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 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.
Type of Event
Museum Trail - Auntie Medusa and Me
Do you dare to enter the labyrinth to help Livi to find her Auntie Medusa's head?
Exhibition - Corinium Creatives
A showcase for the creativity of staff and volunteers from the Corinium Museum
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
Pantomime - The Adventures of Robin Hood
It's panto time again! The Phoenix Revue Company are set to, once again, put on one of the UK's largest community pantomimes. This year it’s The Adventures of Robin Hood.
Workshop - Make your own Sweatshirt
On this 2 day workshop you will be guided through the ‘Rebel Ragan’ sweatshirt pattern from Wardrobe by Me. This is a unisex classic style sweatshirt with a raglan sleeves, rib cuffs and hem band.
Workshop - Winter Colours in Oils
Join us for a 2 day workshop and learn to paint serene snow landscapes, frosty trees, twinkling lights and sparkling ice scenes in a warm cosy environment
Workshop - Throwing a Teapot on the Wheel
Join ceramicist Ed Hill on this 2 day workshop making a teapot on the wheel - one of the most challenging pieces to make as a potter.
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.
Workshop - Beginners Machine Sewing
Getting to know your way round a sewing machine and learn the basic techniques to help improve your technique
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 - Introduction to Throwing
Join ceramicist Ed Hill on this day workshop to learn the fundamentals of throwing on the wheel.
An afternoon choral recital
Jubilate Chamber Choir invites you to enjoy an afternoon choral recital - an hour of delightful choral music for all the family featuring
Haydn Missa Brevis and other favourites.
Talk - Kate Peake ‘Views of Gloucestershire & Beyond’
Meetings - First Monday of each month
Entertainment - Legends of American Country Music
Watched by millions on TV Europe’s No.1 multi award winning show The Legends of American Country returns for another fantastic night of toe tapping Country classics.
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.
Organ Recital - Lukas Hasler
Tickets - Adult £10.00, Student - £5.00, Under 16’s -free
For more information visit https://cirenparish.co.uk/community-and-whats-on/whats-on/
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
Live Music - Duo Flamenco Fusion Band
The Virtuoso guitarists duo are thrilled to perform their unique and exhilarating Flamenco Fusion style of play in Cirencester.
Repair Cafe
We can try and mend toys, clothes, small electricals, household items and bikes.
Workshop - Japanese Cross Back Apron
Improve your dressmaking skills with this Japanese cross back apron sewing workshop. Known as ‘Maekake’ these practical aprons were traditionally used as a work garment and make from old sails for fishermen to wea whilst out at sea.
Workshop - Make a Silver Necklace or Bracelet
Use sterling silver, pearls and semi-precious stones to make a unique necklace or bracelet.
Young Makers Exhibition - And The Work Goes On
An exhibition of work by craftspeople aged 25 and under selected by New Brewery Arts and Heritage Crafts.
Macmillan Cancer Support - Curry Quiz
Bar and Raffle. Tickets £15 to include curry supper
Workshop - Wheel Throwing Taster
Join ceramic artist Rhi Jarman for a fun introduction to throwing on the pottery wheel.
Talk - Role & Evolution of Yeast in Brewing
A talk by Timothy O’Rourke for Cirencester Science & Technology Society
Workshop - Kiln Fired Enamelling
Come and join Katie Sanderson for a beginner-friendly workshop and experience the ancient craft of enamelling on copper.
Workshop - Beginners Machine Sewing
Get to know your way round a sewing machine and learn the basic techniques to help build up your confidence.
Workshop - Porcelain Throwing Day
Join ceramicist Qian Liu in the day workshop learning how to throw with porcelain clay.
Workshop - Beginners Macrame Wall Hanging
Come and learn the mindful craft of macrame with our experienced tutor Gilly Riddington in this two hour beginners workshop.
Exhibition - Mammoths at the Museum
Mammoths will be making their way into the Corinium Museum as part of a special exhibition of finds from the Mammoth Graveyard in Cerney Wick.
