Welcome to Gloucester Day –

Saturday 5 September 2026! 

The Cross Streets of Gloucester will come alive with stalls, stands, lively performances (on the stage on Southgate Street) and all the pomp and ceremony of the traditional Gloucester Day parade through the four main gated streets, led by the Mayor and Sheriff of Gloucester, in full Civic Regalia.

Gloucester Day traditionally marks the launch of the festival and raises morale in the City. The Gloucester Day event is the reinstatement of the original Gloucester Day – a day of celebration on the lifting of the siege of Gloucester – in 1643. This occasion was celebrated annually for centuries.

Celebrate Gloucester’s history, traditions and community with a full day of events across the city centre.

Saturday, 5th September 2026 10am-4pm
Gloucester city centre

What’s happening:
11am – Mock Mayor of Barton Parade
11:20am – Mock Mayor meets the Mayor of Gloucester at Southgate Street
12pm – Thanksgiving Service at St Mary de Crypt, Southgate Street
2pm – Gloucester Day Parade

10am-4pm – Sealed Knot Living History behind St Mary de Crypt

3pm – Ordnance and Artillery Display

From 4pm – After party at The Folk of Gloucester The Folk of Gloucester will also be open from 10am, with children’s activities, music, displays, café and bar.

There will also be entertainment, music, food, community groups and stalls throughout Gloucester’s historic Four Gate Streets.

Come into the city, bring family and friends and be part of a day that celebrates Gloucester past and present.

Gloucester Day is organised by Gloucester town crier Alan Myatt and supported by Gloucester City Council, and Gloucester Civic Trust.

If you or your organisation would like to take part in Gloucester Day please contact