Spring Weekend 2026
Friday 17 – Sunday 19 April
Spring Weekend 2026
The Spring Weekend is back this April with 50 of Britain’s leading historians, actors and broadcasters taking part in 30 events in the medieval splendour of Blackfriars Priory. Join Mary Beard and Janina Ramirez on Sat 18 April.
Full line-up announced and tickets on sale in early March.
Please scroll down for the full Spring Weekend 26 Programme, released in March 26.
Spring Weekend 2026 Events
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Visiting the Gloucester History Festival Spring Weekend
Ticket booking information
Bookings will be available online, by phone and via the in-person Box Office
Box office open on site 9.30am to 8pm daily.
Reservable seating: you can now choose and book specific seats when you book online, via phone or in person.
Book signings organised by Waterstones take place after each event.
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