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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Bands in the Park
Sundays July to September.
Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of free live music in the Abbey Grounds, Cirencester. -
Advent Festival
Christmas in Cirencester is always special and creates a truly memorable family outing in our vibrant, beautiful and historical market town.
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Men Behaving Badly: The Play
New Year’s Eve 1999. four old friends and a wedding in the morning - what could possibly go wrong.
Exhibition: Flora, Fauna and Fantasy
Alison Adams is a local mixed media and collage artist who is inspired by the rich and diverse beauty of the natural world around her.
Cirencester Comedy Club by Funhouse
Monthly comedy night, presented by FunHouse Comedy, an evening of top=class entertainment.
Repair Cafe
We can try to mend toys, clothes, small electricals, household items and bikes.
Celebrate With Us - Gloucestershire Registration Service Open Day
Join us for an inspiring showcase event.
Film - Hamnet
After losing their son Hamnet to plague. Agnes and William Shakespeare grapple with grief in 16th Century England
Film - The Housemaid
A struggling young woman is relieved by the chance for a fresh start as a maid for a wealthy couple. Soon, she discovers that the family’s secrets are far more dangerous than her own.
Talk - The Victoria County History: Tracing Roman to Medieval Cirencester
A talk by Simon Draper. Doors open 7 pm for 7:30 pm start.
Workshop - Fantastic Fossils - Dino Footprints and Insects in Amber Craft
It’s Fossil time. Join in for a morning of crafting our own modern-day fossils.
The Arts Society - Day of Special Interest
The History of Jewellery from Elizabeth 1 to Elizabeth Taylor and jewellery valuations with John Benjamin
Tree Planting Talk
Join forest Manager Iain Garett for a FREE 45 minute family-friendly talk in Cirencester Park
Workshop - Mighty Model Mammoth
Join for a morning of making your very own model mammoth
Roman Cirencester Town Walk
The remains of ancient Roman town of Corinium lie underneath our feet as we walk around Cirencester.
Andy Hooley's Gypsy Swing Band
Jazz Club event. Featuring Andy Hooley’s Gypsy Swing Band.
Workshop - Mini Mosaic Workshop
Join for a morning of mosaic, we will explore the museum looking for inspiration from the museum’s Roman mosaic collection.
Family First Aid
Life learning skills together. Your child can attain a FAA Level 2 Award in Student First Aid.
The Cotswold Card Show
The Cotswold Card Show was created to unite card collectors of all types. Whether you are looking to buy, sell or trade, our event has it!
Young Archaeologist Club
Corinium is starting an archaeology club for 8 - 16 years old. Get hands-on with history with activities that cover the Stone Age up to the present day.
Cirencester 10k 2026
This 10k event will pass through the town centre and surrounding streets.
Wedding Showcase
Join us for a special day showcasing our newly refurbished Lavender Hall and Rooftop Terrace, as well as the Vaulted Cellar.
Film - 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
As Spike is inducted into Jimmy Crystal’s gang on the mainland, Dr. Kelson makes a discovery that could alter the world.
Film - Song Sung Blue
Lightning, and Thunder, a Milwaukee husband and wife Neil Diamond tribute act, experience soaring success and devasting heartbreak in their musical journey.
Film - Rental Family
An American actor in Toyko struggling to find purpose lands an unusual gig: working for a Japanese ‘Rental Family’ agency playing stand-in roles for strangers.
Whitefriars Sailing Club
Be part of something great. Our fantastic team have lots of fun both on and off the water for people with disability to enjoy the sport of sailing.
Talk: Moorish Architecture
The Legacy of a vanished Kingdom. The Alhambra of Granada, the Great Mosque of Cordoba and the Alcazar of Seville are the three most impressive monument in the architectural creativity of the Moors in spain.
Talk - 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
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.
Film - The Roses
Life seems easy for perfect couple Ivy and Theo, but beneath the facade of their supposed ideal life a storm id brewing.
National Theatre Live: The Audience (2013)
For sixty years. Elizabeth 11 has met each of her twelve prime ministers in a weekly audience at Buckingham Palace, a meeting like no other in public life, it is private. Starring Helen Mirren.
Second Helpings
Cirencester Soroptimists are delighted to present a festival of puddings in support of Water Aid.
Tinkco Production - Dear Evan Hansen
An inspiring Broadway sensation: delivers heartfelt music, raw emotion and unforgettable storytelling about connection, hope and belonging.
The Mum Club - Mother's Day Brunch
Join for a couple of hours to meet local mums in your area
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.
Repair Cafe
We can try to mend toys, clothes, small electricals, household items and bikes.
Spring Wreath Making and Prosecco Afternoon Tea
£75.00 per person and one wreath person.
Talk - People and Place: Practicing architecture in the Cotswolds
A talk by Jonathan Rixon. Doors open 7 pm for 7.30 pm start.
Walk for Cobalt
Whether you walk, jog or sprint, it’s a;; about fun. fitness and fundraising.
Ottilie
The godmother of British blues began life in a terrace in Northern Ireland. When blues music drifted across from the American GIs Ottilie became obsesses: she’d found her tribe.
