Summer in Gloucester

A list of events taking place in Gloucester throughout the summer. Bookmark this page and keep checking back as more and more events are added to one of the biggest year's ever!

Olympic Torch Relay Thursday 24 May \| starting at Gloucester Docks The Olympic Torch Relay will be making its way through the streets of Gloucester on the morning of the 24 May. The Relay starts at Gloucester's Historic Docks where they it will be cheered on by an army of well-wishers as the symbolic torch drops in on our iconic Cathedral, up London Road, past the University of Gloucestershire's Oxstalls Campus before heading back to the city along Kingsholm Road and Gouda Way. Offcial website
Italian Market Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 May \| The Cross
Diamond Jubilee: A Right Royal Tea Dance Saturday 2 June \| Gloucester Guildhall \| Doors 1.30pm Price: £5 (includes tea and cake) Ticket outlets: Gloucester Guildhall / 01452 503050 / www.gloucesterguildhall.co.uk
Party In The Park Monday 4 June \| Gloucester Park \| 12.00pm – 5.00pm A grand summer picnic like no other! Come and join us in the park to toast the Queen’s Jubilee, with a fun fair and entertainment including the amazing Euphoria Choir. Free admission
Playtime in the Park Tuesday 5 June \| Gloucester Park \| 12.00pm – 5.00pm Come along to the park and play some games old and new! Watch Magic Phillipo, have a go on a space hopper or ride the fair. Free admission
Race For Life Sunday 17 June \| Gloucester Park and City Centre \| 10.00am Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life 2012 is the UK’s largest women-only fundraising event series with over 240 events around the UK from May to the end of September. Since Race for Life started, an incredible six million participants across the UK have raised over £457 million to fund Cancer Research UK’s vital work.
Independents Day Wednesday 4 July \| City Centre
Gloucester Night Market Wednesday 4 July \| City Centre \| evening
The Great Gloucester Story Saturday 7 July \| Gloucester City Museum & other venues
Gloucestershire Brass Band Association 75th Anniversary Celebration Saturday 7 July \| Highnam Court
Gloucester Hat Festival 13-14 July \| Various venues A wonderful collaboration of diversity celebrating the creative arts and the intricate craft of millinery. The first of its kind in the city, the festival is not-for-profit and offers a range of activities and events to suit all ages and interests. From the free ‘Mad Hatter Tea Parties’ for primary school children taking part in the parade, to the ‘Black & White Hat Masquerade Ball’ which acts as the thrilling finale, the festivities are set to stir endless excitement and enjoyment. Official website
Gloucester Quays Food Festival Friday 20 - Sunday 22 July The Gloucester Quays Food Festival returns following its unprecedented success last year which attracted over 80,000 visitors. The team behind the show have once again secured two of the UK’s favourite TV chefs Gino D’Acampo and James Martin who will be cooking live on stage on Saturday and Sunday. PLUS they’re adding a real local flavour to events this year by attracting Gloucester rugby legend, and newly crowned Celebrity Masterchef Phil Vickery MBE to kick start the event on Friday 20 July.
Hillfield Swings Concert Friday 20 July \| Hillfield Gardens
Park: Live Saturday 21 July \| Gloucester Park \| 2.00pm A one-day free music festival in Gloucester Park bringing some big names to the City, and pairing them with the cream of local talent.
Family Day Saturday 22 July \| Gloucester Park \| 12.00pm A fun-filled day of family entertainment. Come and watch 'What A Palavar!' perform ‘The Olympics in 30 mins’ and you might meet some of your favourite children’s characters! Free admission
Gloucester Carnival 2012 Saturday 28 July \| City Centre & Gloucester Park \| starts 2.00pm Gloucester’s annual Carnival procession is a celebration of everything that is great about our City, and this year will be better than ever, with the theme ‘The Spirit of 2012’
Gloucester Rhythm and Blues Festival Saturday 21-Sunday 29 July Gloucester’s Blues Festival has become something of a summer institution for blues and live music aficionados. The festival offers up free gigs in venues, bars and open air spaces around the city.
Family Sports Day Sunday 29 July \| Gloucester Park \| 2pm Come and try a variety of sports and activities. From athletics to zumba there will be something for everyone!
Fireworks Finale Saturday 4 August \| Gloucester Park \| Entertainment starts 7.00pm The annual fireworks display ends the summer with a BANG! This is a great night out for all the family, an event you won’t want to miss!
Gloucester History Festival 2012 Saturday 1-Sunday 9 September \| Various venues a celebration of Gloucester's rich heritage and an incredible history spanning two thousand years. The festival takes place across the whole city and includes the Gloucester Day parade (1 September) which commemorates the lifting of the Civil War siege. There will be hands-on history for the whole family with 'Gloucester Through The Ages'. Expect to see everything from Roman Legionaries to World War II soldiers, and everything in between – there’s be something for everyone! Other highlights are the talks at Blackfriars Priory, the 200th anniversary of Gloucester Lock and the largest Heritage Open Days event in the South West.
Gloucester Day Celebrations Saturday 1 September \| City Centre Take to the city streets and celebrate all things Gloucester with this traditional parade and fun activities for all the family. Gloucester Day celebrations date all the way back to the 17th century and our city’s role in the English Civil War, with the date marking the end of the siege of Gloucester in 1643.
Heritage Open Days Thursday 6 - Sunday 9 September \| Various venues Gloucester plays its part in nationwide Heritage Open Days celebrations and in doing so offers up one of the biggest free heritage events in England. Don’t miss this chance to explore historic buildings in the city, discover hidden architectural treasures and enjoy a wide range of tours, events and activities.
Underground Festival Saturday 29 - Sunday 30 September \| Gloucester Guildhall The Guildhall’s annual emerging music festival returns for a third year, laying on 40 of the best up and coming bands from all over the UK and beyond.

