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Big Feastival is back with 'something for everyone' in 2025
Big Feastival returns to the Cotswolds in August 2025 and this year's headline acts have just been confirmed — with some BIG names...
Cheltenham's Everyman Theatre among first in UK to introduce new cutting-edge hearing assistance system
One of Gloucestershire's best-loved entertainment venues, Cheltenham's Everyman Theatre, has become one of the first venues in the...
Brand-new jazz festival launches in Gloucester – with some top south west acts on the lineup
An all-new live music event is coming to one of Gloucester's best venues across three nights this May 2025 — the inaugural...
Exclusive: Bill Bailey is back in Gloucestershire for a week-long residency this summer
Comedy legend and musical maestro Bill Bailey is coming back to Gloucestershire this summer, with a week-long residency at The...
Finalists revealed for Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2025
The public has spoken! SoGlos readers have cast their votes to decide the finalists for this year's Gloucestershire Lifestyle...
Cheltenham Playhouse celebrates 80th birthday with daring 24-hour fundraising challenge
Aiming to raise £80,000 in its 80th year, Cheltenham Playhouse is inviting actors from across Gloucestershire and beyond to take...
This Gloucestershire-born TV star is entering the Celebrity Big Brother house
The cast for the 2025 series of Celebrity Big Brother is officially revealed, with Hollywood legend Mickey Rourke, RuPaul's Drag...
Gloucestershire-filmed TV shows snag multiple nominations at 2025 BAFTAs
The 2025 awards season continues as the nominations are released for this year's TV BAFTAs, with a selection of Gloucestershire...
Prince William makes appearance on new series of Clarkson's Farm
Popping up alongside Gloucestershire farming favourite Kaleb Cooper, Prince William is making his debut on top-rated Amazon Prime...
University students call for action to support grassroots musicians and songwriters in Gloucestershire
In a first-of-its-kind report for the region, music business students from the University of Gloucestershire are calling on the...
Legendary west country band headlining brand-new cider festival this summer in Gloucestershire
Prepare for a spring bank holiday weekend packed with cider, sausages and live music as tickets go on sale for the first ever...
The Roses Theatre marks 50th birthday with new community project
The Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury celebrates its 50th birthday in 2025 — and it's asking the community to share their memories and...
Dom Joly announces three more Cheltenham dates
After tickets quickly sold out for the first Dom Joly's SpeakeaZy event, the comedian has announced three more Cheltenham dates...
Cheltenham brewery launches official Record Store Day beer
Chart-topping Cheltenham brewery, DEYA, is marking Record Store Day by releasing a limited-edition beer and vinyl to celebrate the...
Two of the biggest boybands of the 90s are coming to Cheltenham
Members from two of the biggest and most successful boybands of the 90s and 00s, Boyzone and Westlife, are coming to Cheltenham as...
Gloucestershire's favourite clown Tweedy returns for Everyman's must-see pantomime in 2025
The Everyman Theatre announces news that everyone's favourite clown, Tweedy, is set to return to the stage to star in its 2025...
Jude Bellingham visits Forest of Dean factory to support launch of new sports drink
Sporting superstar Jude Bellingham was spotted at a Forest factory this March 2025, to support the launch of a new Lucozade...
Wolf Hall exhibition launches at Gloucestershire filming location for hit BBC TV series
After being used as a filming location for BBC Tudor drama, Wolf Hall, Berkeley Castle is giving visitors a look behind-the-scenes...
Eddie Izzard's coming to Cheltenham for one-night-only — and here's how you can get tickets
See the critically acclaimed, award-winning Eddie Izzard on stage in Gloucestershire, when she brings Shakespeare's iconic Hamlet...
Dom Joly announces Trigger Happy TV anniversary tour and exclusive new Gloucestershire event
Local legend, Dom Joly, is taking Trigger Happy TV on tour to celebrate the cult show's 25th anniversary in 2025 — and he's...
Voting now open for Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2025
Have your say to help crown Gloucestershire's best lifestyle businesses in 2025, with more new names in the running than ever...
RHS Malvern Spring Festival reveals exciting line-up of new attractions for 2025
Four brand new features have been announced for this year’s RHS Malvern Spring Festival this May 2025, as part of a celebration of...
Lineup for biggest ever Underground Festival in Gloucester is revealed
Gloucester Guildhall's Underground Festival is back and bigger than ever before this March 2025, with some of the UK's best new...
