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Sunday 26th October - Sunday 16th November 2025

Gloucester Music Society: 'Youth's the Season'

15:00 - 17:00
Our 95th season continues. On 26th October, Nathaniel and Alexander Boyd bring cello sonatas by Debussy, Rachmaninov and Brahms. On 16th November, Milo Harper plays a variety of pieces for harp, from CPE Bach to York Bowen. Concerts held on Sundays at 3pm. Refreshments available. Do join us! Tickets £25, students £5, 2025/2026 season tickets £125. Ivor Gurney Hall, Pitt Street, Gloucester GL1 2BH. gloucestermusicsociety.org.uk

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What's On

Tuesday 28th October - Saturday 1st November 2025

Guys & Dolls

19:30 - 22:00
The Cotswold Savoyards presents Frank Loesser's classic celebrated musical comedy about rolling the dice and falling in love under the bright lights of Broadway. Guys &...

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Thursday 30th October - Thursday 18th December 2025

Further Your French With Fun

14:00 - 16:30
Speak French with greater confidence. Learn about the language and the culture, and improve your vocabulary. Small group. Intermediate level. Supportive atmosphere with a tutor who has both a French and English background. Thursdays from 2pm-4.30pm at Christchurch, Malvern Road, Cheltenham GL50 2JH.

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Saturday 1st November 2025

Going to a Go Go at The Mod Show

19:30 - 22:00
This November at the Bacon Theatre, experience a high-energy journey through the golden era of mod, soul, rocksteady and two-tone. A musical evening, intertwined with...

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Saturday 1st November - Saturday 29th November 2025

Visit the Folk of Gloucester this Autumn

10:00 - 16:00
The Folk of Gloucester is a historic Tudor building on Westgate Street. We're free to look around Tuesday mornings and Thursdays – Saturdays 10am-4pm, with a tranquil...

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Competitions

Saturday 1st November - Sunday 30th November 2025

Nature's Fireworks at Westonbirt this Autumn

00:00 - 00:00
Don’t miss the world-famous colours at Forestry England’s Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, this autumn. The trees will provide a glorious riot of colour, that...

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Autumn memories made at Newark Park

00:00 - 00:00
Come and see the autumnal colours at National Trust’s Newark Park, and learn more about the special trees throughout the garden. Or why not stretch your legs and explore...

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Monday 3rd November - Monday 15th December 2025

Learn to Jive

19:00 - 21:00
It’s fun, it’s cool and you get fit at the same time. Dance to Rock ’n’ Roll, swing and modern music. Weekly classes. No partner required. Two left feet essential....

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Wednesday 5th November - Sunday 9th November 2025

Stroud Book Festival 2025

00:00 - 00:00
Get ready to dive into five days of unforgettable events. From headline talks by world-renowned authors to magical moments for children, powerful conversations, performances, panels, workshops and more. It's time to start planning your perfect Festival experience. We can’t wait to welcome you! For the full line-up of events and speakers, please visit www.stroudbookfestival.org.uk

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Friday 7th November 2025

Dunkertons Presents The Bowie Band

18:30 - 23:30
Featuring an incredible 8-piece band of musicians from The Album Project, UK Pink Floyd Experience and fronted by Leo Live, The Bowie Band perform favourite songs from the...

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Thursday 13th November 2025

Sounds of the 60s at Cheltenham Town Hall

19:30 - 22:15
Experience THE Sixties show that's wowed audiences all over the world with legendary music by The Beatles, The Stones, The Monkees, The Beach Boys, The Kinks, The Searchers,...

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Saturday 15th November 2025

Gloucester Lantern Parade and Lights Switch On

16:50 - 19:00
The Lantern Parade returns, starring ‘Community in Nature’ magical lantern creations by local schools and community groups. The procession will illuminate the city centre moving through the gate streets, around the University of Gloucestershire building in King's Square, and finishing at Blackfriars Priory. 4.50pm. brightnightsgloucester.co.uk

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Sunday 16th November - Sunday 14th December 2025

Winter Markets at Bisley WI Village Hall

10:30 - 13:30
Bisley markets on 16th November and 14th December. Perfect opportunity for Christmas shopping, including local produce, gifts & plants. Charity raffles on day. Free entry. 10.30am-1.30pm. Manor Street, GL6 7AX. Additional parking at Bisley Blue Coats.

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Tuesday 18th November 2025

I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again...Again!

