What’s On in and around Cirencester
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Markets
Award winning historic Charter Markets, Arts & Crafts Market, Farmers' Market and Specialty Market.
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Bands in the Park
Sundays July to September.
Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of free live music in the Abbey Grounds, Cirencester. -
Advent Festival
29 and 30 November 2025
Christmas in Cirencester is always special and creates a truly memorable family outing in our vibrant, beautiful and historical market town.
Type of Event
Ted and His Time - Travelling Toilet Family Trail
In his latest adventure, Ted travels back in time to visit the Vikings.
Exhibition - Horizons 11
Local artists Abigail Waddell and Sarah White respond to the beauty and colour of horizons
Gateway Ice Skating
We know how to have pure fun, from the selection of activities to special events.
Lights Up - The Cotswold Sculpture Park
An enchanting evening for all the family
2 Sessions - 5.45 - 7.00, and 7.30 - 9.00
Snowman Trail
Entry forms available from Bingham House and all establishments hosting a snowman
A Christmas Carol
A Barn Theatre revival of a Dickens Classic, this enchanting musical production set to an original score will leave you and the whole family feeling full of Christmas spirit and serves as a wonderful reminder of what this time of year is truly all about.
Postcard Fair
Featuring postcards, cigarette cards, ephemera, autographs, books and accessories.
Play Gloucestershire - Play Rangers
Play Ranger activities take place outdoors in all weathers and are open access. This means there is no registration, children are free to come and go as they please
Jesse Smith Christmas Market
The event is on Friday 5 December from 11 am to 9 pm and Saturday 6 December from 10 am to 4 pm. Includes Christmas Market, Food & Drink, Music, Choirs, Shopping and Meet the Christmas Donkeys on Friday Night.
Fertility Support Group
Join a fertility group and connect with others going through fertility struggles.
The Long Table - Producers and Suppliers Night
This is where we showcase one of the incredible local producers and suppliers that we partner with to bring you a delicious pay-as-you-can meals made with love and care.
Christmas Wreath Workshop
Hosted by Friends in support of Ampney Crucis Primary School, Workshop includes all materials, live demonstration with trained florist and refreshments
Concert - A Christmas Cracker
Cirencester Band presents A Christmas Cracker, the event being staged in support of Cirencester Opportunity Group. Free admission - includes refreshments and raffle.
Workshop - White Works Trappings
Over the course of the day, you will learn how to trap shells, buttons, plastic rings, beads, and string between two pieces of calico fabric stretched over an embroidery hoop. As part of creating this piece, you will be introduced to a variety of hand stitches.
Workshop - Christmas Wreath
Hosted by Friends in support of Ampney Crucis Primary School, Workshop includes all materials, live demonstration with trained florist and refreshments
The Long Table - Dinner & Jazz by Candlelight
Join us for an evening of delicious food and smooth Jazz by candlelight
Winter Spectacular Concert
The Wiltshire Piano Duo, Soprano Hannah Hughes, The Gwalia Singers and Cirencester Male Voice Choir
Litter Pick 2025
Join us for litter picking at Kingshill Estate and Newmills Ward weather permitting
National Theatre Live - Step The Fifth
James, an alcoholics anonymous veteran sponsers newcomer Luka, Their friendship faces a test when Luka’s fifth step confession creates tension between them.
Film - I Swear
The story of John Davidson, diagnosed with Tourette’s syndrome at a young age, alienated from his peers, he struggles with a condition that few people have witnessed.
Film - One Battle after Another
when their evil enemy resurfaces after 16 years, a group of former revolutionaries reunite to rescue the daughter of one of their own.
Film - Frankenstein
Dt Victor Frankenstein (Oscar Isaac), a brilliant but egotistical scientist, brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to an undoing of both creator and his tragic creation.
National Theatre Live - Step The Fifth
James, an alcoholics anonymous veteran sponsers newcomer Luka, Their friendship faces a test when Luka’s fifth step confession creates tension between them.
