Online workshop - designed to give you all the info you need, to decide if a charity is the right thing for you or not.

>> When and where? Fri 6 June 10.30am (45 min session), online.

>> How much? You can join the workshop live, for free.

>> Where? - Online

We have three Hush Now workshops coming up in May as part of a project that gives a voice to the unmarried mothers who were stigmatised and hidden away in Mother & Baby Homes.

20th May 6-8pm: Writing workshop

21st May 6-8pm: Music workshop

22nd May 6-8pm: Embroidery workshop

Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham

Fine Lines Illustration and Animation Festival is a celebration of visual storytelling. Its a fun, playful and inspiring day where anyone can find out how animated shows or graphic novels get made, meet artists and discover new ideas.

Saturday May 10th from 11am to 5.30pm

University of Gloucestershire's Creative Campus, The Park, Cheltenham, GL50 2RH

Over the past couple of years, many people have asked us about the way we work. At the same time, we’re keen to learn from others who are tackling similar challenges. So, we’re opening up a space for conversation—a chance to share ideas, experiences, and approaches to contemporary arts, cultural events, and even social change, both here in Gloucester and beyond.

Monday 19 May // 12pm – 1pm // Online (via zoom) // FREE

Working with the theme bio diversity and diversity of bodies, BODYSCAPE dancers Jemima Bennett, Rebecca Stapleford and Juliana Avila will invite workshop participants to explore improvisational movement techniques in response to the natural environment of National Trust Site Tinkley Gate.

Saturday 10 May 2025:
Workshop 1 Bone to Stone 10am-12pm
Workshop 2 Meadow Score 1pm-3pm

Tinkley Gate

Small group workshops led by Ukrainian craftsmen and women. A unique opportunity to try something new!

10 and 17 May, 2025

The Folk of Gloucester

Children's Easter holiday art club for fun, play and social time. For children up to 14 years old ish…

Weds 16th and Weds 23rd, 10am - 4 pm

Trinity Rooms, Stroud

Hop into our Easter EGGStravaganza. See you there!

12 to 3 pm, Saturday 19th April 2025

Eastgate Indoor Market, Gloucester

We invite you to a day of inspirational talks, creative discussions and collective thinking. A one day symposium investigating the powerful role art, creativity, culture can play in bringing about real and meaningful change to our communities across the Stroud district. All welcome!

Friday 11th April 10am - 4.30pm

Brunel Goods Shed, Stroud, GL5 3AP

Love a bit of comedy? Well walk this way as Stroud Improv are preparing for our biggest improv comedy performance to date! Also…read on if you fancy joining!

April 11th at 7pm

Lansdown Hall, Stroud!

Tonight it’s going to be getting hot in here…READ MORE for events happening TONIGHT ONLY and this Sunday…secrets from the world production design, teasers, tasters, stunners.

7.30pm on Friday 21st March and Sunday 23rd, 12 noon

Landsdown Hall and at Museum in the Park

As part of our Big Give fundraising week, we are collaborating with incredible artists to bring you The Big Art Bid! We’ll be auctioning donated works from our generous sculptors, printmakers, illustrators and more- all to raise funds for Windows of Welcome.

Thursday 20th March 7pm-9pm - a huge range of affordable art from £5-£200 - plus a raffle!

@The Long Table in Stroud

Join Cheltenham Arts Network for their next meeting and find out about all the different ways to set up an organisation - with an arts focus.

Sixteen Gallery in Cheltenham is hosting Scapegrace: Paintings by Karen Greenstreet. The exhibition will showcase 12 vibrant, abstract paintings from the recently completed Scapegrace series.

17 – 24 April, 2025

Sixteen Gallery, Cheltenham

A fun and creative dance class where you can explore movement improvisation and contact improvisation!

WHEN: Saturday 29 March & 29 April, 10:00 - 12:00

WHERE: Gloucester Guildhall, 23 Eastgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1NS

An exciting, new 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. A fascinating exploration through dance, music, sound and spoken word.

