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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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 2025
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

Free Tour Monday at Chedworth Roman Villa
Join a free guided tour to find out more about the history and significance of the Villa

Project Orpheus - Brickus Orpheus
Tour the underworld in the Corinium Museum’s trail made using LEGO bricks

Woodland Wellbeing
Every Thursday - In these gentle and supportive sessions, we focus our attention away from stress and worries and towards the here and now.


Exhibition - Illuminating the Year: medieval calendar lore re-imagined
The medieval Christian calendar combined agricultural labours, saints ledgends and the Zodiac to create a story
Musical - 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.
Woodland Fairy Trail
Wander through the trees, step softly, whisper if you please and see where the fairies live all year.
Creating Indoor Spaces 2025
Exhibition of over 140 sculptures. Free Artist demo day 25 October
Arts Society Corinium - The Age of Jazz
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

Workshop - Museum Minimas
Come along to a new session for children aged 5 and under and their parents and carers.

Halloween Candle Painting Workshop
Paint your very own ghostly candles and spooky skulls.

Entertainment & Ingleside - Buddy Holly & The Cricketers
All Holly’s hits and other rock ’n’ roll classics are played live on stage by these five amazing actor-musicians. Generations of fans all across the globe have given standing ovations and shouted for ‘more!’

Haunted Cirencester Town Tour
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


Beginners Sewing Machine
Join designer maker Lauren Holloway on this day workshop to get to know your way around the sewing machine.


The Big Draw
The Daniel Bingham Foundation proudly presents The Big Draw - A FREE EVENT FOR EVERYONE. With well known local artist Laurie Plant.
For more information please see the Daniel Bingham Foundation website.

Workshop - Ladies' Underwear Masterclass
Join designer maker Lauren Holloway on this day workshop to learn how to sew your own beautiful knickers.

Ted and His Time - Travelling Toilet Family Trail
In his latest adventure, Ted travels back in time to visit the Vikings.

Workshop - Collaborative Draw and Explore Session
Come and take inspiration from the exhibition to create an image which celebrates a month in the medieval calendar year.

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

Roman Riches Revealed
Uncover the financial secrets behind one of Britain’s most luxurious villas.

Amy Jeffs: Medieval Saints and Old Songs
Join bestselling author Amy Jeffs for a journey through medieval and early modern England.
Cirencester History Festival
After its sell-out launch last autumn, Cirencester History Festival, a nine-day celebration of global, national and local history, is set to return for its second year this October half term, from 25 October to 2 November 2025.
Aston Down Fireworks
More information on this exciting event will be found on the following website. The event is staged on Aston Down Airfield.
Litter Pick 2025
Join us for litter picking at Kingshill Estate and Newmills Ward weather permitting
Film - The Return
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.


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

Workshop - Creepy Corinium Cupcakes
Back by popular demand, our creepy corinium cupcakes workshop allows you to make art that you can eat
Workshop - Historical Cookery School: Jane Austen’s Regency
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
Film - Indiana Jones
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
Film - Downton Abbey - The Grand Finale
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.
Mythica: The Real Women Behind the Greek Myths
Contrary to perceptions built up over the three millennia ancient history is not all about men.

Workshop - Orpheus Peg Doll Diorama
We continue our celebrations of Orpheus with this exceptionally fun model-making workshop

Roman Cirencester Town Walk
The remains of the ancient Roman town of Corinium lie underneath our feet as we walk around Cirencester.
Workshop - Spies, Codes & Hieroglyphs: Under fire, WW11 Espionage
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
The Secrets of Dollar Street House: Restoring an Architectural Gem with Charles Mullineax
30-32 Dollar Street, formerly known as Dollar Street House was developed by lawyer Joseph Pitt in 1725 as two splendid private residents.
Workshop - Needlefelt Medieval Marginalia
Join fibre artist Sarah Richards on this day workshop to learn how to needle a medieval marginalia
Mutiny on the Bounty off Tahiti in 1789
Presented by Douglas Butler leader of U3a Cirencester Military History Group

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 - Medieval Monsters Bestiary
Medieval monks used to make beautiful illuminated books called bestiaries, featuring artwork and stories of animals and monsters.
Mural Art Workshop
Help design our new community mural! work alongside a proffesional artist.