Play Gloucestershire - Play Rangers
Play Ranger activities take place outdoors in all weathers and are open access. This means there is no registration, children are free to come and go as they please
Corinium Museum Members' Christmas Open Evening
Corinium members are invited to a free festive evening.
Film - Bugonia
Two conspiracy-obsessed young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth
The Royal Ballet - The Nutcracker
Peter Wright’s The Nutcracker has enchanted audiences since its 1984 premiere by the Company. Featuring Tchaikovsky’s most familiar melodies and brought to life by Julia Trevelyan Oman’s exquisite designs, The Nutcracker is sure to be a festive firecracker for all ages.
Springsteen - Deliver me from Nowhere
An intimate portrait of the emotional struggle to make “Nebraska” an album recorded on a 4-track recorder in Springsteen’s New Jersey bedroom, the album is a raw, haunted acoustic record populated by lost souls searching for a reason to believe
Walking Roman Cirencester
Corinium Museum in collaboration with Cotswold Heritage Walks, is excited to offer a series of historic walking tours. The event will be led by archaeologist Alison Grierson-Brookes.
Workshop -Christmas Wreath Making
Have an evening of mulled wine, nibbles and wreath making.
Repair Cafe
We can try to mend toys, clothes, small electricals, household items and bikes.
MJUK presents A Wickedly Wonderful Christmas
Featuring stars of Les Miserables and other professional singers from the worlds Musical Theatre and Opera
The Upbeat Beatles
The Upbeat Beatles are second to none - powerhouse vocals, precision harmonies and tight musicianship.
The guys have an easy, happy rapport with any crowd, giving them a reputation to be envied as the best in the business.
National Theatre Live - Mrs Warren’s Profession (subtitled)
Five-time Olivier Award-winner Imelda Staunton joins forces with real-life daughter Bessie Carter, playing mother and daughter in Bernard Shaw’s incendiary moral classic
The Royal Ballet - The Nutcracker
Peter Wright’s The Nutcracker has enchanted audiences since its 1984 premiere by the Company. Featuring Tchaikovsky’s most familiar melodies and brought to life by Julia Trevelyan Oman’s exquisite designs, The Nutcracker is sure to be a festive firecracker for all ages.
Film - Wicked for Good
The second of a two-part feature film adaptation of the Broadway musical.
Film - The Choral
During World War 1, a conductor Dr. Guthrie newly returned from Germany, faces the challenges of a depleted choir
Film - Wicked for Good
The second of a two-part feature film adaptation of the Broadway musical.
Talk - Cirencester's Pubs: Past and Present
We will learn about licences and their contribution to the history of Cirencester.
Film - The Choral
During World War 1, a conductor Dr. Guthrie newly returned from Germany, faces the challenges of a depleted choir
Play Gloucestershire - Play Rangers
Play Ranger activities take place outdoors in all weathers and are open access. This means there is no registration, children are free to come and go as they please
Film - Wake up Dead Man: A Knives out Mystery
Detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) takes on a new case that brings him into the orbit of a charismatic priest Monsignor Jefferson Wicks
The Jazz Club - Ben Holder's Christmas Cracker
Quite possibly the most exciting jazz violinist in Europe
Local Plan - Public Exhibition
Local councils must prepare a Local Plan that sets out a vision and framework for the future development of their area. A Local Plan is a legal requirement and the starting point for determining planning applications.
Cotswold District Council is updating its adopted Local Plan in light of mandatory government-imposed housing targets. The government now calculates that more than twice the number of homes are needed in the district than the council was previously planning for, which currently equates to a total target of 18,650 additional new homes for the new Local Plan period, which will run up to 2043 and beyond.
The consultation period will run from Friday 14th November 2025 until Friday 2nd January 2026 (11:59pm)
Paper copies of the consultation documents as listed above, will also be available to view at all the libraries in the district and at the District Council offices in Cirencester (Trinity Road, GL7 1PX).
Entertainment @ Ingleside - Christmas Show
Join your hosts Heather and Stuart as they celebrate the most wonderful time of the year in this upbeat and heart-warming evening. Eat, drink and be merry as this husband and wife duo fills you with holiday cheer.
