What's on this weekend in Gloucester?

There's lots to see and do for all ages this weekend, including...

ALL WEEKEND:

😋 Foodie Passport at various locations across the city centre - after 5pm

🩷 Moomin 80: Moomin ABC exhibition at the Museum of Gloucester

FRIDAY, 26TH SEPTEMBER:

☕ Connections over Coffee at Coal Kitchen - 10am to 11.30am

🫅 Character Tour of The Folk of Gloucester - 11am to 12.30pm

🍺 Oktoberfest at The Thirsty Pine - 6pm to 11.45pm

🎶 Ella & Friends by Candlelight at Gloucester Cathedral - 7.30pm to 9.30pm

🎤 "I Get Knocked Down" - the untold story of Chumbawamba (film screening and Q&A) at The Folk of Gloucester - 7.30pm to 10pm

🍟 Baga Chipz - 'Chip Off The Old Block' Tour at Gloucester Guildhall - 7.30pm to 9.30pm

🎶 Iron Rooster - Tribute to Foo Fighters at The Black Cat (below the Dick Whittington's) - Doors open 9.30pm, band starting at 10pm

SATURDAY, 27TH SEPTEMBER:

🫅 Character Tour of The Folk of Gloucester - 11am to 12.30pm

🏉 Rugby Takeover in Kings Square - From 11am

⚔️ Glorious Glevum Tour at the Museum of Gloucester - 2pm to 3pm

🍺 Oktoberfest at The Thirsty Pine - 6pm to 11.45pm

Find out more about all of these events here.

Believe in Gloucester Awards - Last few days to vote!

Have you voted for your favourite local business, yet?

Voting closes at midnight on Sunday, 28th September.  There are 13 categories to choose from and the competition is really close.

So, don't delay, vote here today!

Connections Over Coffee ☕ 

Join us at Coal Kitchen, Gloucester Quays for a relaxed morning of networking, fresh coffee, and meaningful connections. Whether you’re looking to grow your network, spark new collaborations, or simply enjoy great conversation with like-minded professionals, this is the perfect space to do it.

Expect a warm welcome, a chance to meet new faces, and plenty of opportunities to share ideas in a friendly and informal setting. Come for the coffee, leave with new connections!

It's free for BID members and £7.00 each for non-members.

Reserve your place here.

Lions at Large - Fairwell event & charity auction 🦁

If you're missing the Lions at Large Trail, there's another opportunity to see them all in one place and to get your hands on your very own to showcase in your business...

🦁 Farewell Event - 4th & 5th October, 10am to 4pm: All 86 lions will be gathered in one place at Cheltenham Racecourse. Where you'll have the chance to snap a roarsome selfie, purchase raffle tickets and get your hands on some Lions at Large merchandise! Book your tickets here.

🦁 Lions At Large Auction - 9th October from 6.30pm: The gorgeous Lions will go under the hammer at the Lions at Large Auction, which is being held at Gloucester Cathedral. This is your chance to give one of these stunning sculptures a permanent home and support an incredible cause - the Big Space Cancer Appeal and Cheltenham and Gloucester Hospitals Charity. Interested in bidding? Please register your interest here.

Find out more about the trail and events here.

Bystander Intervention Training - FREE

Join Suzy Lamplugh Trust’s Active Bystander Intervention Training – a free, 30-minute online session that gives you five practical tools to safely intervene when you witness harassment.

From unwanted touching and catcalling to persistent staring, we’ll show you how to respond in a way that supports the person targeted without compromising your own safety.

📅 Wednesday 22nd October, 2025

⌚ 12pm - 12.30pm 

Register your place here.