Moomin ABC Exhibition
Mar
29
to 5 Oct

Moomin ABC Exhibition

Until October, explore the magic of the Moomins with your family. Discover more about Tove Jansson’s enchanting world at the Museum of Gloucester through interactive exhibits, augmented reality, and fun activities. Find Moomin friends, crafts, stories, and more! 

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Welcome Chorus
Jun
14
to 21 Jun

Welcome Chorus

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Experience an immersive light and sound installation by Squidsoup & Vilk Collective Welcome Chorus which echoes songs of welcome, belonging and overcoming adversity gathered from communities across Gloucester.

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Tiny Tim's Biggest Adventure
Jun
17
7:30 pm19:30

Tiny Tim's Biggest Adventure

With over 120 million views on YouTube and over 10 million followers on all social media platforms, join the man behind the voice on his BIGGEST adventure navigating through adult life

Tickets: £22.50 / £32.50 Meet & Greet
Unreserved Seating
Time: Doors 7.30pm, start 8pm. Meet & Greet 6.30pm - 7pm
Ages: 16+
(Contains moderate language/swearing)

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Moonlit Arrival
Jun
20
6:00 pm18:00

Moonlit Arrival

As the moon rises, the Moomin raft will embark on its final journey across the dock. Gather by the water and let the melodies of local musician and artist Zariq Rosita-Hanif float to you on the evening breeze, carried from the raft beneath the midsummer sky.

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The Phoenican Scheme (15)
Jul
4
to 10 Jul

The Phoenican Scheme (15)

  • Gloucester Guildhall (map)
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Del Toro is Zsa-zsa Korda, one of the wealthiest men in Europe; Threapleton his daughter Liesl, an unimpressed nun; Michael Cera their hapless tutor Bjorn, alongside a gloriously star-studded wider ensemble that includes Riz Ahmed, Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston, Mathieu Amalric, Richard Ayoade, Jeffrey Wright, Scarlett Johansson, Benedict Cumberbatch, Rupert Friend and Hope Davis. 

Screening from Friday 4 July

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The Ballad of Wallis Island (12A)
Jul
4
to 17 Jul

The Ballad of Wallis Island (12A)

He’s getting the band back together! Eccentric lottery winner Charles (Key) lives alone on a remote island and dreams of getting his favorite musicians, McGwyer Mortimer (Mulligan and Basden) together again. His fantasy becomes reality when the bandmates and former lovers accept his invitation to play a private show on the island, but they’re trapped there when a storm sets in. Old tensions resurface as Charles desperately – and hilariously – tries to salvage his dream gig.

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Si Cranstoun
Jul
12
7:00 pm19:00

Si Cranstoun

People have compared Si to many old greats like Jackie Wilson and Sam Cooke but Si remains his own man with his own distinct voice and songwriting close enough to the old pros of the 1950s and 1960s

Sat 12 Jul 2025
Tickets: £22.50
Standing
Time: Doors 7pm
Ages:
14+ (U16's must be accompanied)

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28 Years Later (15)
Jul
18
to 24 Jul

28 Years Later (15)

Danny Boyle and Alex Garland reunite for 28 Years Later, a terrifying new story set in the world first envisioned in their seminal collaboration 28 Days Later and starring Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Ralph Fiennes. 

Screening from Friday 18 July

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The Giant Balloon Show
Jul
20
11:30 am11:30

The Giant Balloon Show

Take everything you know about balloons; add an award winning entertainer, an 80’s soundtrack, and twist that into an hilarious show for the whole family. 

Sun 20 July 2025
Tickets: Adult £10, Child U16 £8, Family of four £28
Unreserved seating
Shows 11.20am and 2.30pm
Perfect for all ages!

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National Theatre Live: Inter Alia (15)
Sept
4
7:00 pm19:00

National Theatre Live: Inter Alia (15)

Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind Prima Facie.

Jessica Parks is a smart Crown Court Judge at the top of her career. Behind the robe, she is a karaoke fiend, a loving wife and a supportive parent. When an event threatens to throw her life completely off balance, can she hold her family upright?

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AND SO I WATCH YOU FROM AFAR
Sept
6
7:00 pm19:00

AND SO I WATCH YOU FROM AFAR

+ WALDO’S GIFT

And So I Watch You From Afar were born from freezing cold winters on the northern most tip of Ireland. They play raw, charging, experimental music that is hard to define. Sometimes angular and noisy, sometimes pulsing, euphoric, overwhelming.