Retrospective of House announces exciting new venue and unmissable events for 2025
Retrospective Events is taking party nights to the next level in 2025 as it secures a brand-new home at Clavell & Hind in...
Here's who's coming to Cheltenham Jazz Festival in 2025
Cheltenham Jazz Festival has announced its exciting lineup for 2025, kicking off Cheltenham Festivals' 80th year with six days of...
Cheltenham chef honours Giffords Circus co-founder on 20th series of BBC's Great British Menu
The late Nell Gifford is honoured in an episode of BBC Two's hit cooking competition show, Great British Menu, where talented...
Sweet ways to treat your Valentine at Gloucester Quays
Whether you're treating your special someone, or treating yourself, this Valentine's Day, Gloucester Quays has you covered for...
Van Morrison comes to Gloucestershire for one-off gig
70s music legend Van Morrison pays the county another visit this March, performing hits from across his seven decades-long career...
University of Gloucestershire graduates shortlisted for Royal Television Society Awards
Continuing the University of Gloucestershire's strong track record of winning filmmaking awards, 19 recent graduates have made the...
Cheltenham's teenage Formula 1 hopeful signs career-defining deal to race in Japan
Gloucestershire's homegrown championship driver, teenager Zak O'Sullivan from Cheltenham, has signed a new deal to race in Japan...
Astronaut Tim Peake's new tour comes to Gloucestershire in 2025
Blasting off on a brand-new national tour, former ESA astronaut Tim Peake touches down in Cheltenham this September 2025 to share...
Competitive bodybuilder from Cheltenham joins cast of BBC's The Apprentice
The 18 candidates vying for the grand prize of the brand-new series of The Apprentice is revealed, with a former Cheltonian making...
Brand-new multi-venue music festival launching in Cheltenham
Shining a spotlight on the wealth of up-and-coming musical talent in Cheltenham, local promoter Audio Junk Food is launching a...
Cheltenham singer announces world tour dates in UK, US and Europe
Supporting her forthcoming third studio album 'EUSEXUA', FKA Twigs, who was born and raised in Cheltenham, has announced 10 global...
Hartpury alumni named captains for England, Wales and Ireland women's rugby teams
In a hat-trick for Hartpury University and Hartpury College, three of its alumni have just been announced as the England, Wales...
Cheltenham's newest bottomless brunch launches this January 2025
Popular bowling and games venue, Roxy Lanes on Cheltenham High Street, is launching a new bottomless brunch offer this January...
Entries open for Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2025
Set your business up for an award-winning year, with entries now open for the Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2025 — the county's...
Open auditions for UK tour of hit Friends musical are being held in Gloucestershire
Ever fancied yourself as a Ross, Rachel, Monica, Chandler, Joey or Phoebe — or maybe even a Gunther? Would-be stars of the stage...
Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards are back for 2025 — here's what you need to know
Gloucestershire's leading lifestyle awards are set to return in 2025, with a high calibre of partners — including proud...
Forest of Dean female racing driver ranked fourth best in the world
Becky Frankland from Coleford has claimed fourth place in the Formula Woman Nations Cup qualifiers at Dubai Autodrome this...
Gloucestershire racing driver represents England in pioneering Formula Woman Nations Cup World Qualifier
By reaching the Formula Woman Nations Cup showcase event in Dubai, Becky Frankland from the Forest of Dean is on the verge of...
'Pantomimes are not just a festive highlight; they play a crucial role in the financial sustainability of The Roses Theatre'
As well as providing a fantastic festive tradition for families across Tewkesbury and beyond, The Roses Theatre's annual pantomime...
Gloucester named one of the cheapest places in the UK to celebrate this New Year's Eve
Still considering options for an affordable night out this New Year's Eve? Locals need look no further, with Gloucester ranking as...
GCHQ reveals its annual Christmas code-cracker puzzle — can you solve it?
Festive thinking caps on! GCHQ is inviting Gloucestershire youngsters (and those who are young at heart) to take on its annual...
Gloucestershire meets Vegas in the Everyman Theatre’s glitziest (and silliest!) pantomime yet
At a packed press night performance of the Everyman Theatre’s ever-popular annual pantomime, attended by sparkling local showbiz...
Forest of Dean artist to support McFly on mini UK tour
McFly announces gig at Westonbirt Arboretum in Tetbury, with support from Glasgow rock band Twin Atlantic and Devon from the...
