars quiz at Coro Lounge where half the proceeds go to charity and half to the winning team.
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.
Live show by the seven-piece UK band Rhythm of the 90s, playing the biggest dance hits of the 1990s.
Screening of Martin McDonagh's thriller 'Wild Horse Nine', with John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell, suitable for ages 15 and over.
Screening of the documentary about Peter Asher, the pop star and producer behind James Taylor and Linda Ronstadt, at Gloucester Guildhall.
Festive Italian dining at Topoly's with Christmas lunch by booking, three-course festive set menus with Christmas crackers and drinks packages.
A free Steampunk Christmas market with music, Morris dancing, craft workshops, a parade and an armoured combat display.
Stand-up show 'Fine Whine' by Carl Hutchinson, blending storytelling and physical comedy around his experiences as a modern-day dad.
Family trail for little explorers to find clues and treasures in the museum galleries and get a go in the festive lucky dip box for a surprise prize.
Workshop led by artist Claire Taylor-Jones to create a nature journal, drawing inspiration from objects in the Museum of Gloucester's handling collection.
Free Christmas fayre with handmade crafts, unique gifts and festive treats from local small businesses.
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.
Workshop led by textiles artist Ally Goff to make three Victorian-style Christmas ornaments, with materials provided.
