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5–20 Sep 2026Literary · Blackfriars Priory and other Gloucester venues

Gloucester History Festival (Autumn 2026)

The longer autumn edition of Gloucester's twice-yearly history festival — over two weeks of talks at Blackfriars Priory and the cathedral.

About

The autumn programme runs over two weeks and is the larger of the festival's two editions. Talks are held in Blackfriars Priory, Gloucester Cathedral chapter house and the Guildhall.

Past speakers have included Mary Beard, David Olusoga, Bettany Hughes, Simon Schama and Lucy Worsley. Tickets are released in batches through the summer.