Talk - Historic Towns Trust, Mapping our Heritage
A talk by Giles Darkes, who will provide a general introduction to historical mapping before describing the work of the Historic Towns Trust (HTT) and how its maps are created.
Family Workshop - Prehistoric Pottery
People have been making pottery for thousands of years, in this workshop you will learn the techniques ancient people used to decorate their distinctive pots.
Family Workshop - Prehistoric Printing
In this special workshop we will guide you through a variety of fun and easy printing methods to create your own prehistoric scenes. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult.
Strengthening Communities Event
Free fun Activities for children, young people and adults including arts and crafts.
Film - Early Man
Family fun animated film set at the dawn of time when wooly mammoths roamed the early
Workshop - Gelli Plate Printing in Textiles
A chance to explore the wonderful possibilities of Gelli Plate printing
Workshop - Make a Silver Bangle
During this day-long experience you’ll create a bangle design, before using a hammer to move your silver and make a beautiful and unique bangle.
Workshop - Porcelain Jewellery
Join ceramic artist Rhi Jarman to create porcelain jewellery with moulds and stamps.
Talk - Along the Line: My Life in Archaeology Phil Harding
Phil Harding, known for his television work in programmes such as Time Team, will talk about the highlights of his 50 year career in archaeology.
The Royal Ballet - Swan Lake
Classical ballet's most powerful tale of love, treachery and forgiveness returns to the Royal Opera House stage.
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.
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!
Talk - Andy Wyatt ‘The Red Arrows including cockpit footage’
Meetings - First Monday of each month
Drive & Thrive: Discover Energy Efficiency & Electric Vehicle Solutions
For more information and to register a place visit
https:www.eventbrite.com/e/drive-thrive-tickets-1152213675119?aff=oddtdtcreator
Repair Cafe
We can try and mend toys, clothes, small electricals, household items and bikes.
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.
Entertainment - The Big Local Night Out
The Big Local Night Out brings you the best of variety talent! Hosted by Comedy Magician, Tom Elliott. For more information visit www.sundial-theatre.co.uk
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.
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.
The Royal Ballet - Romeo and Juliet
Shakespeare’s great love story is brilliantly retold through this modern ballet classic celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2025.
The Arts Society Corinium - Death in a City
AD 79 Pompeii was devastated by the eruption of Vesuvius. This talk will dip into how life was organised and operated in those days.
Talk - Men Behaving Badly - Ian Mackintosh
Ian Mackintosh will lead us through 500 years of misdemeanours, from selling rotten meat to infringements on the common and collective action in times of hardship.
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.
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.
The Royal Opera - Puccini's Turandot
Puccini’s captivating opera of a cold-hearted princess and her mysterious suitor.
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.
Talk - Ray Hawes ‘Is there such a thing as a perfect tree?’
Meetings - First Monday of each month
The Arts Society Corinium - John Singer Sargent
He was high society’s leading portraitist while scandalising Parisians and the Salon with frank depictions of human sexuality
Talk - Casting Stones at Napier’s Bones - Malcolm J Watkins
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.
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.
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.
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 Opera - Wagners's Die Walkure
On a stormy night, fate brings two strangers together, unleashing a love with the power to end worlds
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.
The Waterways of Cirencester - Dr Mike Jones
Mike Jones previously had a career as a hydrogeologist. Further information can be found here on the website for Cirencester Civic Society.
The Royal Ballet - Ballet to Broadway: Wheeldon Works
Fool’s Paradise, The Two of Us, Us, An American in Paris: four works showing the remarkable choreographic range of The Royal Ballet's Artistic Associate
The Arts Society Corinium - Modern British Sculpture
Moore, Hepworth, Caro, Frink and others were leading C20 sculptures and their peers embraced modernism.
Talk - “Missing Link” Alex Thompson
Alex Thomson of Cotswold Archaeology will take us through the latest discoveries on the route of the A417 'missing link'
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.
The Living & The Dead - visit to the RAU herbarium
A talk by Dr Kelly Hemmings who will introduce visitors to the Royal Agricultural University’s unique herbarium, now housed in the laboratories where it is being digitally photographed, recorded and catalogued by staff, students and volunteers. Further information will be found on this webpage.
