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The Dobunni Poetry Festival is an annual celebration of poetry, people and place held in Stroud, Gloucestershire, showcasing poets of the West/South West alongside local talent.
15-17 October 2026
Stroud
SYSTEMS.BRICKS.HANDS is a group exhibition by emerging artists Arien Barley, Felix McClafferty and Matilda Power. Across three installations, the artists investigate the symbiotic processes of production, transformation and erosion within cities, information systems, and culture.
Studio 18, Stroud, 9th-13th October 2026
Creative sessions for survivors and allies of child sexual abuse.
Various dates and places - find out more and book tickets through our website.
Gloucester
Join our fun in-person Needle Felting Workshop and create cute fuzzy art with wool and needles!
Saturday 5th September 2026, 12:30 - 3pm @ £30
Emergence Commons, 1 Kendrick St, Stroud
Get ready to unleash your creativity at The Mabon Tree Ball! Join us for a fun, hands-on costume-making workshop held in person at Emmergence Commons for the Lansdown Hall. Whether you're a seasoned DIYer or just love crafting, this is your chance to design a unique outfit for the ball. Bring your ideas, your enthusiasm, and let's make some magical costumes together!
Tuesday 8 September, 2–7pm
Emergence Commons, 1 Kendrick Street, Stroud, GL5 1AQ
A relaxed meet up for Stroud's creatives. Meet people share ideas and make connections
Thursday 3 September, 5:30pm to 7pm - pay what you can
1 Kendrick Street, Stroud
Wild singing workshop with Sorrel Wilde. All welcome, no experience needed, bathe in nature and song and share in a delicious lunch.
19th September, 10am (gather at 9:30 for tea and settling)
Wild Acres, Breadstone, Berkeley, Glos.
A Baroque Opera first performed in London 1724, it tells the story of Julius Caesar and Cleopatra against the turbulent political world of ancient Egypt. Its combination of political intrigue, romance, revenge and comedy provides the setting for some of Handel’s most dazzling and emotionally powerful music.
3pm, Sunday 6th September, 2026
Holy Trinity, Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire
Sarah Gordon’s new play is an irreverent retelling of the life and legend of the Brontë sisters, and the story of the sibling power dynamics that shaped their uneven rise to fame.
Tuesday 22nd to Saturday 26th September @ 7.30pm, £16 pp
Cotswold Playhouse, Parliament Street, Stroud, GL5 1LW
Skateable sculptures come to Kings Square Gloucester for 1 week only!
📅 18–22 August 2026 🎟 Free and open to all
📍 King's Square, Gloucester
Open Studios, Gloucester - come and see where the magic happens!
This year, at selected dates and times between 15 and 23 August, five studios are open to visit where ten artists are showing their work .
In and around Gloucester
Inspired by Holst Victorian House's latest exhibition, Theodor von Holst: From Frankenstein to the Pre-Raphaelites, create imaginative fiction on dark, gothic themes.
02 Nov 2026 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, £30
Cheltenham
Drawing workshops at Holst Victorian House. Explore mark-making, observation and visual storytelling inspired by the Victorian age.
20 Sep 2026 10 am - 12 pm, £15
Cheltenham
Join for a live panel discussion with Royal Literary Fund writers Rebecca Tantony, Robin Mukherjee and Franny Moyle. Together, they will explore the question: How does writing change the writer?
Thursday 27 August 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Stroud Library
An invitation to an Open Day for Artists at the Gate art space in Gloucester
Wednesday 5 August from 12noon to 7pm
Find us at 21 Westgate Street, Gloucester (opposite Gloucester Antiques Centre)
Arts Council England is keen to understand the impact of the UK's recent heatwaves (May-July) on organisations in the cultural sector. We have put together this 5-minute survey to gather insights which will inform our support for the sector.
Deadline 7 August 2026
Summer Holiday Volunteer Opportunities Art Shape is looking for volunteers to support children's creative activities across Gloucestershire this summer! 🎨
📅 Dates & times: Various dates throughout the summer holidays
💷 Cost: Free to volunteer
📍 Location: Various venues across Gloucestershire
Bird Nerd and the Red List, brings the fragile beauty of our skies to life right before your eyes. This immersive, spellbinding performance turns urgent wildlife conservation into a breathtaking, must-see theatrical event. A stunning dance theatre performance piece, focusing on popular UK birds on the endangered species 'red list'. Take a journey with the birdwatcher as they embody four different birds; Lark, Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, Swift and Nightingale.
Raise the Bar’s 2026 Autumn 10-week courses are now open for applications! Led by two former Bristol City Poets, Vanessa Kisuule and Caleb Parkin, with 12 spaces available on each course. Priority for applicants in the South West.
Application deadline: 9pm on Sunday 26th July
Bristol M Shed
Open morning and art demo on Saturday 12th September. This free event is Suitable for all artists, including beginners. Watch published artist Caroline Tatham demonstrate fundamental watercolour techniques, learn about our courses & Tuscan retreat, and ask us questions. Tea and coffee will be provided!
The Cotswold Gardening School, Gossington Hall, Slimbridge, GL2 7DN
Who’s the online launch event for? Individuals Survivors of child sexual abuse Allies, friends and family members Organisations and Professionals Arts organisations Health providers Police services Churches and faith groups Local authority/council teams Community organisations Support services
Friday 10th July, 4pm - 5.30pm
Online Event
Filipino Heritage Day – A Barrio Fiesta in Gloucestershire
Date: Saturday, 4 July 2026 Time: 12:00 noon – 6:00 pm and Silent Disco: 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Admission: Free
Venue: King’s Square, Gloucester GL1 1RP
Free printmaking session for LGBTQIA+ young people at Newent Library!
Friday, 26 June 2026, 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Newent Library
An opportunity to see textile historian Kassia St Clair, as she reveals the history of fabric from across the world.
Saturday 20th June at 2.30pm
George Watson Hall in Barton Street, next door to Tewkesbury Museum
If you are a creative business in Gloucestershire, join us at The Growth Hub Tewkesbury on Thursday 18 June for a fully funded workshop: How to Ignite your Creative Business.
Behind the scenes of making my small business as environmentally sustainable as possible.
Live online 12th June 10:30 am
Once a year, Newent transforms into a town-wide yard sale trail. Stroll the route and browse driveway pop-ups filled with preloved finds, homemade bakes, handmade crafts and quirky treasures, all sold by your Newent neighbours.
Saturday, 20 June 2026 | 10am – 4pm
Across Newent
Join Queer Ecologist Izzy McLeod for creative workshops exploring the queer world of fungi.
Queer Fungi 101: Zine and Collage workshop Sunday 14 June | 13:30-15:30
Queer Fungi Interconnections: Embroidery and Applique Friday 19 June | 16:00-18:00
Stroud Library
For students and young people thinking about a creative career…come along to chat with friendly creative professionals who work across fashion, textiles, graphic design and make up!
Friday 29th May, 6.30 - 8 pm
Many Hands Reading Room, Nailsworth
Juggling & Movement Workshop with Charles Brockbank Join circus artist Charles Brockbank for a playful, hands-on workshop exploring juggling, movement and how we interact with the spaces around us.
📅 Monday 25 May ⏰ 10:00–11:30
The Chantry Centre, Dursley