Gloucester History Festival
5 – 20 September 2026
The Gloucester History Festival travels back in time from 5 to 20 September with two packed weeks of talks, parades, tours, performances and family events across 30 venues all over the city, with medieval Blackfriars Priory at its heart.
Join Britain’s top speakers including Tony Robinson, Dan Jones, David Olusoga, Natalie Haynes, Katja Hoyer, Lucy Worsley, Nick Crane, Janina Ramirez, Nandini Das and many more in the ancient heart of Roman Gloucester.
With 150 events, 100 leading historians and 30 free activities for all ages in the Blackfriars Scriptorium, Britain’s oldest surviving medieval library, don’t miss the opportunity to experience history everywhere you turn.
The digital Blackfriars Talks programme can also be enjoyed livestreamed or on demand at home.
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Booking opens in July