Events in Gloucester From 6th April – 12th April 2026

Events in Gloucester this week include family sessions at Gloucester Docks on weekends, with wellbeing walks along the River Severn towpath, routes often used for exercise but sometimes crowded during peak hours. These gatherings promote calm through direct interaction with natural spaces rather than structured entertainment.

Creative workshops take place at local hubs including painting events focused on native plants like bluebells, hosted in repurposed buildings near Kings Square where traces of the dismantled Jellicoe Plan still influence footpath layout. Cricut crafting sessions run weekly at Gloucester Quays, offering accessible digital art-making during daylight hours.

Evenings feature live music with country dancing at venues on Southgate Street, though this area faces congestion due to its historical design and limited parking near the docks. Inclusive clubs meet in buildings close to Gloucester Central railway station where public transport access is strong; some events are scheduled for midday or early evening, avoiding late-night disruption.

Adults over 30 join daytime clubbing at spaces adjacent to the canal, reflecting Gloucester’s history as a hub of industry and aerospace innovation. Fitness activities include football matches on the Fosse Way route and outdoor walks along green corridors linked by footbridges across the River Severn.

Children under eight can attend storytelling sessions weekly in Waterstones’ reading nook near the canal entrance, offering quiet space for focused attention without noise or crowds.

Check the listings below for times and venues.