Immerse yourself in the past at one of Britain’s biggest and most spectacular history festivals. With 100 top speakers and 200 talks, tours 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.

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.

Do you have an event suggestion for our Scriptorium programme? Email the Festival Curator: 

Programme announced and tickets on sale July 2026.