What's on this weekend in Gloucester? 🎄

The weather outside might be a bit frightful, but the events are so delightful! Join us for a weekend of festive cheer, including:

ALL WEEKEND

🎁 Gloucester Quays Christmas Markets - Sat: 10am to 6pm, Sun: 10am to 5pm

SATURDAY, 15TH NOVEMBER

🎁 FUNtastic Christmas Fair at St Mary de Crypt - 10am to 3pm

🎶 Gloucester Lantern Parade Carol Service at Gloucester Cathedral - 4pm to 4.30pm

🏮 Gloucester Lantern Parade - Starting at Gloucester Cathedral at 4.50pm

🎄 Tree of Light Switch On at Kings Square - 5.35pm

Find out more here.

Let’s make Gloucester Shine! ✨

This festive season, we are celebrating the heart of our city; the independent shops, small businesses, community champions, and charitable organisations who bring warmth, joy, and togetherness to Gloucester.

👉 NOMINATE your local Hero!

Whether it’s:

🛍️ A local business that goes the extra mile for its customers

💝 A charity making a real difference

🙌 A community hero who spreads positivity and kindness

Selected nominations will be featured across our website, social media, and local promotions - shining a spotlight on the best of Gloucester!

👉 Find out more and nominate here! 

SAVE THE DATE - Gloucester Santa Fun Run 🎅

Run, Walk, Stroll or Jog 1 or 5 K!

We can't wait to see you in your festive fancy dress. This year the #GlosSantaFunRun is on Saturday 13th December 2025 from outside the new University Campus in Kings Square. Registration from 9.30am for a 10.30 start.

Last year, 650 of you helped raise over £5,000 for local charities; so let’s beat that this year and see if we can get 1,000. Lets fill Kings Square! So please spread the word and get your friends, colleagues and neighbours involved or to sponsor you and your team.

👉 Find out more here.