Saturday 6 September 2025
Tickets: £22.50
Standing
Time: Doors 7pm
Age: 14+ (U18’s accompanied)

Presented by Gloucester Guildhall

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NAFAS: Autumn Appassionato
Sept
19
7:30 pm19:30

NAFAS: Autumn Appassionato

The National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies (NAFAS) invites you to Autumn Appassionato, an enchanting evening of creativity, innovation, and breathtaking beauty, featuring National Demonstrators Emily Broomhead and Elizabeth Graham.

Fri 19 Sept 2025
Tickets: £25
Unreserved Seating
Time: Doors 6.30pm

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Listen Dance
Sept
20
7:30 pm19:30

Listen Dance

Listen Dance is a brand new night out, a chance for you to dance.  

Join the Olivier Award-Winning Little Bulb at Gloucester Guildhall for a night of different social dances. Some you might know, some might be new. 

Sat 20 September 2025
Tickets: Adult £15, Open Concession £12
Time: 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Unreserved standing

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The Royal Opera: TOSCA
Oct
1
6:45 pm18:45

The Royal Opera: TOSCA

In war-torn Rome, Floria Tosca and Mario Cavaradossi live for each other and for their art. But when Cavaradossi helps an escaped prisoner, the lovers make a deadly enemy in the form of Baron Scarpia, Chief of Police. At the mercy of Scarpia’s twisted desires, Tosca is forced to make a horrific bargain: sleeping with the man she hates in order to save the man she loves. Can she find a way out? 

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Wishbone Ash
Oct
17
7:00 pm19:00

Wishbone Ash

Wishbone Ash return to the UK with a show featuring much-loved classics from their multi-million selling albums such as The King Will ComeThrow Down The Sword & Blowin’ Free, along with songs from a back catalogue spanning over 55 years.

Fri 17 Oct 2025
Tickets: £32.50
Standing
Time: Doors 7pm
Ages:
14+ (U18's must be accompanied)

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The Remarkable Ben Hart
Nov
6
7:00 pm19:00

The Remarkable Ben Hart

As seen in the West End and at Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Ben Hart is a multi-award-winning magician (as seen on Britain’s Got Talent, The One Show, Killer Magic  and BBC’s ‘Life Hacks’), and is a magic consultant to major Hollywood movies - having coached Tom Cruise, Rami Malek, and Russell Crowe to name a few. 
 
Thu 6 Nov 2025 
Tickets: £19 
Unreserved seating 
Time: Doors 7pm / Starts 7.30pm 
Ages: 12+ (Guidance: May contain some strong language)

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  The Royal Ballet: Cinderella
Nov
25
7:15 pm19:15

The Royal Ballet: Cinderella

Stuck 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...With a little bit of magic, she is transported into an ethereal new world – one where fairies bring the gifts of the seasons, where pumpkins turn into carriages, and where true love awaits.

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The Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker
Dec
10
to 14 Dec

The Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker

The 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. A flicker of hope comes in the form of the young Clara, whom Drosselmeyer meets at a Christmas party. With some magic, a cosy Christmas gathering turns into a marvellous adventure. 

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The Royal Opera: LA TRAVIATA
Jan
14
6:45 pm18:45

The Royal Opera: LA TRAVIATA

At one of her lavish parties, celebrated Parisan courtesan Violetta is introduced to Alfredo Germont. The two fall madly in love, and though hesitant to leave behind her life of luxury and freedom, Violetta follows her heart. But the young couple’s happiness is short-lived, as the harsh realities of life soon come knocking.

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Gloucester Cajun & Zydeco Festival 2026
Jan
30
to 1 Feb

Gloucester Cajun & Zydeco Festival 2026

Friday 30 January – Sunday 1 February 2026

Tier 1 - EARLY BIRD - £80 (limited to 50 tickets)

Tier 2 - WEEKEND TICKET - £95 (available to 30 June 2025)

Tier 3 - WEEKEND TICKET - £110 (available from 1st July 2025)

Ticket available online via the link above or by calling our Box Office on 01452 503050

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The Royal Ballet: WOOLF WORKS
Feb
9
7:15 pm19:15

The Royal Ballet: WOOLF WORKS

Virginia Woolf defied literary conventions to depict rich inner worlds – her heightened, startling and poignant reality. Resident Choreographer Wayne McGregor leads a luminous artistic team to evoke Woolf’s signature stream of consciousness writing style in this immense work that rejects traditional narrative structures.

