Upcoming events at the Heritage Hub
Saturday 5th September, 12-4pm - 'Go with the Flow' a focus on our local rivers and freshwater.
Saturday 3rd October, 1-3pm - 'Hops, apples, grapes' a focus on local brewers, cider makers and wine growers
For more information and to book your place on any of the day's talks, please visit the Heritage Hub Events page. You can also find details of our monthly online 'Secrets Revealed' talks there.
Gloucester History Festival tickets now available
Gloucester History Festival | Autumn Festival
5 - 20 September 2026
Tony Robinson, Caroline Quentin, Jung Chang, Dan Jones, David Olusoga, Penny Mordaunt, Michael Wood, Nick Crane, Amy Jeffs, Emily Hauser, Martin Sixsmith, Ronald Hutton and Andrew Graham-Dixon are just some of the world-class speakers who will be joining us this September.
Join 150 of Britain’s top historians, authors and broadcasters in a mouthwatering programme of 52 events in the magical setting of Blackfriars Priory, Gloucester. Join us via livestream or in-person for new revelations and something to quench everyone's curiosity. There is also an incredible line up of 30 free events in the Scriptorium Buttery: bring the family and immerse yourself in the past.
There’s something for everyone at this year's Autumn Festival!
Book now: gloucesterhistoryfestival.co.uk | 07847 138531
Additional information and updates about the festival can be found on Facebook, Instagram and X
Voices Gloucester: A Busy Season of Heritage, Culture and Community Events
Voices Gloucester continues to bring people together through a vibrant programme of events celebrating local heritage, creativity and diverse community stories. From exhibitions and living history to films, talks and guided walks, there is something for everyone to enjoy over the coming weeks.
The programme begins on 8 August with a private view of Friendly Furniture at St Mary de Crypt, taking place from 12.30pm to 2.30pm. This special event offers an opportunity to explore the exhibition and meet others involved in the project.
In August, Voices Gloucester will be appearing at Car Boot Soul in Hempsted Meadows on 16 and 23 August, with activities taking place during normal car boot market hours.
September brings a packed calendar of events. On 5 September, Tony Conder will be bringing Gloucester's history to life in costume as part of the city's Gloucester Day celebrations.
The following day, 6 September, Voices Gloucester will take part in a Human Library event hosted by the Gloucester Neuro Diverse Artist Collective in the Dunrossil Room at the Heritage Hub, from 12pm to 4pm. Visitors will have the opportunity to engage in conversations that challenge perceptions and celebrate diverse experiences.
A series of Scriptorium Sessions as part of the Gloucester History Festival follows on 12-13th September at Blackfriars Priory, Gloucester. On 13 September, historian Janina Ramirez will speak at 11am, followed by a Voices Gloucester-led guided walk using the new Heritage Trail map. Later in the day, visitors can enjoy talks on Morelands Matches at 3.15pm and Tankers on the Severn at 5.15pm.
On 15 September, Voices Gloucester will contribute to the Ukrainian Heritage and UK Institutions Conference at the Victoria and Albert Museum, highlighting the importance of heritage in supporting communities and preserving cultural identity.
The month concludes on 20 September with Our Eid & Hidden Horses, featuring two films and a question-and-answer session in the Dunrossil Room at the Heritage Hub, from 3pm to 5pm.
These events showcase the breadth of Voices Gloucester's work, combining heritage, storytelling, community engagement and creative expression. We look forward to welcoming both familiar and new faces to this exciting programme of activities.
For further details of all these events please see the Voices Gloucester website