In What's On

After a very warm end of May, June is bringing a range of exciting events to Gloucester!

We have art exhibitons, theatre, a visit from Dinosaurs and of course, Gloucester's Summer of Sound!

Keep an eye out for our printed What's On Guide which will be hitting the streets very soon. You will also be able to find it online!

Here are just some of the highlights!

Gloucester’s Summer of Sound

Across the City, June – September

This summer, Gloucester is all about Sound. From June to September, we’re celebrating the sounds that make up our city, from some of the UK’s biggest live music acts to the quiet places in the city where you can find moments of connection. 

Our Featured Events include the absolute icon that is Sir Tom Jones, who'll be entertaining a packed Kingsholm Stadium, along with epic summer vibes from unbelievable Ministry of Sound Classical, as part of Gloucester Rugby’s unmissable Summer Series in June.

The Gloucester Cathedral’s Organ Festival brings events from Jun-Sept, along with some amazing artists. We've also got the Three Choirs Festival, which is back in Gloucester in July and will be more magnificent than ever.

Also in July, the city’s much-loved Rhythm & Blues Festival, coordinated by our friends Gloucester BID is set to bring the streets (and pubs!) alive once again for ten jam-packed days. Over a week this August, dive into Lost in Music a world of rhythm, voice and tune at Gloucester Guildhall!

Head over to our website and explore our Music section to explore all the gigs and music events, the Take a Moment section for ways to explore your connection to the city through sound, and the City Sounds section for all the places that simply sing ‘Gloucester’.

Groove Exchange

Dr Foster, 05 June

Groove Exchange is all about raw talent, shared energy, and musical freedom. Backed by an exceptional house band ready to kick things off, this is a space where seasoned players, curious minds, and hidden local gems can come together and create something unforgettable.

Dino-ROAR Weekend

Kings Square, 06 – 07 June

Get ready for a prehistoric party in the heart of the city! Gloucester is set to host the exciting DinoROAR Weekend on 6th–7th June in Kings Square, promising two days of dinosaur-sized fun for the whole family. There will be Dino-ROAR shows, interactions and dinosaur inspired crafts.

The Tale of the Loneliest Whale

Gloucester Guildhall, 14 June

Whale sings his heart out into the deep blue sea… but nobody sings back. Is he the only one like him in the whole ocean? Just when he's about to give up, a mysterious voice echoes through the waves. Determined to find the singer, Whale embarks on an unforgettable adventure. Join Hoglets Theatre for an exciting deep-sea adventure packed with beautiful puppets, hilarious sea creatures, original songs and lots of audience interaction!

Food for Thoughts

Hop Kettle, 18 June

Join Dave Dunwell and Stephen Grimes at Hop Kettle for an open mic poetry evening of spoken word, rhymes and creative writing. Bring along your own words and take the mic, or grab a drink and listen in to others. Free to attend.

Threads 2026 - Belonging

Llanthony Secunda Priory, 19 – 21 June

This June, you're invited to reflect on the strength and resilience of those who have made Gloucester their home, and to celebrate the rich, intricate tapestry our city becomes when every thread counts. Voices Gloucester's Threads programme, led by the brilliant local textile artist, Jo Teague, is embracing the message of courage and belonging of Refugee Week, with an exhibition in the historic setting of Llanthony Secunda Priory.

Better by Water

National Waterways Museum, 20 June

The Canal & River Trust is delighted to welcome you to Better By Water, in the Gloucester Docks on 20 June. Spend a summer Saturday in the historic Gloucester Docks. This free, family-friendly event is designed to bring the community together to enjoy the health and wellbeing benefits of being by the water.

Gloucester Vinyl Festival

Café René, 20 June

Gloucester Vinyl Festival is back! A fantastic summer event celebrating everything on wax. Café René will be bringing the vinyl loving community together for a day of music, beverages & dancing. You can look forward to all day vinyl DJ sets in the courtyard, a vinyl open deck, DJ sets until the early hours and a vinyl buy, sell & swap shop!

The Picnic on the Llanthony Lawn – Threads 2026

Llanthony Secunda Priory, 20 June

Join Voices Gloucester for a free community picnic on the Priory lawn, celebrating togetherness, sanctuary, belonging and courage - themes at the heart of this Refugee Week and connected to their Threads exhibition at Llanthony. Enjoy family workshops, live music and dance, and get your free Ben & Jerry's ice cream. No tickets needed - just come along!

Hamlet: The Musical

The Kings Theatre, 27 June

Claudius has killed Hamlet's dad, married his mum, and seized his throne - what's an angsty royal teen to do? Hold onto your ruffs as we take you on a laugh-a-minute whirlwind tour of the Danish tragedy… with a little help from Frank Sinatra and Britney Spears, the Killers and Kanye West, ABBA, Queen, and Wicked!

Independents Week

Gloucester City Centre, 29 June – 05 July

Get ready to celebrate the heartbeat of the High Street! Independents Week returns from 29th June to 5th July, a week dedicated to championing the incredible independent businesses that give our local area its character, creativity and community spirit. Across shops, cafés, restaurants, studios and service-based businesses, local traders are pulling out all the stops to showcase what makes them special.

For a full list of what's on, click HERE!

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