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The Royal Ballet: GISELLE
Mar
3
7:15 pm19:15

The Royal Ballet: GISELLE

The peasant girl Giselle has fallen in love with Albrecht. When she discovers that he is actually a noble man promised to another, she kills herself in despair. Her spirit joins the Wilis: the vengeful ghosts of women hell-bent on killing any man who crosses their path in a dance to the death. Wracked with guilt, Albrecht visits Giselle’s grave, where he must face the Wilis – and Giselle’s ghost. 

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The Royal Opera: The Magic Flute
Apr
21
6:45 pm18:45

The Royal Opera: The Magic Flute

Princess Pamina has been captured. Her mother, the Queen of the Night, tasks the young Prince Tamino with her daughter’s rescue. But when Tamino and his friendly sidekick, Papageno, embark on their adventure, they soon learn that when it comes to the quest for love, nothing is as it really seems. Guided by a magic flute, theyencountermonsters, villains, and a mysterious brotherhood of men – but help, it turns out, comes when you least expect it.

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The Metropolitan Opera: EUGENE ONEGIN
May
5
6:00 pm18:00

The Metropolitan Opera: EUGENE ONEGIN

Following her acclaimed 2024 company debut in Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, soprano Asmik Grigorian returns to the Met as Tatiana, the lovestruck young heroine in this ardent operatic adaptation of Pushkin. Baritone Igor Golovatenko reprises his portrayal of the urbane Onegin, who realizes his affection for her all too late. The Met’s evocative production, directed by Tony Award–winner Deborah Warner, “offers a beautifully detailed reading of … Tchaikovsky’s lyrical romance” (The Telegraph).

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Flowdan & Neffa-T (Cancelled)
Jun
12
7:00 pm19:00

Flowdan & Neffa-T (Cancelled)

Flowdan, the groundbreaking British MC who secured a historic Grammy win, stands as an iconic figure in the realm of British urban music

+ Neffa T, Manga Saint Hilare, Griz-O and Match Factory Dub Club

Thursday 12 June 2025
Tickets: £19-27
Time: 7pm - 10.30pm
Ages: 18+

RESCHEDULED: Please note this show was rescheduled from Fri 31 Jan 2025. All original tickets remain valid.

Presented by Byrd Out, Pilgrim’s Yard and Gloucester Guildhall.

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The Royal Opera: The Magic Flute
Jun
6
6:45 pm18:45

The Royal Opera: The Magic Flute

Princess Pamina has been captured. Her mother, the Queen of the Night, tasks the young Prince Tamino with her daughter’s rescue. But when Tamino and his friendly sidekick, Papageno, embark on their adventure, they soon learn that when it comes to the quest for love, nothing is as it really seems. Guided by a magic flute, they encounter monsters, villains, and a mysterious brotherhood of men – but help, it turns out, comes when you least expect it.

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WIND, TIDE & OAR (PG)
Jun
6
2:00 pm14:00

WIND, TIDE & OAR (PG)

Following an array of traditional boats as they journey through rivers, coastlines and on the open seas and spanning the UK, the Netherlands, and France, Wind, Tide & Oar creates a contemplative space, addressing themes of ecology, heritage, traditional skills, and maritime history.

Screening Friday 6 June

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Tove (12A)
Jun
6
to 7 Jun

Tove (12A)

A mesmerising performance by Alma Pöysti gives vivid life to Finnish artist and writer Tove Jansson, creator of the internationally beloved Moomin stories, in this emotional biopic directed by Zaida Bergroth. 

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Scott Bennett - Blood Sugar Baby
Jun
5
7:00 pm19:00

Scott Bennett - Blood Sugar Baby

One Family, one condition, and a hell of a hairy baby…. Yes, it’s a story about an ill baby, but it’s a very funny one with a happy ending, as new parents Scott and Jemma fight to get the right diagnosis for their daughter and are plunged into months of bewildering treatment, sleepless nights, celebrity encounters and bizarre side effects. 

Thu 5 Jun 2025
Tickets: £18
Unreserved Seating
Time: Doors 7pm
Ages: 16+

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National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire (15)
Jun
5
7:00 pm19:00

National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire (15)

Gillian Anderson (Sex Education), Vanessa Kirby (The Crown), and Ben Foster (Lone Survivor) lead the cast in Tennessee Williams’ timeless masterpiece, returning to cinemas.