Disney Plus confirms season two of Jilly Cooper's Rivals
The romps are far from finished! Jilly Cooper's runaway hit Rivals is set to return for a second season, with the news being...
Ninja Warrior UK Gloucester's Christmas gift boxes back for 2024
Give the gift of a Ninja Warrior UK experience this Christmas, as the Gloucester attraction brings its Christmas gift boxes back...
How to get a top price seat for just £20 at Cheltenham's Everyman Theatre this Black Friday
Snap up a bargain night and save big on must-see shows at the Everyman Theatre this November 2024, thanks to the venue's Black...
James Bond star Daniel Craig revealed as mystery donor who helped save Stroud's Brimscombe Mill
British actor and star of the James Bond franchise, Daniel Craig, has been revealed as one of the mystery benefactors who helped...
Cheltenham Jazz Festival announces first wave of artists for 2025 — including Jools Holland
Jazz legend Jools Holland is coming to Cheltenham Jazz Festival in 2025, with the first wave of artists for next year's event...
Giffords Circus announces 25th anniversary show
Immerse yourself in another world and escape everyday life for a few blissful hours under the famous big top, as Giffords Circus...
EXCLUSIVE: New owner for former Revolution Cheltenham bar reveals reopening plans
The owner of Cheltenham's Home & Botanic nightclub, Epic Bars and Clubs, has snapped up the former Revolution bar on Clarence...
Gloucestershire green energy company helping to decarbonise Britain's TV and film industry
Stroud-based Ecotricity has been announced as the new partner for BAFTA albert's Creative Energy Scheme, supplying green energy to...
Gloucester Guildhall announces exciting Christmas events
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Gloucester Guildhall, as the venue announces a host of festive events taking place...
Sparkling Christmas parties set to return to Cheltenham's Leonardo Hotels
Friends and colleagues in Gloucestershire can look forward to celebrating at Leonardo Hotels this winter, as its Christmas parties...
Barn on the Farm festival cancelled for second year running
Gloucestershire music festival, Barn on the Farm, has been cancelled for the second year running, with organisers saying financial...
Famous illuminated tractors return to the Cotswolds this Christmas
Fast becoming a Cotswold Christmas tradition, the Banbury Christmas Tractor Run returns this December 2024, lighting up north...
Tweedy the Clown returning to Giffords Circus in 2025
It's official! Gloucestershire's favourite clown is returning to Gifford's Circus in 2025.
2000trees announces five headliners for 2025
The UK's best medium-sized festival, 2000trees, has revealed its 'biggest line-up announcement ever' — including double headliners...
This Country star announced as last minute headliner for Cirencester History Festival
Best known for his role as Lee 'Kurtan' Mucklowe in hit Cotswolds-set BBC series This Country, Cirencester's Charlie Cooper joins...
Kaleb Cooper's live show filmed in Cheltenham is coming to Prime Video
The World According to Kaleb is coming to Prime Video, as the recording of his live show at Cheltenham's Everyman Theatre hits the...
Jilly Cooper's new TV series released on Disney Plus
The highly anticipated screen adaptation of Gloucestershire author Jilly Cooper's novel, Rivals, is released on Disney+ this...
Giffords Circus announces 2025 dates — and hints at popular cast member's return
The 2025 tour dates for Giffords Circus have been announced — and it's hinted that a certain cast member might be returning to the...
Everyman Theatre reveals competition for local playwrights
Cheltenham's Everyman Theatre teams up with Malvern Theatres to launch an inaugural stage-writing competition — with the chosen...
TV comedian and podcaster brings stand-up show to Gloucestershire
Top comedian and co-host of one of the UK's favourite podcasts, Josh Widdicombe, announces he is bringing his new stand-up show to...
New executive director appointed to take award-winning Cotswolds theatre 'to the next level'
Cirencester's award-winning production house, the Barn Theatre, appoints an experienced theatre producer as its new executive...
Roxy Lanes reveals Christmas party packages in Gloucestershire for 2024
Friends, colleagues and families across Gloucestershire can look forward to celebrating at Roxy Lanes in Cheltenham this winter,...
Cheltenham pub and grassroots music venue reopens after major refurb
Boasting a fresh new look, as well as new karaoke and darts rooms, The Frog and Fiddle in Cheltenham has reopened after a major...
