Annual festival, which is a celebration of local, national and global history.

Includes:

Families: A full programme of family activities including crafting, workshops, cookery classes, storytelling, dressing up and Halloween fun.

Talks: Flagship talks from some of the country’s top historians, thinkers and broadcasters as well as many brilliant local voices.

Walks & Tours: A wide range of guided walks and tours, from the Corinium Museum, Civic Society and Living Memory Historical Association.

Revelry: Music, dining and more from some big names & our creative partners in the town.

Exhibitions: Special exhibitions and museum openings for festival week.

Craft & Cookery: A range of activities from mending to painting, cooking and baking.
The website for the 2026 festival will be found here.