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

The Mystery of the Cotswold Spatha Swords
In March 2023, homicide investigator Glenn Manning was at a detectorist rally in Willersey when he recorded a strong signal on his machine, what he thought to be a ring pull turned out to be one off the biggest and most significant detectorist finds ever unearthed in the Cotswolds.
Cirencester Archaeological & Historical Society - Teenage Time Travel - Julian Richards
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.

Medieval Cirencester Town Walk
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

Haunted Cirencester Town Walk
Monks, Merchants & Mud! The fleeces of the Cotswold sheep were some of the most sought after in all of Medieval Europe. The proceeds made fortunes, built a parish church, underwrote a hospital and supported markets, inns and shops. From sacred splendours to squalid streets, join us on this walking tour to experience Medieval Cirencester.

Play Rangers
Play Rangers activities take place outdoors in all weathers and are open access.

Halloween - Free Family Event
A Halloween haunt for the kids with activities and treats.



Workshop - Ted and his Time Travelling Toilet Author
Steven Vinacour, is hosting a very special children’s creative writing workshop
Cirencester Town Wool Walk
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



Cirencester Half Marathon
We are excited to announce the inaugural Cirencester Half Marathon, a closed-road event set for Sunday, November 2, 2025.
Spectacular Night of Song
Starring Liz Robertson and Robert Meadmore, Two of British musical theatre’s most distinguished Stars unite for an unforgettable evening of timeless music.

Behind the Scenes Tours
Join an exclusive tour to discover hidden stories of conservation and care.
Workshop - Lavender Embroidery
Join our resident upholsterer and textile maker, Ruth Martin, on this half day workshop.
The Brain Tumour Charity
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
The Royal Ballet - La Fille Mal Gardee
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


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 - Paper Clay Tree Decorations
Join ceramic artist Rhi Jarman to create your own festive decorations using porcelain paper clay.
Workshop - Textile Postcard Arts
Join textiles artist Sue Green on this day workshop to learn how to sew a textile postcard.
Workshop - Paper Clay Lanterns
Join ceramic artist Rhi Jarman to create your own festive lantern using porcelain paper clay.

Fairford Fireworks 2025
Following the phenomenal success of the last two years, we’re back - bigger and better than ever - with a dazzling display from Chase Fireworks that promises to leave you in awe.



Ed Sheeran Experience
Featuring the ballads, the beats, the ginger hair, the loop pedal magic and now a live band!
Film - The Roses
A tinderbox of competition and resentments underneath the façade of a picture-perfect couple is ignited when the husband’s professional dreams come crashing down.
Film - National Theatre Live - Mrs Warren’s Profession
An independent-minded young woman discovers that her birth mother is a successful proprietress of a brothel.

Al and Machine Learning for Agriculture and Food
With funding from Innovate UK, the consultancy Ricardo is offering free training, tailored to the agri-food sector, on artificial intelligence and machine learning.


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

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

Workshop - Porcelain Throwing
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.
An Afternoon With Elvis
The event is supported by Kate Hicks Beach - a well known Mezzo Soprano.
Tickets on the door. They can be paid for using cash or card. Cost is £10 for adults, £8 for concessions and free for U12s. Tea and cake is included in admission prices. There will be a raffle.
All event proceeds to Ashcroft Community Centre.
Austentatious: Dances from Jane Austen
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.

Cotswold Autumn Craft Market
Natural and Eco Friendly Crafts, Local Craft Stalls, Baked Goods, Handmade Gifts

Talk - From Corinium to the Cotswold Tradition - the first 100 years of the Old Museum
A talk by Caroline Morris, Collections and Education Manager at the Corinium Museum.
TinkCo - The Drowsy Chaperone
A hilarious, tap-filled musical comedy bursting with 1920s charm, chaos and joy.

Entertainment & Ingleside - Elvis
Get ready for an electrifying night of rock ‘n’ roll as Fisher Stevens brings the unforgettable music of Elvis Presley to life in a spectacular live concert experience.


Entertainment & Ingleside - Solid Gold Diamond
With over 50 years since his first chart-topping hit, Neil Diamond remains one of the world’s greatest performers and best-selling music legends of all time. Sing along to timeless classics like Sweet Caroline, Love On The Rocks and more!

