What’s On in and around Cirencester
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Markets
Award winning historic Charter Markets, Arts & Crafts Market, Farmers' Market and Specialty Market.
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Phoenix Festival
24 and 25 August 2025
A community music and arts festival that offers two days of music, dance and family fun in the Abbey Grounds. -
Bands in the Park
Sundays July to September 2025
Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of free live music in the Abbey Grounds, Cirencester. -
Advent Festival
29 and 30 November 2025
Christmas in Cirencester is always special and creates a truly memorable family outing in our vibrant, beautiful and historical market town.
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Craftival
Craftival returns for another year to celebrate all things craft with our community of makers, craftspeople and community groups
Workshop - Screen-Printed Textiles - Layering Colour & Pattern
Join us for a 2 day workshop where you will have the opportunity to explore the possibilities of screen-printing and mark-making on to cloth using procion dyes.
Workshop - Portrait Painting
Join us for a 2 day workshop where you will have the opportunity to delve into the world of portrait painting using oil paints.
Workshop - Creative Natural Dyeing and Embroidery
This two day workshop will allow you to immerse into the world of natural dyes and embroidery
Workshop - Travel Journal
Join illustrator Emma Leyfield in this mindful 2 day travel journaling workshop and immerse yourself in a sketchbook
Workshop - Porcelain Throwing Weekend
Join ceramicist Qian Liu in 2-day workshop learning the throw porcelain clay.
Workshop - Hope Totems
Free drop-in, an open invitation to gather and make together and to celebrate the good stuff that happens when we do just that.
Workshop - Beginners Machine Sewing - Lauren Holloway
Get to know your way around a sewing machine and learn the basic techniques to help build your confidence and skills.
Craftivism - Papercraft
Free Drop-in , you are invited to join us for a day of papercraft and we offer you a chance to try two different papercrafts, paper weaving and linoprint, under the tutelage of two experienced makers.
Workshop - Ceramic Animal Platters
Join ceramic artist Rhi Jarman to design, create and decorate your own ceramic animal platter.
Ceramics Fair
Free drop-n, come along to browse work from a selection of local makers in the beautiful environment of our Gallery space.
Product Photography for Craftspeople with Yeshen Venema
Learn how to take a professional product shots in this hands on workshop with award winning photographer.
Squarespace for Craftspeople with Yeshen Venema
Learn how to create your own retail website on Squarespace in this hands-on workshop
Talk- Slow Love - Building a Slow Fashion Brand
Slow Love is a knitwear brand created by Cirencester-local Holly von Bock. The brand’s iconic knitwear has been seen on everyone from Giovanna Fletcher to Rita Ora. Known for their effortlessly oversized fit, the brand’s pieces are designed to last and become a favourite in your wardrobe.
Focus on Finance - Ask the Experts your Questions - FREE Drop in
Bring along any questions or concerns about the financial aspects of being a maker – either as an individual or an established business. Our team can give guidance on how to stay on top of your records, keep the taxman happy and much more.
Makers Elevens - Ask the Experts Your Questions - FREE Drop in
We’ll be here to answer those difficult questions you face as a professional maker and give advice
Clothes Swap
Come along to this fantastic session where you can swap your unwanted clothes for a whole new outfit.
Project Orpheus - Creative Orpheus Animals Workshops
In this workshop we will use upcycled materials to create trophy-style animals
Project Orpheus - Roman Swords and Shields Workshop
In this workshop you will create a Roman shield and sword so that you feel as ready as a real Roman soldier to venture into the world to do battle.
Project Orpheus - Children’s Mosaic Workshop: Big Cats
In this workshop children will learn about the Orpheus myth and its importance as they create mosaics inspired by big cats.
Actaeon Antlers Workshop
come and learn about the gory myth of Actaeon and Diana and take away some lovely antlers to remind you never to offend the gods.
Children’s Mosaic Workshop - Birds Mosaic Art
As part of the 200 year celebration of the Orpheus Mosaic, children will learn about the myth of Orpheus
Craftivism - Dream Making Workshop
Through this multi-sensory, quiet and mindful craftivisim workshop you can move from being a world-worrier into an empowered changemaker.