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Olympic Torch Relay Thursday 24 May \| starting at Gloucester Docks The Olympic Torch Relay will be making its way through the streets of Gloucester on the morning of the 24 May. The Relay starts at Gloucester's Historic Docks where they it will be cheered on by an army of well-wishers as the symbolic torch drops in on our iconic Cathedral, up London Road, past the University of Gloucestershire's Oxstalls Campus before heading back to the city along Kingsholm Road and Gouda Way. Offcial website
Italian Market Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 May \| The Cross
Diamond Jubilee: A Right Royal Tea Dance Saturday 2 June \| Gloucester Guildhall \| Doors 1.30pm Price: £5 (includes tea and cake) Ticket outlets: Gloucester Guildhall / 01452 503050 / www.gloucesterguildhall.co.uk
Party In The Park Monday 4 June \| Gloucester Park \| 12.00pm – 5.00pm A grand summer picnic like no other! Come and join us in the park to toast the Queen’s Jubilee, with a fun fair and entertainment including the amazing Euphoria Choir. Free admission
Playtime in the Park Tuesday 5 June \| Gloucester Park \| 12.00pm – 5.00pm Come along to the park and play some games old and new! Watch Magic Phillipo, have a go on a space hopper or ride the fair. Free admission
Race For Life Sunday 17 June \| Gloucester Park and City Centre \| 10.00am Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life 2012 is the UK’s largest women-only fundraising event series with over 240 events around the UK from May to the end of September. Since Race for Life started, an incredible six million participants across the UK have raised over £457 million to fund Cancer Research UK’s vital work.
Independents Day Wednesday 4 July \| City Centre
Gloucester Night Market Wednesday 4 July \| City Centre \| evening
The Great Gloucester Story Saturday 7 July \| Gloucester City Museum & other venues
Gloucestershire Brass Band Association 75th Anniversary Celebration Saturday 7 July \| Highnam Court
Gloucester Hat Festival 13-14 July \| Various venues A wonderful collaboration of diversity celebrating the creative arts and the intricate craft of millinery. The first of its kind in the city, the festival is not-for-profit and offers a range of activities and events to suit all ages and interests. From the free ‘Mad Hatter Tea Parties’ for primary school children taking part in the parade, to the ‘Black & White Hat Masquerade Ball’ which acts as the thrilling finale, the festivities are set to stir endless excitement and enjoyment. Official website
Gloucester Quays Food Festival Friday 20 - Sunday 22 July The Gloucester Quays Food Festival returns following its unprecedented success last year which attracted over 80,000 visitors. The team behind the show have once again secured two of the UK’s favourite TV chefs Gino D’Acampo and James Martin who will be cooking live on stage on Saturday and Sunday. PLUS they’re adding a real local flavour to events this year by attracting Gloucester rugby legend, and newly crowned Celebrity Masterchef Phil Vickery MBE to kick start the event on Friday 20 July.
Hillfield Swings Concert Friday 20 July \| Hillfield Gardens
Park: Live Saturday 21 July \| Gloucester Park \| 2.00pm A one-day free music festival in Gloucester Park bringing some big names to the City, and pairing them with the cream of local talent.
Family Day Saturday 22 July \| Gloucester Park \| 12.00pm A fun-filled day of family entertainment. Come and watch 'What A Palavar!' perform ‘The Olympics in 30 mins’ and you might meet some of your favourite children’s characters! Free admission
Gloucester Carnival 2012 Saturday 28 July \| City Centre & Gloucester Park \| starts 2.00pm Gloucester’s annual Carnival procession is a celebration of everything that is great about our City, and this year will be better than ever, with the theme ‘The Spirit of 2012’
Gloucester Rhythm and Blues Festival Saturday 21-Sunday 29 July Gloucester’s Blues Festival has become something of a summer institution for blues and live music aficionados. The festival offers up free gigs in venues, bars and open air spaces around the city.
Family Sports Day Sunday 29 July \| Gloucester Park \| 2pm Come and try a variety of sports and activities. From athletics to zumba there will be something for everyone!
Fireworks Finale Saturday 4 August \| Gloucester Park \| Entertainment starts 7.00pm The annual fireworks display ends the summer with a BANG! This is a great night out for all the family, an event you won’t want to miss!
Gloucester History Festival 2012 Saturday 1-Sunday 9 September \| Various venues a celebration of Gloucester's rich heritage and an incredible history spanning two thousand years. The festival takes place across the whole city and includes the Gloucester Day parade (1 September) which commemorates the lifting of the Civil War siege. There will be hands-on history for the whole family with 'Gloucester Through The Ages'. Expect to see everything from Roman Legionaries to World War II soldiers, and everything in between – there’s be something for everyone! Other highlights are the talks at Blackfriars Priory, the 200th anniversary of Gloucester Lock and the largest Heritage Open Days event in the South West.
Gloucester Day Celebrations Saturday 1 September \| City Centre Take to the city streets and celebrate all things Gloucester with this traditional parade and fun activities for all the family. Gloucester Day celebrations date all the way back to the 17th century and our city’s role in the English Civil War, with the date marking the end of the siege of Gloucester in 1643.
Heritage Open Days Thursday 6 - Sunday 9 September \| Various venues Gloucester plays its part in nationwide Heritage Open Days celebrations and in doing so offers up one of the biggest free heritage events in England. Don’t miss this chance to explore historic buildings in the city, discover hidden architectural treasures and enjoy a wide range of tours, events and activities.
Underground Festival Saturday 29 - Sunday 30 September \| Gloucester Guildhall The Guildhall’s annual emerging music festival returns for a third year, laying on 40 of the best up and coming bands from all over the UK and beyond.

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