Venue revealed for Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2025
Pittville Pump Room in Cheltenham will host the Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2025, as SoGlos brings the county's biggest...
Cheltenham Literature Festival announces free events for 2024
The free programme for The Times and the Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival has been revealed — with over 25 per cent of...
Tweedy announces release of first book
After launching his very own 'massive' circus earlier this year, Gloucestershire clown Tweedy announces his entrance into the...
Athletes from Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds competing at the Paralympics 2024
Gloucestershire athletes are ready for round two at Paris 2024, with Paralympians heading to the city of love to compete in the...
Gloucestershire hot sauce maker on Channel 4
The man behind cult Gloucestershire hot sauce and seasoning brand, Tubby Tom's, is appearing on Channel 4's Sunday Brunch, cooking...
Cheltenham Literature Festival reveals line-up for its 75th year
The world's longest-running literature festival turns 75 in 2024 — and Cheltenham Literature Festival has revealed a star-studded...
Gloucestershire's Olympic triumph — a guide to all the medals won by county athletes
As Team GB heads home after reaching 7th place on the overall medals table at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, SoGlos rounds up the...
The Beefy Boys are back on TV this August to launch first ever cookbook
To celebrate the launch of their highly anticipated first ever cookbook, The Beefy Boys are back on TV this August 2024 to share...
Gloucestershire rower brings home silver after edge-of-your-seat Olympic final
Team GB's Olympic rowing team sees success once again at Paris 2024, with Oliver Wynne-Griffith and Gloucestershire's Tom George...
Oscar-winning Gloucestershire filmmaker headlines new film festival
The new film from Academy Award and BAFTA-winning Gloucestershire filmmaker, Tom Berkeley, is headlining Gloucester's new...
Gloucestershire athletes to cheer on at the 2024 Paris Olympics
Four athletes from Gloucestershire are heading to Paris to compete in the 2024 Olympic Games, representing the county on the...
Where to watch the Paris 2024 Olympics in Gloucester
With a giant screen, comfy seats and plenty of fun family activities to get involved in, Gloucester Quays is the place to go to...
Here's where you can meet Bake Off stars and celebrity chefs in Gloucester this month
Hosting its free annual food festival this July 2024, Gloucester Quays brings celebrity chefs and Great British Bake Off stars to...
New owners and £750k refurbishment for Gloucester nightclub
Iconic Gloucester nightclub ATIK is getting a massive £750,000 refurbishment in just one month, as new owner Epic Bars and Clubs —...
Kaleb Cooper announces new book
Promising to give readers 'a hilarious peek behind the scenes of life on the farm', famous farmer Kaleb Cooper is releasing his...
Enjoy a bumper crop of entertainment at Malvern Autumn Show 2024
One of the UK’s biggest annual harvest season celebrations, Malvern Autumn Show is back at Three Counties Showground this...
Painswick Rococo Garden reveals summer entertainment for all ages
Experience alfresco opera, see a Game of Thrones star and discover a magical family trail featuring fairies and wishing trees at...
UK's biggest inflatable courtroom comes to Gloucestershire for live murder trial
Do you swear to give the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth? Take on the task of becoming a member of the jury in a...
How you can secure your seat for the UEFA Euro 2024 at Cheltenham's Roxy Lanes
It's game on at Roxy Lanes and to celebrate this summer’s main footballing event, Cheltenham's home of ‘booze and ball games’ will...
Gloucestershire location named UK's best place to watch the football this summer
With the Euros back for 2024, this Gloucestershire location has just been revealed as the best place in the UK to watch the...
Here's how you can play crazy golf for just £5 in Cheltenham this summer
Mr Mulligans at Cheltenham's Brewery Quarter is offering rounds of crazy golf for just £5 this June 2024, releasing 100 rounds...
Cotswolds country show returns for 35th anniversary with its best line-up yet
This summer sees the return of the popular Cotswold Show and Food Festival, bringing one of its best line-ups so far, with...
Tewkesbury theatre launches dementia-friendly film screenings
The Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury is launching new dementia-friendly cinema screenings, with low lighting, no adverts and built-in...
New RHS flower show planned for Cotswolds estate in 2026
A new RHS flower show is taking over the historic grounds of Badminton Estate in Gloucestershire in 2026, to bring gardening...
