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. 
Type of Event
Workshop - Paper Clay Tree Decorations
Join ceramic artist Rhi Jarman to create your own festive decorations using porcelain paper clay.
Workshop - Textile Postcard Arts
Join textiles artist Sue Green on this day workshop to learn how to sew a textile postcard.
Workshop - Paper Clay Lanterns
Join ceramic artist Rhi Jarman to create your own festive lantern using porcelain paper clay.
        
      
      Workshop - Porcelain Throwing
In this workshop Qian will teach you the fundamentals of throwing with porcelain. These will be broken down and taught with multiple demonstrations and one-to-one guidance including covering clay preparation, throwing, and details about turning, drying, and other making process that need to be considered when using porcelain.
Austentatious: Dances from Jane Austen
This year is the 250th anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen, if you want to learn the difference between Cotillions Longways and Boulangeries this talk will explain all.
        
      
      Workshop - Beaded Baubles
Using a vibrant selection of ribbons, sequins, pins, and beads, Mairi will teach you step-by-step through the process of transforming a simple polystyrene shape into a unique and sparkling decoration. Throughout the workshop, you will learn how to layer trims, add embellishments, and design your own colour combinations, giving you the confidence to continue making at home.
        
      
      Christmas Wreath Workshop
Hosted by Friends in support of Ampney Crucis Primary School, Workshop includes all materials, live demonstration with trained florist and refreshments
        
      
      Workshop - White Works Trappings
Over the course of the day, you will learn how to trap shells, buttons, plastic rings, beads, and string between two pieces of calico fabric stretched over an embroidery hoop. As part of creating this piece, you will be introduced to a variety of hand stitches.
Christmas Wreath Workshop
Hosted by Friends in support of Ampney Crucis Primary School, Workshop includes all materials, live demonstration with trained florist and refreshments
        
      
      Christmas Wreath Making Workshop
Have an evening of mulled wine, nibbles and wreath making.
        
      
      
        
      
      Workshop - Lavender Embroidery
Join our resident upholsterer and textile maker, Ruth Martin, on this half day workshop.