Blog (April 2026) - Visit Gloucester

May is here with two bank holidays and plenty of events and activities to keep us all busy!

This weekend, 25-26 April, head down to Gloucester Docks for a fun weekend celebrating its rich heritage, vibrant community and stunning waterfront setting.  

Visit Gloucester launches the city’s summer campaign featuring huge music events including Three Choirs Festival, new concerts at Kingsholm Stadium, and more.

A brand new bread is launched on Friday, which looks set to be the toast of Gloucestershire.

Gloucester is set to welcome an exciting new waterfront festival this spring, as A Weekend by Water launches at Gloucester Docks on 25^th – 26^th April 2026.

Gloucester Civic Trust is delighted to announce the launch of its summer programme of daily historic walking tours, beginning April 1st, following the success of its winter weekly series.