As Blanche’s fragile world crumbles, she turns to her sister Stella for solace – but her downward spiral brings her face to face with the brutal, unforgiving Stanley Kowalski.

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LAST SWIM (15)
Jun
4
11:00 am11:00

LAST SWIM (15)

On A-level results day, Ziba (Deba Hekmat) holds her breath. Keen to study astrophysics at university, she’s equally determined to make the first day of her adult life one to remember. But when her tight-knit group of friends are joined in a cross-London all-day party by newcomer Malcolm (Denzel Baidoo), she must reckon with a darker truth.

Screening from Wednesday 4 June

Screening Wednesday 4 June

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Lil Miss Lady
May
31
7:00 pm19:00

Lil Miss Lady

HighRise Entertainment presents a journey into the history of Grime with a multimedia, genre-smashing, interactive-rave-experience starring MC Lady Lykez.

Sat 31 May 2025
Tickets: Adult £12, Open Concession £10, Pay It Forward £14
Time: 7.45pm - 9.15pm
Unreserved standing
Ages: 14+

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The Amateur (12A)
May
30
to 5 Jun

The Amateur (12A)

  • Gloucester Guildhall (map)
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A brilliant CIA cryptographer, Charlie Heller’s (Malek) world comes crashing down after his wife (Brosnahan) is targeted in a London terror attack. When his supervisors refuse to take action, Charlie’s intelligence becomes the ultimate weapon as he embarks on a dangerous trek across the globe to track down those responsible.

Screening from Friday 30 May

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Slade in Flame (12A)
May
24
7:00 pm19:00

Slade in Flame (12A)

Described as ‘the Citizen Kane of British pop movies’ by critic Mark Kermode, Slade in Flame both confounded and delighted audiences when it was released in 1975, at the height of the legendary glam-rock band’s success. Starring the band themselves, this was a music film like no other.

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An Army of Women (PG)
May
24
to 29 May

An Army of Women (PG)

  • Gloucester Guildhall (map)
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A powerful documentary record of a landmark fight against institutional inequality and misogyny, An Army of Women is a compassionate portrait of the women confronting a broken system and a rally cry for activism wherever such situations exist. Showing the power and hope of collective action, it’s a film of resounding relevance worldwide.

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UK Subs
May
23
7:30 pm19:30

UK Subs

Led by the indefatigable 72 years young Charlie Harper - now venerated as the godfather of UK punk - the band maintain that true spirit of punk rock continuing to inspire each subsequent generation of fans.

Plus support from
GUITAR GANGSTERS

Fri 23 May 2025
Tickets: £25
Standing
Time: Doors 7.30pm
Ages: 14+ (U18’s must be accompanied)

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Celebrating 60 years of the Churchdown Male Voice Choir
May
17
7:00 pm19:00

Celebrating 60 years of the Churchdown Male Voice Choir

This Locally renowned choir presents a gala performance that takes you on a journey spanning six decades of music. 

Grab a drink and immerse yourself in the Magical musical essences that is Churchdown male voice choir.

From operas to musicals, to modern day music – there is something for everyone

Sat 17 May 2025
Tickets £15
Times:
Doors 6.30pm
Show Starts 7pm
Unreserved seating

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Holy Cow (15)
May
16
to 17 May

Holy Cow (15)

An 18-year-old growing up in France’s Jura region, Totone (Clement Faveau) spends most of his time drinking beer and partying with his friends. But when he’s unexpectedly faced with taking care of his young sister and making a living, he has to buck up his ideas. Now in control of the family farm, he decides to enter a competition for the best Comté cheese in the region – hoping to win gold and a hefty 30,000 euro prize.

Screening from Friday 16 May

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The Stimming Pool (12A)
May
15
11:00 am11:00

The Stimming Pool (12A)

Five neurodiverse artists create a singular visual project that gives a fascinating glimpse into their experience. 

Skip the test, drop the mask, reclaim the space… An experimental, at times fantastical hybrid feature film co-created by the Neurocultures Collective and filmmaker Steven Eastwood, The Stimming Pool is an alternative and artistic take on what it’s like to live with neurodivergence in a world often hostile to those who are different. 

Screening Thursday 15 May only

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