Blog (March 2026) - Visit Gloucester

Easter weekend will soon be upon us and there is lots going on in the city, and lots of Easter Activities too.

One of Gloucester’s most distinctive historic landmarks is preparing to welcome visitors once again as St Michael’s Tower reopens for the summer season on Wednesday 1 April 2026.

The Three Choirs Festival returns to Gloucester from 25 July – 1 August 2026, bringing eight days of world-class music to the city.

History lovers and curious explorers are invited to uncover the fascinating Roman past of Gloucester through the Discover Roman Gloucester programme, a series of guided walks and special tours running from April to September 2026.

This Easter, Gloucester Cathedral warmly welcomes all to share in a rich and varied programme of services and events celebrating this season of hope and new life.

From Friday 27th to Sunday 29th March 2026, The Folk of Gloucester will be celebrating international theatre day with a festival weekend showcasing acting and writing talent from Gloucestershire and beyond.

'The Queen of Classics’ and one of Britain’s top TV historians, Mary Beard, has been announced as a headline speaker at the Gloucester History Festival Spring Weekend in April.