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
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.
Ted and His Time - Travelling Toilet Family Trail
In his latest adventure, Ted travels back in time to visit the Vikings.
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!
Downton Abbey - The Grand Finale
The Grand Finale follows the Crawley family as they enter the 1930’s
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.
The Jazz Club
Greg Abate - Sax, Jonathan Taylor - Piano, Paul Jeffereis - Bass and Stu Roberts - Drums
Exhibition - Horizons 11
Abigail Waddell and Sarah White respond to the beauty and colour of horizons
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.
Fundraising Christmas Ball
£75 a ticket includes welcome drink, 2 course meal and entertainment
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
Lights Up - The Cotswold Sculpture Park
An enchanting evening for all the family
2 Sessions - 5.45 - 7.00, and 7.30 - 9.00
Cirencester Choral Society - Joseph Haydn - The Creation
Carleton Etherington (conductor), Katherine Gregory (soprano), Daniel Marles (tenor) Oliver Barker (bass) and The Bristol Symphony Orchestra
Entertainment - Mutant Bizarre
Hits of The Pet shop boys, Erasure, Soft Cell, Gary Numan and Yazoo
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.
Snowman Trail
Entry forms available from Bingham House and all establishments hosting a snowman
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.
Christmas Wreath Workshop
Hosted by Friends in support of Ampney Crucis Primary School, Workshop includes all materials, live demonstration with trained florist and refreshments
Concert - A Christmas Cracker
Cirencester Band presents A Christmas Cracker, the event being staged in support of Cirencester Opportunity Group. Free admission - includes refreshments and raffle. Doors open at 7:00 pm with concert starting at 7:30 pm. Use of the church by the kind permission of the church wardens. Cirencester Band website will be found here.
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.
Christmas Wreath Workshop
Hosted by Friends in support of Ampney Crucis Primary School, Workshop includes all materials, live demonstration with trained florist and refreshments
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.
A Wickedly Wonderful Christmas
Featuring stars of Les Miserables and other professional singers from the worlds Musical Theatre and Opera
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
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.
Cirencester Half Marathon
We are excited to announce the inaugural Cirencester Half Marathon, a closed-road event set for Sunday, November 2, 2025.
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
Workshop - Ted and his Time Travelling Toilet Author
Steven Vinacour, is hosting a very special children’s creative writing workshop
Halloween - Free Family Event
A Halloween haunt for the kids with activities and treats.
Play Rangers
Play Rangers activities take place outdoors in all weathers and are open access.
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.
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
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.
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 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.
Mural Art Workshop
Help design our new community mural! work alongside a proffesional artist.
Workshop - Medieval Monsters Bestiary
Medieval monks used to make beautiful illuminated books called bestiaries, featuring artwork and stories of animals and monsters.
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.
Mutiny on the Bounty off Tahiti in 1789
Presented by Douglas Butler leader of U3a Cirencester Military History Group
Workshop - Needlefelt Medieval Marginalia
Join fibre artist Sarah Richards on this day workshop to learn how to needle a medieval marginalia
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 - 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
Roman Cirencester Town Walk
The remains of the ancient Roman town of Corinium lie underneath our feet as we walk around Cirencester.
Workshop - Orpheus Peg Doll Diorama
We continue our celebrations of Orpheus with this exceptionally fun model-making workshop