Film - Train Dreams
Based on Denis Johnson’s beloved novella, Train Dreams is a moving portrait of Robert Granier, who leads a life of unexpected depth and beauty in the rapidly changing America of the early 20th Century
Walking Roman Cirencester
Corinium Museum in collaboration with Cotswold Heritage Walks, is excited to offer a series of historic walking tours. The event will be led by archaeologist Alison Grierson-Brookes.
Entertainment @ Ingleside - A Buble Christmas
Jamie Flanagan is returning to Ingleside to pay tribute to one of the world’s most prolific recording artists; Michael Bublé. This year we celebrate all of the festive sounds of Bublés classic Christmas album.
Santa’s Christmas Party
Following last year’s sell-out performances,
Honalee Media are delighted to present a brand new show this festive season
Santa’s Christmas Party
Following last year’s sell-out performances,
Honalee Media are delighted to present a brand new show this festive season
Film - The Muppet Christmas Carol
The Muppets put their spin on the tale of a Christmas-hating miser who is visited by spirits who foretell his future.
Film - The Choral (with subtitle)
During World War 1, a conductor Dr. Guthrie newly returned from Germany, faces the challenges of a depleted choir
Film - Wicked for Good
The second of a two-part feature film adaptation of the Broadway musical.
Workshop - Mighty Winter Mammoth Model
Join us at the museum for a morning of making your very own model mammoth
Workshop - Snowflake Mosaic
Join us for a morning of mosaic making, during the morning you will be inspired by the season and create a mosaic snowflake to take home.
Service- Early Christingle Service
This a free event but you will need to book a ticket -
Service - Evening Christingle Service
This a free event, but you will need to book a ticket - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/christingle-6pm-service-tickets-1976041873437?aff=CirenCouncil
Cirencester Comedy Club by Funhouse
Join us for our monthly Comedy Night presented by Funhouse Comedy.
Repair Cafe
We can try to mend toys, clothes, small electricals, household items and bikes.
Talk - Technology Underpinning Roman Wine & Oil Production
A joint meeting with Cirencester Science and Technology society.
Pantomime -The Little Mermaid
The event (which is a pantomine) is organised by the Phoenix Revue Company
Men Behaving Badly: The Play
New Year’s Eve 1999. four old friends and a wedding in the morning - what could possibly go wrong.
Tinkco in Cabaret
Join Tinkco Members for a night of show tunes from our favourite musicals.
Repair Cafe
We can try to mend toys, clothes, small electricals, household items and bikes.
Talk - The Victoria County History: Tracing Roman to Medieval Cirencester
A talk by Simon Draper. Doors open 7 pm for 7:30 pm start.
The Cotswold Card Show
The Cotswold Card Show was created to unite card collectors of all types. Whether you are looking to buy, sell or trade, our event has it!
The Cotswold Card Show is a show created by two best friends who are wanting to help people to build their TCG collections. Attendees will have the chance to browse vendor booths and engage in trades. With the success of our first 2 events, we have decided to host another to start the year of 2026 card shows on a high for the card collecting community! Hope to see you on the 21st/22nd February at this most stunning venue.
More information on this website.
Talk - Local Places and the Arthurian Tradition
Dr Bateman’s recent book traces the history and important role played by local places in the development of the stories of King Arthur
Repair Cafe
We can try to mend toys, clothes, small electricals, household items and bikes.
People and Place: Practicing architecture in the Cotswolds
A talk by Jonathan Rixon. Doors open 7 pm for 7.30 pm start.
Talk - The Early History of the WI by Sheila Rowley
Sheila Rowley, Archivist for the Gloucestershire Federation of WIs talks about the early history and foundation of the WI
Repair Cafe
We can try to mend toys, clothes, small electricals, household items and bikes.
Tolkien and the Cotswolds
Tolkien and the Cotswolds - the shaping of Middle Earth. Talk by Andrew Meller
Talk - The History of Gloucestershire Constabulary by Sue Webb
Gloucestershire Constabulary is the oldest force and has a rich and varied history.