Film - The Penguin Lessons
Starring Oscar nominee Steve Coogan, it follows an Englishman’s personal and political awaking after he adopts a penguin
Cirencester Choral Society - Joseph Haydn - The Creation
Carleton Etherington (conductor), Katherine Gregory (soprano), Daniel Marles (tenor) Oliver Barker (bass) and The Bristol Symphony Orchestra


Snowman Trail
Entry forms available from Bingham House and all establishments hosting a snowman or online at cirencester.gov.uk
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.

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.
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.
South Cerney Players
Ladies Day by Amanda Whittington - by arrangement with Nick Hern Books Amateur Production

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. Our aims are monitoring, renewing, restoring and protecting the environment. We work with statutory bodies, riparian and waterside owners, local interest and volunteer groups and members of the public. For further information, please see this website.


Advent Market
Light Switch-on ceremony broadcast on 3 screens situation on the Market Place and behind the Church, starting at 4.15, followed by a short low-noise firework display.

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.

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.
Christmas Fair in aid of Cobalt
Find your perfect Xmas gift. Ceramics, woodcut prints and woven items.

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.



Cirencester Opportunity Group - Charity New Toy and Gift Sale
Good quality nearly new toys, clothes and baby equipment also available
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.



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.
Spectacular Winter Concert
In aid of Longfield Hospice. Wiltshire Piano Duo, The Gwalia Singers with Cirencester Male Voice choir, and guest soprano Hannah Hughes

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

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.


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 Wreath Making Workshop
Have an evening of mulled wine, nibbles and wreath making.

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.



Talk - Cirencester's Pubs: Past and Present
We will learn about licences and their contribution to the history of Cirencester.


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.


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





Cirencester Archaeological & Historical Society - Technology Underpinning Roman Wine & Oil Production
A joint meeting with Cirencester Science and Technology society.


The Little Mermaid
The event (which is a pantomine) is organised by the Phoenix Revue Company

Cirencester Archaeological & Historical Society - 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
Cirencester Archaeological & Historical Society - The Early History of the WI - Sheila Rowley
Sheila Rowley, Archivist for the Gloucestershire Federation of WIs talks about the early history and foundation of the WI
Cirencester Archaeological & Historical Society - The History of Gloucestershire Constabulary - Sue Webb
Gloucestershire Constabulary is the oldest force and has a rich and varied history.
Cirencester Archaeological & Historical Society - Annual General Meeting
AGM Followed by RAF Brize Norton - Over 80 Years of Flying Operations
The Metropolitan Opera - La Sonnambula
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

Cirencester's Green Spaces
A talk by local Town Councillor, Andrea Pellegram as part of the Civic Society programme of lectures.


Giovanni Lonati Piano Recital
Italian pianist and composer Giovanni was born in Milan, and has special links to England thanks to growing up with an English mother. This is a special piano is raising funds for Parkinson Society

Cirencester Autumn Clothes Swap
Cirencester Clothes Swap opens it's doors again to swappers seeking an Autumn refresh for their wardrobes.


Concert - The Flight of Song - Cantores
A celebration of music and song from the sixteenth century to the present day.

Film - Casablanca
Easy to enter, but much harder to leave especially if wanted by the nazis.

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 Big Bark
Have a go activities, dog displays, pet photo booth shopping zone, wags cafe.

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



Workshop - Japanese Cross Back Apron
Join designer maker Lauren Holloway o this day workshop to learn how to sew a Japanese cross back apron.


Haunted Cirencester Town Tour
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
Determined - A Different Kind of Art Show
Join us in store as we transform into a gallery of original art by artists with learning difference
Restart A Heart Day
Organised by Heart - Safe Clinical Academy . For further information, please see this website.

Cirencester Mop Fair
The Cirencester Mop Fair maintains the historic charter, held by the Nichols family, that ensures the fairs can be held in the town each year.
Wedding Fayre
Explore the beautiful events spaces and meet the best local suppliers around the Cotswold

A Charity Concert
Cirencester and Stroud Good Afternoon Choir with Special Guests Big Brunch Band
Workshop - Journey into Abstraction
Join oil painter Claire Sandars on this day workshop to explore the realms of abstraction and figuration through looser painting styles in oils.