Exclusive first look: Tweedy's Massive Circus
From a time-travelling portaloo to a dinosaur on silks and a world-first high wire act, Tweedy's Massive Circus packs a whole lot...
Hartpury University and College steps in to host British Eventing National Championships 2024
The national championships, usually held at Gatcombe Park, have been moved to Hartpury following the cancellation of this year's...
Brand-new festival debuts in the Cotswolds this summer
Adding even more musical family fun to the summer festival calendar, Cotswold Fest is a brand-new event featuring loads of live...
Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2024 awards night photos
The photos from the spectacular seventh annual Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards are here! See if you can spot yourself from the...
Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2024 winners revealed
The results are in! Find out who has won a coveted trophy at the Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2024, in partnership with Pro...
Gloucestershire contestants hope to win big on new ITV show The Fortune Hotel
A couple from Gloucestershire are hoping to take home a £250,000 prize this May 2024, as Claire White and her husband Dan compete...
Here's what you can win in the Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards Golden Ticket Giveaway
Guests attending this year's Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards have the opportunity to win one of three epic prize bundles,...
Oasis legend Liam Gallagher moves to £17,000 a month mansion in Gloucestershire
Some might say Liam Gallagher has been reading SoGlos! Just four months after we featured the Stroud mansion as our exclusive...
Cheltenham's Cineworld ViP closes to make room for new budget-friendly screenings
Cinema lovers got a shock when they were told ViP at Cineworld Cheltenham is closing its doors in May 2024 — but a cheaper...
Forest of Dean project receives part of £2.7 million awarded to cultural organisations in the south west
Cultural projects across the south west region are getting a share of more than £2.7 million through Arts Council England's second...
Jay Rayner is coming to Gloucester
Journalist, food critic, broadcaster and Masterchef star, Jay Rayner, is hosting a live recording of his BBC Radio 4 culinary...
Cheltenham gears up to celebrate Gustav Holst's 150th birthday
Cheltenham is hosting a series of events to celebrate the 150th birthday of Gustav Holst, including a free community event at...
Forest of Dean artist is supporting Anne Marie at Gloucestershire gig
An independent artist from the Forest of Dean is set to open for singer Anne Marie when she performs at Forest Live this summer.
Cheltenham interior designer reaches grand final of BBC series
The final of BBC One's popular interior design series sees Cheltenham's Matt Smith-Wood compete for a chance to design his own...
Finalists revealed for Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2024
SoGlos readers have cast their votes to determine the finalists for this year's Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards — with only a few...
Gloucester's first independent film festival launches
The first-ever Gloucester Independent Film Festival launches this April 2024, with local filmmakers encouraged to submit their...
Kaleb Cooper releases music video for his single 'I Can't Stand Sheep'
As if releasing his first single wasn't enough, famous farmer Kaleb Cooper is now releasing a music video to accompany 'I Can't...
First look: Avalon from Giffords Circus
The big top is up at Fennells Farm and SoGlos got an invite to the opening night of Avalon from Giffords Circus, to get a first...
Here's what's on at the Cotswolds' destination cabaret house in 2024
With a disco celebration, 'cool yule' swing and tributes to some all-time pop legends, there's plenty of entertainment alongside a...
Meet one of the nation's favourite Strictly Come Dancing stars in Cheltenham this April
This April 2024, one of Strictly's most popular professional dancers is coming to Waterstones in Cheltenham — and here's how you...
Get free tickets to Kaleb Cooper's live TV recording at the Everyman Theatre
Kaleb Cooper fans can apply for free tickets to a special performance of his live show, The World According to Kaleb, at the...
Graham Norton returning to Cheltenham to celebrate brand-new novel
Making a stop at Cheltenham Town Hall this September 2024, presenter and author Graham Norton is going on tour to celebrate the...
Immersive 80s-themed gaming experience comes to Gloucester
An exciting new interactive video game experience is coming to Gloucester, as ARCADE by DARKFIELD comes to the city this March...
Here's where you can catch The LEGO Movie and The Greatest Showman for free this Easter
Gearing up for a summer of fun family entertainment in Gloucester this year, head to Kings Square for a double feature of movie...
Three Choirs Festival announces its exciting programme for 2024
The world's longest-running music festival is back for 2024, as Three Choirs Festival brings UK premieres of brand-new music,...
