Autumn Festival 2026
Saturday 5 – Sunday 20 September
The festival is back 5 – 20 September with over 150 events and 100 great speakers including Tony Robinson, Dan Jones, Katja Hoyer, Nandini Das and Amy Jeffs.
Tickets on sale in July.
Spring Weekend 2026
Book digital tickets until 25 May!
It’s been our most successful Spring Weekend yet! Watch all events including Mary Beard, Edward Stourton, Bendor Grosvenor, Alison Weir, Greg Doran, Pam Ayres and Tharik Hussain anytime until 25 May.
For all digital ticket and pass holders our digital programme is available to enjoy until 11pm on Monday 25 May.
Gloucester History Festival Bread
Back on sale at the Festival in September
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We are Proud to work in close partnership with other Gloucester heritage organisations: Gloucester Day, Heritage Open Days and Voices Gloucester.
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Use our virtual maps to discover hidden the gems of the City, Barton and Tredworth
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