Local Events

Gloucester Goes Retro

One of the highlights of the city’s vibrant festival calendar, Gloucester Goes Retro features over 500 classic vehicles filling the historic Gate Streets and Gloucester Docks. You will find famous car brands from yesteryear including Aston Martin, Jensen, Bentley, Triumph, Morris and Alvis to name just a few. Incredible vehicles from the 1900s through the Roaring Twenties and the War Years to the gleaming chrome of the fifties, the iconic designs of the Swinging Sixties, sports cars from the eighties and an instant nostalgia hit from nineties classics.

The Royal International Air Tattoo – Friday 17th July – Sunday 19th July 2026 

The Royal International Air Tattoo is a world-class celebration of aviation, held each year at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire. Featuring hundreds of aircraft and spectacular flying displays, it brings together air forces and enthusiasts from across the globe. It’s the ultimate festival of flight—thrilling, inspiring, and truly unforgettable.

Gloucestershire’s Vintage and Country Extravaganza – Friday 31st July – Sunday 2nd August 2026  

Taking place at South Cerney Airfield, near Cirencester, the much-anticipated event promises another spectacular edition featuring thousands of vintage transport exhibits, three live arenas and a rich variety of countryside attractions. Hosted by the Stroud Vintage Transport & Engine Club, the Extravaganza has become a much-loved fixture on the national events calendar, drawing in enthusiasts, families, and collectors from across the UK. Over three fun-filled days, visitors can enjoy a nostalgic celebration of transport history, countryside traditions and all things vintage.

Cheltenham Festivals

• Cheltenham Science Festival: 2 – 7 June 2026 

• Cheltenham Food & Drink Festival – 19 – 21 June 2026 

• Cheltenham Music Festival: 3 – 11 July 2026 

• The Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival: 9 – 18 October 2026.  

• Gloucester Quays and Historic Docks – Runs weekends from November 7–8 until December 19-20 

• Cheltenham Christmas Market (The Promenade and Long Gardens) 

• Gift Market dates: 19th to 22nd November 2026 

• Arts & Crafts Market dates: 10th to 23rd December 2026 

Three Counties Showground

• Malvern Autumn Show – Friday 25th September – Sunday 27th September 2026 

• A vibrant festival of gardening, food and countryside life. Across three inspiring days, enjoy spectacular RHS floral displays, giant vegetable competitions, expert talks, delicious local food and plenty of family-friendly entertainment 

• Royal Three Counties Show – Friday 12th June – Sunday 14th June 2026 

• One of the UK’s largest and longest-running celebrations of farming, food and rural life, held annually at the Three Counties Showground in Malvern.  Across three unforgettable days, enjoy spectacular livestock displays, live entertainment, artisan food and shopping, plus over 100 family-friendly activities for all ages 

• Three Counties Food + Drink Festival – Saturday 25th July – Sunday 26th July 2026 

• Winter Glow – Friday 20th November – Thursday 31st December 2026e