Arts Society Corinium - The English Miniatures: from Tudors to Victorians
From Holbein to the arrivals of photography miniature paintings have been popular in England. Through three centuries we will see a tapestry of English History
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.
AGM - Cirencester Ladies Probus Club
Talk - Nasim Desai 'Indian Spices'
Meetings - First Monday of each month
Bands In The Park - Cirencester Band
Part of the Bands In The Park 2025 provisional programme, which is supported by Cirencester Community Development Trust in partnership with Cirencester Town Council.
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.
Bands In The Park - Chedworth Silver Band
Part of the Bands In The Park provisional programme. Free entry. The Bands In The Park programme is supported by Cirencester Community Development Trust in partnership with Cirencester Town Council. Held in Abbey Grounds, Cirencester.
Arts Society Corinium - Vita Sackville-West and Sissinghurst
Vita was a novelist, poet and garden writer. She create Sissinghurst influenced by Sir Edwin Lutyens and Gertrude Jekyll, working with plants, hedges and vistas from 1931 - 1962
Fairford History Walk
A walk led by local resident Syd Flatman. Further information will be found on this webpage. Suggested donation of £3.00 for visitors. The meetup point is in Fairford, but exact details to be confirmed.
Bands In The Park - Malmesbury Concert Band
Part of the Bands In The Park programme for 2025. Free entry. The Bands In The Park programme is supported by Cirencester Community Development Trust in partnership with Cirencester Town Council.
For more information about Mlamesbury Concert Band - http://www.malmesburyconcertband.org.uk/EngagementDetails.php?EventKey=405
Gloucestershire Vintage & Country Extravaganza
The South West’s largest festival of vintage transport returns…….
Vintage Displays, Live Arena, Vintage Fun Fair and Countryside and Animal Arena
Bands In The Park 2025 - Metz Big Band
Part of the Bands In The Park programme for 2025. Held in Abbey Grounds Cirencester - free entry. The Bands in The Park programme is supported by Cirencester Community Development Trust in partnership with Cirencester Town Council.
Bands In The Park 2025 - Big Brunch Band.
Free entry to event at Abbey Grounds. The Bands In The Park programme is supported by Cirencester Community Development Trust in partnership with Cirencester Town Council.
Phoenix Festival
One of the largest free music festivals in the UK. Further details will be announced in due course.
Haywire
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.
Bands In The Park 2025 - Frampton Silver Band
Part of the Bands In The Park programme. Supported by Cirencester Community Development Trust in partnership with Cirencester Town Council. Free entry,.
Bands In The Park - Gloucester Brass
Free entry. The Bands In The Park programme is supported by Cirencester Community Development Trust in partnership with Cirencester Town Council.
Arts and Crafts - Cotswold Churches - Kirsty Hartsiotis
A talk by Kirsty Hartsiotis, part of the Civic Society programme of lectures. Further information will be found on this webpage.
Arts Society Corinium - Arts& scandalous lives of the Bloomsbury group
The three main artists Duncan Grant, Vanessa Bell and Roger Fry led extraordinary lives within an extraordinary group of intellectuals in the early C20. Multi-faceted relationships were abundant but nevertheless contributed importantly to the visual arts in Britain.
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.
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.
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
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.
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. Further information will be found on this webpage. Suggested donation of £3.00 for visitors (non members).
Arts Society Corinium - 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.
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.
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.
Workshop - 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
The Arts Society Corinium - A Village in Heaven - Stanley Spencer's Cookham
The Village of Cookham dominated Spencer’s imagination and was the inspiration and location for most of his paintings encompassing his unique vision of English domestic and spiritual life.
The Jazz Cave - Stuart Maxwell's Blues Raiders
tuart - voice/harmonica Andy Knight - Guitar, Paul Jefferies - bass, Nick Millward - drums
Talk - My Life on the River Severn - Chris Witts
Chris Witts talks about his experiences working on the river Severn.
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.