19:30 - 21:30
Cryogenically frozen after the 60th anniversary (in 2024), the ISIRTAA musicians and performers have been let out of the BBC Archives for a noble cause – the ‘80 for 80’ campaign, to help keep the Cheltenham Playhouse afloat (the idea of turning it into a boat was nixed early on). 7.30pm. For tickets visit cheltplayhouse.org.uk

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Friday 21st November 2025

Teckels Animal Charity Winter Ball

19:00 - 23:50
Join us for the Teckels Animal Sanctuaries Winter Ball at Hatherley Manor Hotel and Spa. Enjoy a three-course meal, live music and a charity auction, all while supporting rescue cats and dogs in need. 7pm - Midnight Tickets £69 and available now via our website: teckelsanimalsanctuaries.co.uk

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Friday 21st November - Sunday 4th January 2026

Cheltenham Ice Rink

10:00 - 22:20
Cheltenham’s magical indoor ice rink returns to Imperial Gardens. Enjoy real, regularly reconditioned ice for a great skating experience. Open to skaters aged 3+ and...

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Saturday 22nd November 2025

Pittville Pump Room Christmas Lights Switch On

00:00 - 00:00
Kick off the festive season at Pittville Pump Room. Enjoy live music, family entertainment and the Christmas lights switch-on. Father Christmas will make an appearance, with activities for all ages. A seasonal afternoon set against the beautiful backdrop of this historic Cheltenham venue. From 2pm.

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Sunday 23rd November 2025

Tewkesbury Christmas Market and Lights Switch On

12:00 - 18:00
Christmas Market with 80 festive stalls, food and drink, fairground rides, music stage with live performances, lights switched on at 5pm, Santa’s grotto/sleigh, and lots of family entertainment. Tewkesbury Town Centre. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/tewkesburychristmaslights/events

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Wednesday 26th November - Saturday 29th November 2025

Disney's Beauty & the Beast at the Playhouse

19:00 - 21:30
Disney's beloved classic comes alive once more this autumn for a pre-Christmas spectacular. Alan Menken's familiar score pairs with all-new songs from the Broadway revival for a pitch-perfect musical theatre production. Experience, once more, the thrills, the drama, the music and the romance of Disney's Beauty and the Beast. 7.30pm (Saturday 2:30pm & 7:00pm). For information and tickets visit cheltplayhouse.org.uk

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Friday 28th November 2025

Dursley Presents The Christmas Lights Switch On

16:30 - 20:00
Festive Dursley and Dursley Town Council would like to invite you to our annual Christmas Lights Switch On event. 4.30pm-8pm. Dursley Town Centre. More details coming soon at https://www.dursleytowncouncil.gov.uk/festive-dursley-switch-on-event

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Saturday 29th November 2025

Popular Christmas Craft Fayre

10:00 - 15:30
Now in its fourth year, the Christmas craft fayre returns to Holy Trinity Church Minchinhampton, with over 30 quality craft stalls. A chance to pick up some special Christmas presents! Admission £1; under 16s free. 10am-3.30pm. Refreshments available. Bell Lane, Minchinhampton GL6 9BP

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Creative Writing Festival

10:00 - 17:00
Students, local writers, reading groups, industry professionals, and anyone curious about the craft and business of the written word are welcome to our inaugural Creative Writing Festival. Expect ‘meet the author’ sessions, panels with editors and authors, creative workshops for all levels, surprise guests from the bestseller charts and much more. 10am-5pm. Park Campus, University of Gloucestershire, Cheltenham GL50 2RH. For your free ticket, email sandrejevic@glos.ac.uk

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Advent Market & Light Switch On Cirencester

10:00 - 18:00
Christmas in Cirencester starts here! With lots of exciting things to make it a memorable occasion for all the family including over 100 stalls, live music performances, light switch on ceremony, Santa and his sleigh, and much more. The Market Place. Event by Cirencester Markets and Cirencester Town Council. For more details, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1393620628744677

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Charlton Kings Choral Society

19:30 - 21:30
Handel’s ‘Acis and Galatea’, ‘Let thy hand be strengthened’ and ‘Organ Concerto Op.4 No.6’. Soloists Hannah Davey (soprano) James Gilchrist (tenor) Joseph Hancock (tenor) Fionn Ó hAlmhain (bass) Fiona Brown (organ) John Wright (conductor). 7.30pm. Tickets £20 (including programme). Under 25s, in full-time education, £10. St. Andrew’s United Reform Church, Montpellier Street, Cheltenham GL50 1SP. ckcsonline.org.uk/concerts

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Sunday 30th November - Sunday 7th December 2025

Holy Trinity Christmas Tree Festival and Fayre

10:00 - 16:00
Our Christmas Tree Festival runs from Saturday 30th November to Sunday 7th December. Monday to Saturday 10am-4pm. Sunday 12-4pm. Call 07770 998 902 for more details. Christmas Fayre in the Church Hall on Saturday 6th December. 1-3pm. Stalls, raffles, tombola and refreshments. Call 01452 500229 for more details. Holy Trinity, Longlevens, Gloucester GL2 0AJ

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