by Jessica Law | Mar 6, 2026 | Events at The Folk of Gloucester, News, Press release, The Folk
From Friday 27th to Sunday 29th March 2026, The Folk of Gloucester will be celebrating international theatre day with a festival weekend showcasing acting and writing talent from Gloucestershire and beyond. The historic Tudor building on Westgate Street will host a...
by Jessica Law | Feb 19, 2026 | Events at The Folk of Gloucester, News, The Folk
On Thursday the 12th of March, local folk songs forgotten for more than a century will be given a new lease of life through acclaimed folk musicians Cathy Tattersfield and Jess Arrowsmith. The duo are bringing their new album of traditional Gloucestershire songs, “New...
by Jessica Law | Jan 29, 2026 | Events at The Folk of Gloucester, News, Press release, The Folk
On Saturday the 21st of February, The Folk of Gloucester is playing host to a unique, immersive night of music and storytelling commemorating and celebraring the Ingush (Ghalghai) people of the North Caucasus. In 1944, the Ingush people were driven out of their...
by Jessica Law | Oct 3, 2025 | Events at The Folk of Gloucester, News, Press release, The Folk
We are delighted to announce that our historic Tudor building on Westgate Street has been awarded an unrestricted grant of £25,000 by the Postcode Local Trust, made possible by the players of the People’s Postcode Lottery. Awarded in July, this grant will contribute...
by Jessica Law | Aug 13, 2025 | Events at The Folk of Gloucester, News, Press release, The Folk
Gloucester Day is set to return on Saturday September 6, with a day of parades, stalls, music and entertainment, all celebrating the city’s rich and fascinating history. The popular annual event commemorates the lifting of the Siege of Gloucester in 1643 and...
by Jessica Law | Jul 11, 2025 | Events at The Folk of Gloucester, News, Press release, St Michael's Tower, The Folk, Tower Events
The Gloucester Festival of Archaeology returns from 14th to 26th July 2025, offering an immersive exploration of the city’s hidden past. Presented in partnership with Gloucester BID Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucester Civic Trust, Museum of Gloucester, Gloucestershire...