Talk - The Changing Face of Cirencester: Life in the 1960s
A talk by Robert Heaven. Doors open at 7 pm for 7.30 pm start at Cirencester Baptist Church.
CAHS - Annual General Meeting
AGM Followed by RAF Brize Norton - Over 80 Years of Flying Operations
Stratton Probus - Talk: Lew Lawton
The Inca Trail and Machu Picchu - Breakfast will precede this event
Cirencester Civic Society Sixtieth Anniversary Celebration
Further details of this event to be announced.
Talk - Gloucestershire Paths
A talk by Alan Pilbeam. Doors open at 7 pm for 7:30 pm start at Cirencester Baptist Church.
Talk - The Bathurst Estate: conservation and sustainability
A talk by Peter Clegg. Doors open at 7 pm for 7:30 pm start at Cirencester Baptist Church.
Honk!
Music by George Stiles and Book and Lyrics by Anthony Drewe. Honk! is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International.
Charity New Toy and Gift Sale
Good quality nearly new toys, clothes and baby equipment also available
Christmas Craft Afternoon
Join us for a fun afternoon of Christmas themed crafts. Everyone welcome.
The Hare and the Tortoise
Guided by our storyteller, the heartwarming tales explores patience, friendship and what it means to grow up
For all children aged 3+
Walking Roman Cirencester
Corinium Museum in collaboration with Cotswold Heritage Walks, is excited to offer a series of historic walking tours. The event will be led by archaeologist Alison Grierson-Brookes.
Christmas Fair in aid of Cobalt
Find your perfect Xmas gift. Ceramics, woodcut prints and woven items.
Workshop - Beaded Baubles
Using a vibrant selection of ribbons, sequins, pins, and beads, Mairi will teach you step-by-step through the process of transforming a simple polystyrene shape into a unique and sparkling decoration. Throughout the workshop, you will learn how to layer trims, add embellishments, and design your own colour combinations, giving you the confidence to continue making at home.
Workshop - Throwing with Height
This throwing workshop focuses on achieving height in thrown forms and all the necessary steps, techniques and tools needed to achieve this. Through one-to-one teaching and demonstrations, Ed you will teach you the processes needed to make taller forms such as jugs, vases, bottles, cylinders and tall pots. You will gain confidence and understanding in the essential steps and tools needed to achieve height and shape in throwing.
The Friends of The Gumstool Brook - Open Meeting
A voluntary group since 2013. Set up in response to concerns about water quality and environmental conditions
South Cerney Players
Ladies Day by Amanda Whittington - by arrangement with Nick Hern Books Amateur Production
Cirencester Archaeological & Historical Society - The Stroud Valley Railway - Mike Fenton
Railway author Mike Fenton, who is currently researching the history of the Stroud Valley railway (Kemble to Stonehouse) will talk about his latest research.
Talk - Palmyra - Bride of the Desert
Palmyra was on the silk trading route through the desert and thereby becoming one of the richest and most powerful cities.
Play Gloucestershire - Play Rangers
Play Ranger activities take place outdoors in all weathers and are open access. This means there is no registration, children are free to come and go as they please
The Royal Ballet - Cinderella
This enchanting ballet by The Royal Ballet’s Founding Choreographer Frederick Ashton is a theatrical experience for all the family and will transport you into an ethereal world where a sprinkling of fairy dust makes dreams come true.
Entertainment - Mutant Bizarre
Hits of The Pet shop boys, Erasure, Soft Cell, Gary Numan and Yazoo
Cirencester Choral Society - Joseph Haydn - The Creation
Carleton Etherington (conductor), Katherine Gregory (soprano), Daniel Marles (tenor) Oliver Barker (bass) and The Bristol Symphony Orchestra
Film - The Penguin Lessons
Starring Oscar nominee Steve Coogan, it follows an Englishman’s personal and political awaking after he adopts a penguin
Music for Cows
Rooted in Quebecois traditional music fused with songs from around the British Isles and North America