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.
Gateway Ice Skating
We know how to have pure fun, from the selection of activities to special events.
Exhibition - 'On the Back of an Envelope'
Called ‘On the Back of an Envelope’ we showcase our collection of art with some on-loan works which show case thoughts and ideas, often which start on the back of an envelope
Artsy Social Art Exhibition 11: Celebrating works of Art by Local People
This is the second community Artsy Social exhibition, it celebrates works of art by local people.
The Royal Opera - La Traviata
At one of her lavish parties, celebrated Parisan courtesan Violetta is introduced to Alfredo Germont
Talk - Technology Underpinning Roman Wine & Oil Production
A joint meeting with Cirencester Science and Technology society.
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.
Ed Sheeran Experience
Featuring the ballads, the beats, the ginger hair the loop pedal magic and now a live band.
Young Archaeologist Club
Corinium is starting an archaeology club for 8 - 16 years old. Get hands-on with history with activities that cover the Stone Age up to the present day.
The Ultimate Commitments & Blues Brothers
Returning to the Sundial Theatre, in a show that has been described as ‘absolutely amazing’ takes a trip down memory lane.
Movement at the Museum
An 8 week course of gentle movement with and experienced instructor.
Talk - The Walk
An evening with the Town Guides. Organised by Cirencester Civic Society
Mindfulness - 6 Week Course
Learn how to apply mindfulness in everyday life from a Christian perspective.
Live Well - Feel Well - Community Health Day
Free drop-in workshops (in separate room) Meditation, Stretch and Relaxation
Cirencester Workbench Session
Hosted by Cirencester Workbench team held twice monthly in the Sanctuary, as drop-in and join session
Stratton Probus - Talk - David Birch
Family Pictures - Breakfast will precede this talk
Pantomime -The Little Mermaid
The event (which is a pantomine) is organised by the Phoenix Revue Company
Movement at the Museum
An 8 week course of gentle movement with and experienced instructor.
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.
Men Behaving Badly: The Play
New Year’s Eve 1999. four old friends and a wedding in the morning - what could possibly go wrong.
Workshop - Introduction to Leather Working
Make a coin purse and belt, instructions from Ruth Pullan
Film - The Ballad of Wallis Island
The film follows Charles, an eccentric lottery winner who lives along on a remote island.
Tinkco in Cabaret
Join Tinkco Members for a night of show tunes from our favourite musicals.
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.
The Royal Ballet - Woolf Works
Virginia Woolf defied literary conventions to depict rich inner worlds.
Flora, Fauna and Fantasy
Alison Adams is a local mixed media and collage artist who is inspired by the rich and diverse beauty of the natural world around her.
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.
Workshop - Fantastic Fossils - Dino Footprints and Insects in Amber Craft
It’s Fossil time. Join in for a morning of crafting our own modern-day fossils.
Workshop - Mighty Model Mammoth
Join for a morning of making your very own model mammoth
Young Archaeologist Club
Corinium is starting an archaeology club for 8 - 16 years old. Get hands-on with history with activities that cover the Stone Age up to the present day.
Cirencester 10k 2026
The event will pass through the town centre and surrounding streets.
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!
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
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.
Film - The Roses
Life seems easy for perfect couple Ivy and Theo, but beneath the facade of their supposed ideal life a storm id brewing.
Tinkco Production - Dear Evan Hansen
An inspiring Broadway sensation: delivers heartfelt music, raw emotion and unforgettable storytelling about connection, hope and belonging.
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.
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.
Ottilie
The godmother of British blues began life in a terrace in Northern Ireland. When blues music drifted across from the American GIs Ottilie became obsesses: she’d found her tribe.
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
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.
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
Cotswold Show and Food Festival
Running over 2 days the show takes place on 100 acres in the heart of Cirencester.
Cirencester Band - Bands In The Park
Join us for an afternoon of live music in the beautiful Abbey Grounds! Bring your friends, family, and a picnic, and enjoy the vibrant sounds of local bands in the heart of Cirencester.
Phoenix Brass - Bands In The Park 2026
Come along, relax, and celebrate the joy of music in our historic town setting. Everyone is welcome.
Bands In The Park 2026 - Malmesbury Concert Band
Come along, relax and celebrate the joy of music in our historic town setting. Everyone is welcome.
Frampton Silver Band
Join us for an afternoon of live music in the beautiful Abbey Grounds! Bring your friends, family, and a picnic, and enjoy the vibrant sounds of local bands in the heart of Cirencester.
Gloucestershire Vintage and Country Extravaganza
The beloved Gloucestershire Vintage and Country Extravaganza is set to return in grand style this summer.
Jazz Friday
This event is weather dependent as it is an outside event.
Join us for an afternoon of live music in the beautiful Abbey Grounds! Bring your friends, family, and a picnic, and enjoy the vibrant sounds of local bands in the heart of Cirencester.
This fantastic community event is free to attend and proudly supported by Cirencester Town Council and the Cirencester Community Development Trust.
Come along, relax and celebrate the joy of music in our historic town setting. Everyone is welcome.
Metz Big Band - Bands In The Park 2026
Come along, relax and celebrate the joy of music in our historic town setting. Everyone is welcome.
Chedworth Silver Band - Bands In The Park 2026
Come along, relax and celebrate the joy of music in our historic town setting. Everyone is welcome.
Gloucester Brass
Come along, relax and celebrate the joy of music in our historic town setting. Everyone is welcome.
Cricklade Band
Come along, relax and celebrate the joy of music in our historic town setting. Everyone is welcome.
Cirencester Band - Bands In The Park 2026
Come along, relax and celebrate the joy of music in our historic town setting. Everyone is welcome.
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.
Exhibition on Screen - Caravaggio
A documentary 5 years in the making in which historians peer into the work and hidden narratives of Italian Painter Caravaggio
Film - Pillion
A reserved man’s mundane life is upended when he enters a submissive relationship with a dominant impossibly handsome biker
Film - Jay Kelly
George Clooney stars as an actor who attempts to make up for lost with with his daughters on a journey through Europe
Repair Cafe
We can try to mend toys, clothes, small electricals, household items and bikes.