Talk - Charles Rennie Mackintosh
When Charles Rennie Mackintosh died, his entire estate was valued at just £88! Glaswegian-born Mackintosh, a designer, artchitect and artist, was the foremost Celtic exponent of Art Nouveau.
Talk - The Early History of the WI by Sheila Rowley
Sheila Rowley, Archivist for the Gloucestershire Federation of WIs talks about the early history and foundation of the WI
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.
Repair Cafe
We can try to mend toys, clothes, small electricals, household items and bikes.
Rare Plant Fair 2026
A day out at one the fairs is a really splendid experience for everyone, whether a novice or experienced gardener.
Talk: Tolkien and the Cotswolds
Tolkien and the Cotswolds - the shaping of Middle Earth. Talk by Andrew Meller
Talk - From Suprematism to Agitprop: Russian Art & Revolution
A Discussion of Russian pioneers of the early 20th century and the diverse ways in which the role of art changed in the post-Revolutionary society of the time.
Talk - The History of Gloucestershire Constabulary by Sue Webb
Gloucestershire Constabulary is the oldest force and has a rich and varied history.
Double Double
After her husband’s death, Phillippa finds his dappelganger living on the streets and hatches a plan to pass himself off as the deceased.
Talk - The Changing Face of Cirencester: Life in the 1960s
A talk by Robert Heaven. Doors open at 7 pm for 7.30 pm start at Cirencester Baptist Church.
The Arts Society - How Symphonies were Born in a London Pub
Where did symphonies come from? This is the story stretching across the eighteenth century, as the new and rather strange idea, rather than just sitting and listening to music or singing or dancing to it.
CAHS - Annual General Meeting
AGM Followed by RAF Brize Norton - Over 80 Years of Flying Operations
The Arts Society - A Painted Ocean.
Seascapes, ship portraits, and life by the sea in marine art.
Talk - Stratton Probus: Lew Lawton
The Inca Trail and Machu Picchu - Breakfast will precede this event
Cotswold Show and Food Festival
Running over 2 days the show takes place on 100 acres in the heart of Cirencester.
Cirencester Band - Bands In The Park
Join us for an afternoon of live music in the beautiful Abbey Grounds! Bring your friends, family, and a picnic, and enjoy the vibrant sounds of local bands in the heart of Cirencester.
Phoenix Brass - Bands In The Park 2026
Come along, relax, and celebrate the joy of music in our historic town setting. Everyone is welcome.
Bands In The Park 2026 - Malmesbury Concert Band
Come along, relax and celebrate the joy of music in our historic town setting. Everyone is welcome.
Talk - Carried on Galleons
Borne by the Winds, Porcelain, Silk and the Lustrous Arts of Cathay
Frampton Silver Band - Bands in the Park
Join us for an afternoon of live music in the beautiful Abbey Grounds! Bring your friends, family, and a picnic, and enjoy the vibrant sounds of local bands in the heart of Cirencester.
Gloucestershire Vintage and Country Extravaganza
The beloved Gloucestershire Vintage and Country Extravaganza is set to return in grand style this summer.
Jazz Friday - Bands in the Park
This event is weather dependent as it is an outside event.
Join us for an afternoon of live music in the beautiful Abbey Grounds! Bring your friends, family, and a picnic, and enjoy the vibrant sounds of local bands in the heart of Cirencester.
This fantastic community event is free to attend and proudly supported by Cirencester Town Council and the Cirencester Community Development Trust.
Come along, relax and celebrate the joy of music in our historic town setting. Everyone is welcome.
Metz Big Band - Bands In The Park 2026
Come along, relax and celebrate the joy of music in our historic town setting. Everyone is welcome.
Chedworth Silver Band - Bands In The Park 2026
Come along, relax and celebrate the joy of music in our historic town setting. Everyone is welcome.
Gloucester Brass
Come along, relax and celebrate the joy of music in our historic town setting. Everyone is welcome.
Cricklade Band
Come along, relax and celebrate the joy of music in our historic town setting. Everyone is welcome.
Cirencester Band - Bands In The Park 2026
Come along, relax and celebrate the joy of music in our historic town setting. Everyone is welcome.
Cirencester Civic Society Sixtieth Anniversary Celebration
Further details of this event to be announced.
The Arts Society - The Golden Age of Fashion Illustration
In the early 20th century fashion illustration became a defined artistic medium where art and fashion merged with the sublime draftsman ship, elegance and style.
Talk - Gloucestershire Paths
A talk by Alan Pilbeam. Doors open at 7 pm for 7:30 pm start at Cirencester Baptist Church.
Cirencester History Festival
Annual festival, which is a celebration of local, national and global history. Includes talks, music, family events and community activities. The website for the 2026 festival will be found here.
The Arts Society - Music in Art
A look into the past at musical instruments and how they would have been played.
Talk - The Bathurst Estate: conservation and sustainability
A talk by Peter Clegg. Doors open at 7 pm for 7:30 pm start at Cirencester Baptist Church.
Honk!
Music by George Stiles and Book and Lyrics by Anthony Drewe. Honk! is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International.
The Arts Society - Wild Men of the North
This talk examines how they stormed the conservative bastions of Canadian art to establish themselves on the international stage of practitioners of distinctive avant-garde.