WHEN: Tuesday 8th April, 19:00 (doors open at 18:30) FREE

WHERE: Gloucester Guildhall, 23 Eastgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1NS

Beyond the Veil is a mindful photography project which took place over 6 weeks. It aims to break down barriers around hijabi and niqabi women through their creative photography.

8th - 15th March 2025

Kings Square, Gloucester

Join us for the third Cirencester Big Lunch~it’s free to attend~sign up now to get involved at markets@cirencester.gov.uk

Sunday June 22nd, from 12 noon to 6pm at Abbey Grounds!

Cirencester

Stroud Film Festival is well underway with some amazing events happening…fancy yourself learning the basics’s of filmmaking for beginners?

8th and 9th March for 18 and over AND 14-18 year olds

Around Stroud

Join the Gloucestershire Data Day team for 'AI Hour' - a regular series of online conversations exploring what developments in artificial intelligence mean for Gloucestershire.

Our first session ' Engaging with AI takes a team' is coming up next month on
Wednesday 9th April from 1 - 2pm - online.

Are you angry? This band is angry. Come as you are and bring anyone with you who needs an outlet to shout at the sky. Restless might be the most necessary thing you do this week.

Saturday, 15th March, 7.30pm – 8.45pm (Doors at 7pm)

FREE, but please book in advance Age guide 18+

Venue: The Music Works, 27 Saint Aldate Street, Kings Square, Gloucester GL1 1RP

Are you aged 16-30? A budding market trader, young entrepreneur, online seller, or small business owner?

Come trade at our Market, On Cirencester Market Place, on Saturday 21st June.

Come and revel in the power of the spoken word at our Poetry & Words Night, headlined by T. S. Eliot Poetry Prize winner 2021 Joelle Taylor. Before Joelle, we will hear emerging voices from the CSA survivor community, hosted by Viv Gordon.

Thursday, 13th March, 7pm – 9.30pm (Doors at 6.30pm)

FREE, but please book in advance Age guide 14+

Venue: Old Chambers building (formally The Chambers), 27 St Aldgate Street, Kings Square, Gloucester GL1 1RP

We would love to invite you to THE GRIP - a live production about families, separation and the Windrush.

🗓 Thursday 20 March 2025 // Doors open 6:30pm // Pay what you can // Age recommendation 14+

📍 Trinity Centre, Trinity Rd, St Jude’s, Bristol BS2 0NW

A Forest Grown Arts Festival Proudly presented by Wyldwood Arts - Join us for a vibrant month of events and performances happening across the enchanting Forest of Dean throughout March.

All activities are free or low cost!

Forest of Dean

This exhibition presents the work of Fine Art and Photography students exploring the theme of GL50: OUR SURROUNDINGS REIMAGINED. The students aim to reinterpret, transform or challenge perceptions of Cheltenham’s urban, natural and cultural landscapes, providing fresh perspectives on the familiar. Come along and get a peek at the next generation of creative talent!

SIXTEEN GALLERY | 15 - 19 MARCH

Cheltenham

Performed by a cast of four skilled young dancers in a wooden shed, the show invites its audience to be on the outside and look in. A unique blend of dance, spoken word and projection - made with and by young people across the UK. 

WHEN: Thursday 6th March, 19:30

WHERE: GL1 Leisure Centre, Gloucester, GL1 1DT

Monthly free drop in event for Southwest creatives that offers a held space for arts professionals and community artists to be together.

WHEN: Friday 28 March, 13:30 - 16:30

WHERE: Swindon Dance, Regent Circus, Swindon, SN1 1QF

Join us for FREE creative workshop & event programme for adult survivors of child sexual abuse, friends & allies.

Tue 11th to Sun 16th March - All events are FREE but please book in advance.

Venue: Old Chambers building (formally The Chambers), 27 St Aldate Street, Kings Square, Gloucester GL1 1RP