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Gloucester’s historic Guildhall is a distinctive venue for meetings, entertainment and corporate events. It was originally built in 1890 and opened in 1892 on the site formerly occupied by Sir Thomas Rich’s Blue Coat School. On the ground floor it housed offices for the town clerk, accountant, surveyor and other officials. With council chambers, committee rooms, the Mayor’s parlour and a public hall on the first floor. The Mayor’s Ball was held each year in what is now the theatre and remained in use for council meetings and as the Chief Executives’ offices until 1985.
A large scale refurbishment went ahead between 1985 and 1988, turning the place into a lively venue, and Gloucester Guildhall has been entertaining, educating and invigorating the area ever since. Gloucester Guildhall is a very busy place offering live shows, concerts, film screenings, conferences, exhibitions, comedy nights, cabaret, theatre, celebrity appearances, club nights, theme nights and lots more.
20 years on and the Guildhall has a well-earned reputation as ‘The County’s Liveliest Venue’. It has played host to some of the finest names on the national music circuit including Radiohead, Muse, Primal Scream, The Subways, Lily Allen, Pete Doherty, Ash and many more. As well as that, some household comedians including Frankie Boyle, Andy Parsons, Dara O’Brien and Jeremy Hardy have been through the doors. More recently the Guildhall has introduced ‘Speakers’ nights where public figures such as Germaine Greer, Tony Benn MP, Peter Hook, Sir David Frost, Ann Widdecombe MP and Alexei Sayle have visited the Guildhall.
In January 2010 the Guildhall won an award for ‘Putting Gloucester On The Map’, largely thanks to an increased profile in both local and national media recognising the consistency of quality events, and it’s increasingly broad and impressive programme will see the venue continue this for years to come.
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Prices will depend on the event. Tickets range from £6 onwards.
Events
Saturday, 20th September 2025 - Saturday, 20th September 2025
Listen DanceListen Dance is a brand new night out, a chance for you to dance.- more info
Friday, 26th September 2025 - Friday, 26th September 2025
Baga Chipz - 'Chip Off The Old Block' Tour - GloucesterAfter the success of the 'Material Girl' and 'Much Betta!' tours, Baga Chipz is Back! Bigger, louder and MUCH BETTA than ever!- more info
Wednesday, 1st October 2025 - Wednesday, 1st October 2025
Alice Armstrong & Brave RivalCo-headline show!- more info
Wednesday, 1st October 2025 - Wednesday, 1st October 2025
The Royal Opera: ToscaIn war-torn Rome, Floria Tosca and Mario Cavaradossi live for each other and for their art.- more info
Thursday, 2nd October 2025 - Thursday, 2nd October 2025
Sam Lee + special guests Spafford CampbellSam Lee plays a unique role in the British music scene.- more info
Wednesday, 15th October 2025 - Wednesday, 15th October 2025
Thursday, 16th October 2025 - Thursday, 16th October 2025
Police Dog HoganSince coming together in 2010, Police Dog Hogan have fused their country-roots-Americana sound to a wholly British sensibility.- more info
Friday, 17th October 2025 - Friday, 17th October 2025
Wishbone AshExperience the remarkable musicianship of the legendary band whose iconic twin-guitar sound inspired so many that followed.- more info
Sunday, 19th October 2025 - Sunday, 19th October 2025
Out Of The BoxA family-friendly circus comedy show, which sees an unlikely character and his box bring audiences together through joyful awe, never knowing what to expect next.- more info
Tuesday, 21st October 2025 - Tuesday, 21st October 2025
The Metropolitan Opera: La SonnambulaFollowing triumphant Met turns in Roméo et Juliette, La Traviata, and Lucia di Lammermoor, Nadine Sierra summits another peak of the soprano repertoire as Amina, who sleepwalks her way into audiences' hearts in Bellini's poignant tale of love lost and found.- more info
Wednesday, 22nd October 2025 - Wednesday, 22nd October 2025
Thursday, 23rd October 2025 - Thursday, 23rd October 2025
National Theatre Live: Mrs Warren's ProfessionFive-time Olivier Award winner Imelda Staunton (The Crown) joins forces with her real-life daughter Bessie Carter (Bridgerton) for the very first time, playing mother and daughter in Bernard Shaw's incendiary moral classic.- more info
Thursday, 23rd October 2025 - Thursday, 23rd October 2025
Snapped AnklesThey came from the trees. Now settled in fertile east London, Snapped Ankles maintain the feral energy of the forest.- more info
Friday, 24th October 2025 - Friday, 24th October 2025
Hal Cruttenden: Can Dish It Out But Can't Take ItHal is back with a brand-new tour for 2025 with a show that promises to stick it to 'The Man', as long as 'The Man' doesn't stick it back to him.- more info
Saturday, 25th October 2025 - Saturday, 25th October 2025
Kris Barras' Hollow SoulsBritish virtuoso blues-rock guitarist, former pro MMA fighter and hard rock frontman Kris Barras launches an exciting new musical collective that takes him back to his blues rock roots.- more info
Tuesday, 28th October 2025 - Tuesday, 28th October 2025
Thursday, 30th October 2025 - Thursday, 30th October 2025
The Magpie ArcThe Magpie Arc is a cross-border band out of Sheffield- more info
Saturday, 1st November 2025 - Saturday, 1st November 2025
