Quench your curiosity with 150 fascinating speakers joining us this September including Tony Robinson, Caroline Quentin, Jung Chang, Dan Jones, David Olusoga, Penny Mordaunt, Michael Wood, Nicholas Crane, Amy Jeffs, Paul Mason, Martin Sixsmith, Ben Robinson, Samira Ahmed, Damien Lewis, Andrew Graham-Dixon and Janina Ramirez, just some of the top historians, actors, broadcasters and authors at this year’s festival!

With 200 talks, tours, exhibitions, performances and parades, Gloucester bursts into life for two thrilling weeks of discovery in its ancient Roman streets. Experience the buzz in person or enjoy it via livestream worldwide.

Booking Opens 10 AM Friday 24 July.

The Scriptorium returns with our biggest free programme yet, featuring music and song, food and drink, dance and drama, all with history at its heart. Spend the day with the Romans or experience life as a Friar at the priory – there’s something for the whole family.

Save up to 20% on the price of your tickets with our great value passes

Day Pass – £50 – access to all events on your chosen weekday (Mon 14th-Fri 18th)

Festival Pass – £400 – in person entry to all 52 Blackfriars events

Digital Festival Pass – £70 – livestream access to the full digital talks programme