What’s On in and around Cirencester

  • Markets

    Award winning historic Charter Markets, Arts & Crafts Market, Farmers' Market and Specialty Market.

  • Phoenix Festival

    24 and 25 August 2025
    A community music and arts festival that offers two days of music, dance and family fun in the Abbey Grounds.

  • Bands in the Park

    Sundays July to September 2024
    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.

Exhibition - Andy Walker
Jan
16
to 28 Feb

Exhibition - Andy Walker

Andy Walker became a professional artist in 2017 after exhibiting in the Saatchi Gallery, London and regularly exhibiting work at Art Fairs and exhibitions throughout the UK and Europe. His portfolio mostly comprises landscapes, seascapes and cityscapes inspired by his travels.  He draws vibrant landscapes that appear photorealistic from afar, but where closer inspection reveals a wild abstraction of razor-sharp, vivid colours. Visit his website for more information - www.andywalkerartist.com

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Jan
30
to 15 Mar

A Role to Die For

Deborah’s responsible for casting the world’s most famous spy, it’s no laughing matter, especially when the actor choosen suddenly withdraws 1 day before shooting. What does she do? A Role to Die For is a rip-roaring, wickedly funny comedy.

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Feb
4

Medical Negligence Advice Clinic

A medical negligence advice clinic which covers: Amputation Claims, Birth Injuries, Brain Injuries, Cancer Diagnosis, Cauda Equina Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy Claim, GP Negligence Claims, Missed Diagnosis, Maternity and Gynaecology, Incorrect Diagnosis, Meningitis Misdiagnosis, Sepsis Negligence, Still birth and Neonatal death Stroke Misdiagnosis + Injuries to Babies At Birth. Further information from www.redkitesolicitors.co.uk/cirencester.

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Feb
7

Nordic Walking

Nordic Walking is a great way to exercise without the extra strain found from other types of exercise, and gets your whole body walking. Cost £20 pay on card reader

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Mar
1
to 2 Mar

Wedding Show

Join us for Cirencester’s biggest Wedding Show! With over 50 suppliers to meet - from hair, makeup, flowers, decorations, live music, food tastings and so much more!

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Mar
12

Talk - Chocolate Chemistry

All you want to know about chocolate but were afraid to ask. Lecture organised by Royal Agricultural University. An illustrated talk by Professor Lisa Methven of the Sensory Science Centre, Programme Director for BSC Food Science, Reading University. This is a combined lecture with the Royal Society of Chemistry. Cirencester Science & Technology Society website here.

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Mar
17

Lido and open-air pools: Cirencester's pool in context

Jeremy will provide a general introduction to the history of open-air-pools and lidos in Britain including the open-air pool in Cirencester. Cirencester’s natural spring fed pool was originally opened in 1869, and then taken over by the local council in 1908. Cirencester’s pool along with others provided novel experimental landscapes that blossomed after the First World War. Jeremy an independent heritage consultant, is a member of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists and Hon. Treasurer of the Society for Landscape Studies. More information from this Cirencester Civic Society. website. Visitors welcome - suggested donation £3.00.

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Mar
28
to 10 May

In the Mouth of the Wolf

Based on a true story about Sir Michael Morpurgo’s uncles during World War II, Francis is a fierce pacifist, and Pieter is a man who believes that peace can only be achieved by action. The tragic event that happens changes the course of Francis’ life.

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Apr
28

Soviet Maps of Gloucestershire! How and Why?

A talk by Dr Martin Davis, who will provide a general introduction to the Soviet world mapping project - how the maps were created and what was their potential use. The discussion will include examples of topographic and city maps local to Cirencester. Martin’s research includes topographic mapping, Soviet mapping and the history of cartography. Martin is Digital Map Curator at the Bodleian Libaries, University of Oxford, as well as co-convenor of the UK Map Map Curators’ Group. For more information, please see the following website.

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Apr
28

Soviet Maps of Gloucestershire! How and why?

Martin’s talk will provide a general introduction to the Soviet world mapping project - how the maps were created and what was their potential use. The discussion will include examples of topographic and city maps local to Cirencester. Martin’s research includes topographic mapping, Soviet mapping and the history of cartography. Martin is Digital Map Curator at the Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford, as well as co-convenor of the UK Map Curators’ Group. Further information can be found here.

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May
16
to 28 Jun

Educating Rita

Willy Russell’s timeless British classic brings together Rita, a working-class hairdresser who dreams of breaking free from her mundane life together with Frank a middle aged disillusioned academic.

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Jun
11

Volcanology

A talk by Professor Hazel Rymer, Emeritus Professor of Environmental Volcanology, The Open University for Cirencester Science & Technology Society. Their website will be found here.

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Jun
28
to 29 Jun

Cotswold Show and Food Festival

Running over two days, the show takes place on 100 acres in the heart of Cirencester Park. Every year The Cotswold Show sees hundreds of attractions and tens of thousands of visitors, making it one of the most popular events in the Country Show Calendar.

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Jul
14
to 23 Aug

Friends - The Musical Parody

FRIENDS the musical Parody is a show-stopping, original musical that brings Ross, Chandler, Monica, Phoebe, Joey, & Rachel back into your life in a whole new way, reminding us why we can’t get enough of their wacky misadventures in 1990’s Manhattan.

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Sept
1
to 11 Oct

Haywire

  • Beeches Road Cirencester, England, GL7 United Kingdom (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Haywire is a heartwarming and riotously funny new play, commissioned by the Barn and licensed by the BBC, to be performed ahead of the 75th anniversary year of The Archers.

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Oct
17
to 15 Nov

The Last Five Years

Written by Jason Robert Brown, a Tony award winner, this beautifully crafted musical is brought to life with an acclaimed score and interweaved with the butterflies of new love and the sting of a separation.

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Oct
20

Cirencester's Green Spaces

A talk by local Town Councillor, Andrea Pellegram as part of the Civic Society programme of lectures. Andrea is Chair & Lead Member for Land and Property of Cirencester Town Council, with a career background in local authority planning and the private sector, as well as her own consultancy. Further information will be found here. Suggested donation of £3.00 for visitors.

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Nov
14

The Dazzling Diamonds

The Dazzling Diamonds are returning to Cirencester with their brand-new comedy variety drag show. The show is packed with high energy dance routines, stunning live vocals, and side-splitting comedy sketches, not forgetting the spectacular costumes which are bound to leave your jaw on the floor! Featuring favourite singalong track from artists such as Cher, Tina Turner, Adele and Dolly Parton, as well as songs from some of your favourite movies, the show is certain to have something for everyone! Receiving 5* reviews from audiences, The Dazzling Diamonds are a cast of three drag artists all of whom have performed internationally (including Europe). Join Miss Lola Lush, Miss Alexis and Bailey La Creame for an unforgettable night filled to the brim with glamour, laughter and fun. It’s guaranteed to be a night to remember! Show contains adult themes and strong language. Doors open at 7.00 pm. Further information can be found here.

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Dec
1
to 4 Jan

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.

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Dec
15

Cirencester's pubs: past and present - John Tiffney

John will take us on a virtual “pub crawl” around Cirencester - highlighting where some sixty hotels and public houses once stood - although only thirteen now remain open. We will learn about licences and their contribution to the history of Cirencester. John is a Cirencester Civic Society Town Guide and a former chairman of Cirencester Civic Society. Suggested contribution of £3.00 for visitors. Further information will be found here.

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Indoor Markets
Jan
19
to 23 Jan

Indoor Markets

Clothing, jewellery, cosmetics, art, bags, scarves, cards, toys, wood, craft, Persian rugs and carpets and lots more await you at the Corn Hall Indoor Market.

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