Emmanuel SonubiEdinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer nominee and Best Show nominee, Emmanuel Sonubi is back on tour after sold-out performances at the Edinburgh Fringe, his European Tour, and his hit New York Soho Theatre run.- more info
Sunday, 2nd November 2025 - Sunday, 2nd November 2025
Gloucester Mind Body Spirit Show - November 2025Experience Holistic Wellness at the Gloucester Mind Body Spirit Show.- more info
Tuesday, 4th November 2025 - Tuesday, 4th November 2025
Guildhall Comedy Club - Dan Evans & El BaldhinoGuildhall Comedy Club brings the finest new touring comedians to Gloucester with local comedian Nik Hill as your MC.- more info
Thursday, 6th November 2025 - Thursday, 6th November 2025
The Remarkable Ben HartFollowing sold-out shows around the world, Ben Hart returns with a brand-new show - his most astonishing and impossible yet.- more info
Thursday, 6th November 2025 - Thursday, 6th November 2025
The Remarkable Ben HartFollowing sold-out shows around the world, Ben Hart returns with a brand-new show—his most astonishing and impossible yet.- more info
Saturday, 8th November 2025 - Saturday, 8th November 2025
Sam Avery: ThunderstormBack with a bang, award-winning comedian Sam Avery returns with his electrifying new show, Thunderstorm!- more info
Saturday, 8th November 2025 - Saturday, 8th November 2025
Sam Avery: ThunderstormBack with a bang, award-winning comedian Sam Avery returns with his electrifying new show, Thunderstorm!- more info
Wednesday, 12th November 2025 - Wednesday, 12th November 2025
Young KnivesEver faithful to their manifesto "Young Knives: Not a band, not music, not art", brothers Henry Dartnall and The House of Lords have been turning out weirdly catchy records since the start of the millennium.- more info
Saturday, 15th November 2025 - Saturday, 15th November 2025
Glenn Moore: Please Sir, Glenn I Have Some Moore?The best showcase of pure joke-writing skill" (Guardian). Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Glenn Moore has written too many jokes again.- more info
Saturday, 15th November 2025 - Saturday, 15th November 2025
The Royal Ballet: La Fille Mal GardéeLise, the only daughter of Widow Simone, is in love with the young farmer Colas, but her mother has far more ambitious plans for her.- more info
Thursday, 20th November 2025 - Thursday, 20th November 2025
Ogrepalooza with The Ogetones: The UK's #1 Shrek Tribute BandLeave your pitchforks at the door and get in our swamp...- more info
Friday, 21st November 2025 - Friday, 21st November 2025
Bywater Call plus Dan PatlanskyBywater Call – Soul, Grit, and Blues-Rock Powerhouse Returns to the UK this November. Plus special guest Dan Patlansky LSS- more info
Friday, 21st November 2025 - Friday, 21st November 2025
Bywater Call plus Dan PatlanskyBywater Call – Soul, Grit, and Blues-Rock Powerhouse Returns to the UK this November. Plus special guest Dan Patlansky LSS- more info
Saturday, 22nd November 2025 - Saturday, 22nd November 2025
When Rivers MeetWhen Rivers Meet are gearing up for a massive 2025 with the release of their brand-new album Addicted To You - and they're hitting the road to celebrate!- more info
Tuesday, 25th November 2025 - Tuesday, 25th November 2025
The Royal Ballet: CinderellaStuck at home and put to work by her spoiled Step-Sisters, Cinderella's life is dreary and dull. Everything changes when she helps a mysterious woman out...- more info
Wednesday, 26th November 2025 - Wednesday, 26th November 2025
Bad Manners 50th Anniversary Xmas Party! With Special Guest Max SplodgeBAD MANNERS, featuring vocalist Buster Bloodvessel with Special Guest Max Splodge announce a return to Gloucester!- more info
Friday, 28th November 2025 - Friday, 28th November 2025
Hundred Watt ClubA festive evening of burlesque & vaudeville!- more info
Sunday, 30th November 2025 - Sunday, 30th November 2025
The Snowman with Pop-Up Interactive OrchestraGet ready for an interactive film screening of a Christmas classic!- more info
Wednesday, 3rd December 2025 - Wednesday, 3rd December 2025
National Theatre Live: The Fifth StepOlivier Award-winner Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Dunkirk) is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman (The Hobbit, The Responder)in the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play by David Ireland.- more info
Friday, 5th December 2025 - Friday, 5th December 2025
Bingo & Tinsel at Tiffany's with Audrey Heartburn!Darlings! Calling all dream makers, heart breakers, and bingo lovers!- more info
Wednesday, 10th December 2025 - Wednesday, 10th December 2025
Sunday, 14th December 2025 - Sunday, 14th December 2025
The Royal Ballet: The NutcrackerThe magician Herr Drosselmeyer needs to save his nephew. Hans-Peter has been transformed into a Nutcracker; the only way to save him is for the Nutcracker to defeat the Mouse King and find a girl to love and care for him.- more info
Saturday, 20th December 2025 - Saturday, 20th December 2025
Monday, 22nd December 2025 - Monday, 22nd December 2025
Tuesday, 23rd December 2025 - Tuesday, 23rd December 2025
Santa & SvenCome and see Santa & Sven in this enchanting, interactive show – perfect Christmas entertainment for ages 2+ and all the family- more info
Facilities
Accessibility
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Establishment Features
- Conference facilities
- Event Venue
- Toilets
Key Features
- In town/city centre
