An organ recital with David Price of Portsmouth Cathedral.

Reception in the Parish Church with wine and canapes.

In war-torn Rome, Floria Tosca and Mario Cavaradossi live for each other and for their art.

In 1951 Britain held a Festival of Britain, with exciting modern displays celebrating the best of British arts, architecture and industrial design. London took centre stage but not to be outdone Cirencester took the idea and ran with it.

Tickets £15 to include Greek Food. Fancy dress optional

Join knitter Lucy Wickett on this half day workshop to learn how to arm knit a blanket

Tickets £15 to include Greek Food. Fancy dress optional

A Celebration Of The Music Of Coldplay; capturing the energy and sound of one of the biggest bands in the world

Join photographer Georgina Valentine on this workshop to learn how to use your DSLR camera

Join crochet expert LIsa Donaldson on this half day workshop to how to crochet

Work will include general weeding and tidying. Please bring suitable clothing, stout footwear and gloves + refreshments.

Do you love puzzles, treasure hunts and mysteries.

Enter the Secret Society Club

We can try to mend toys, clothes, small electricals, household items and bikes.

Join ceramic Artist, Rhi Jarman to create your own mushroom decorations using porcelain paper clay

Free entrance and free parking. An annual event.

Join resident upholsterer and textile maker in this workshop to learn how to make a drum lampshade.

Join oil painter Claire Sandars on this day workshop to explore the realms of abstraction and figuration through looser painting styles in oils.

Cirencester and Stroud Good Afternoon Choir with Special Guests Big Brunch Band

Explore the beautiful events spaces and meet the best local suppliers around the Cotswold

2 hours of block printing.

Alex Clarke & Eddie Gripper Quartet

A vintage fair with stalls selling an eclectic mix of vintage, recycled and reclaimed homewares, clothing and textile

A friendly relaxing place to have fun with people.

Piano and Voice with pianist David Carr

A celebration of music and song from the sixteenth century to the present day.

£5 per adult under 16s free

Music for Strings

Following triumphant Met turns in Roméo et Juliette, La Traviata, and Lucia di Lammermoor, Nadine Sierra summits another peak of the soprano repertoire as Amina, who sleepwalks her way into audiences’ hearts in Bellini’s poignant tale of love lost and found

Jazz is a fascinating musical blend of rigorous structure, free wheeling creativity, close knit ensembles and imaginative improvisation. This talk ranges from blues, ragtime and the first recordings by Louis Armstrong

Join designer maker Lauren Holloway on this day workshop to learn how to sew your own beautiful knickers.

Come and take inspiration from the exhibition to create an image which celebrates a month in the medieval calendar year.

Ian Thomas will lead a walk around the town bringing to life ‘the storming of Cirencester’ in 1643

Join us for litter picking at Kingshill Estate and Newmills Ward weather permitting

The Return stars Ralph Fiennes as Odysseus who finally returns to Ithaca after 20 years where he finds his wife Penelope held prisoner by suitors vying to be king and his son facing death at their hands.

Join experienced artist Fiona McIntyre on this day workshop to learn how to make ink from plants.

Celebrating legendary English author Jane Austen’s 250th birthday and learn how to make an authentic Regency (early 19th century) high tea with with Cotswold Cookery School

Indiana Jones and Dial of Destiny follows a daredevil archaeologist as he races against time to retrieve a legendary artefact that can change the course of history

The Grand Finale follows the Crawley family as they enter in 1930s. When Mary finds herself at the centre of a public scandal and the family faces financial trouble, the entire household grapples with the threat of social disgrace.

Contrary to perceptions built up over the three millennia ancient history is not all about men.

It’s 1943 and twelve year old Anglo-Indian boy Hasan is sent to Calcutta after his family’s life in Coventry is upturned during the Blitz

30-32 Dollar Street, formerly known as Dollar Street House was developed by lawyer Joseph Pitt in 1725 as two splendid private residents.

Join fibre artist Sarah Richards on this day workshop to learn how to needle a medieval marginalia

Medieval monks used to make beautiful illuminated books called bestiaries, featuring artwork and stories of animals and monsters.

Join Sue Jones, author of Votes for Women: Cheltenham and Gloucester, on an illustrated walk to some of the key plaes.

A night of comedy. music and poetry for all ages

Part of Cirencester History Festival, Julian richards is exploring life as a teenager at different times in the past. Especially created for 11-16 year olds.

A tour around the town exploring some of the haunted stories, urban legends and ghostly happenings associated with some of the historic buildings in Cirencester

Potions, magic and spells at the ready.

The finest and most expensive wool came from the Cotswolds, join Thomas for a walk round Cirencester where the hustle and bustle of the medieval town will be brought to life

Starring Liz Robertson and Robert Meadmore, Two of British musical theatre’s most distinguished Stars unite for an unforgettable evening of timeless music.

Join our resident upholsterer and textile maker, Ruth Martin, on this half day workshop.

A sale of Paintings and cards for Christmas, Birthdays and all occasions from a collection of watercolours by Maggie Elder, raising funds for The Brain Tumour Charity

An organ recital with Andrew Parnell of Ely Cathedral.

65 years after its premiere, The Royal Ballet presents Frederick Ashton’s La Fille mal gardée. This affectionate portrayal of village life combines exuberant good humour and brilliantly inventive choreography in what is undoubtedly Ashton’s love letter to the English countryside

Join ceramic artist Rhi Jarman to create your own festive decorations using porcelain paper clay.

Join textiles artist Sue Green on this day workshop to learn how to sew a textile postcard.

Join ceramic artist Rhi Jarman to create your own festive lantern using porcelain paper clay.

Featuring the ballads, the beats, the ginger hair, the loop pedal magic and now a live band! 

The Dazzling Diamonds are returning to Cirencester with their brand-new comedy variety drag show.

Did you miss Oasis' early rough and ready gigs of 94/95? Did you miss the era defining 
concerts at Earls Court, Maine Road, Loch Lomond and Knebworth?

We can try to mend toys, clothes, small electricals, household items and bikes.

In this workshop Qian will teach you the fundamentals of throwing with porcelain. These will be broken down and taught with multiple demonstrations and one-to-one guidance including covering clay preparation, throwing, and details about turning, drying, and other making process that need to be considered when using porcelain.

This year is the 250th anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen, if you want to learn the difference between Cotillions Longways and Boulangeries this talk will explain all.

A talk by Caroline Morris, Collections and Education Manager at the Corinium Museum.

Starring Oscar nominee Steve Coogan, it follows an Englishman’s personal and political awaking after he adopts a penguin

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.

Railway author Mike Fenton, who is currently researching the history of the Stroud Valley railway (Kemble to Stonehouse) will talk about his latest research.

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.

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.

2 hours of block printing.

Good quality nearly new toys, clothes and baby equipment also available

An organ recital with John Wright from Cheltenham

2 hours of block printing.

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.

Join us for litter picking at Kingshill Estate and Newmills Ward weather permitting

2 hours of block printing.

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.

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.

We will learn about licences and their contribution to the history of Cirencester.

Following last year’s sell-out performances,
Honalee Media are delighted to present a brand new show this festive season

Following last year’s sell-out performances,
Honalee Media are delighted to present a brand new show this festive season

An organ recital with James Henderson from Sherborne Abbey.

A joint meeting with Cirencester Science and Technology society.

An organ recital with Timothy Selman from Lincoln Cathedral

Dr Bateman’s recent book traces the history and important role played by local places in the development of the stories of King Arthur

An organ recital with Stephen King from Brentwood Cathedral

Sheila Rowley, Archivist for the Gloucestershire Federation of WIs talks about the early history and foundation of the WI

An organ recital with Pavlos Triantaris from Letchworth Cathedral

Gloucestershire Constabulary is the oldest force and has a rich and varied history.

An organ recital with Johannes Opfermann from Freiburg

AGM Followed by RAF Brize Norton - Over 80 Years of Flying Operations

An organ recital with Barney Silverstone from London

An organ recital with Mark Brafield from Guildford

An organ recital with Charles Wooler concert organist