Gloucester Tall Ships Festival announces who's headlining its music stage
The final headliner taking to the main stage at Gloucester Tall Ships Festival 2024 has finally been announced, with chart-topping...
Tweedy: Why clowning is essential in Shakespearean productions
Combining magic, mishaps and Shakespearean wit with a musical twist, Tweedy reveals why he, a circus clown, is taking centre stage...
Young people from Gloucestershire invited to audition for new film
The casting company behind Netflix hit Top Boy and Oscar-winning film Jojo Rabbit is looking for young people from Gloucestershire...
Red Arrows celebrate 60th anniversary at this year's Royal International Air Tattoo
The iconic Red Arrows display team is celebrating 60 years in the skies this year with a new routine launching at the Royal...
Gloucester's new 'scented crazy golf' destination opening soon
Combining the thrill of crazy golf with great music and a vibrant dining atmosphere, Putt Putt Social is set to provide a unique...
Disco legends Nile Rodgers and CHIC to play gig in Gloucestershire
Try not to 'freak out' over this latest addition to Gloucestershire's booming summer music line-up, as disco icon Nile Rodgers and...
Voting opens for Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2024
Have your say to help crown Gloucestershire's best lifestyle businesses in 2024, as voting opens for the seventh annual...
Cotswold Bake Off judge stars in new ITV show
Filmed from the kitchen in her Moreton-in-Marsh home, Great British Bake Off star Prue Leith will be sharing recipes, foodie hacks...
Comedian Rob Beckett is bringing his stand-up tour to Gloucestershire
Panel show powerhouse, chart-topping podcaster and all-round entertainer Rob Beckett is bringing his new stand-up tour to...
Shania Twain is coming to a venue near Gloucestershire
Here's how you can catch country music icon, Shania Twain, when she performs at a venue near Gloucestershire on her UK tour — with...
Here's who's on the line-up for Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2024
From a Led Zeppelin legend to the artist behind the hottest song on the Saltburn soundtrack, Cheltenham Jazz Festival has revealed...
Royal Three Counties Show returns for a spectacular weekend of family fun this June 2024
With more than 6,000 animals, hundreds of events and activities for visitors of all ages, an exhilarating programme of live...
Gloucestershire student selected by Porsche motorsport team
18-year-old James Wallis from The King's School Gloucester has completed a gruelling selection process to become Porsche's Carrera...
Everyman Theatre raises more than £20,000 for Gloucestershire children's charities
Audiences at Cheltenham's Everyman Theatre have helped raise a whopping £20,251 for children's charities Home-Start Stroud and...
Horticultural heroes and gardening greats lead the line-up at RHS Malvern Spring Festival 2024
RHS Malvern Spring Festival, is back at the Three Counties Showground, Malvern from 9 to 12 May 2024, with the godfather of...
Hollie Gazzard Trust's founder appears on Loose Women
Nick Gazzard — the founder of SoGlos's Charity of the Year, the Hollie Gazzard Trust — appeared on Loose Women this February 2024...
Here's your chance to help shape the future of SoGlos
With the chance to win John Lewis and Laithwaite's Wine vouchers as a thank you for your valued feedback, complete our two new...
Last chance to get tickets to CountryTastic 2024
With only a few tickets left to this year's Countrytastic event, snap them up now to give little ones a chance to get up close to...
Hartpury rugby alumni feature in new Six Nations documentary on Netflix
A new Netflix documentary about the journey to the 2023 Six Nations features former students from Hartpury College and Hartpury...
Wychwood Festival announces line-up
Texas, Ocean Colour Scene, Seasick Steve, Lightning Seeds and even Mr Motivator are coming to Cheltenham Racecourse this summer...
Barn on the Farm 2024 cancelled — but set to make 'huge comeback' in 2025
The UK's best small festival, Barn on the Farm, is cancelled for 2024, but organisers are hoping that 2025 will see the event's...
Roxy Lanes launches its own brand-new beer pong-inspired lager
Home to the UK's largest Roxy Leisure venue, Cheltenham's popular booze and ball games hub is launching its own beer, Arc Shot...
Entries open for Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2024
Put your business in the running to win at the Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2024, as entries open for the seventh annual...
Kaleb Cooper is releasing his first ever single
Gloucestershire's famous farmer, Kaleb Cooper, isn't just a star of the stage and screen — now he's venturing into the music...
The Roses Theatre shares ambitious plans for a vibrant 2024
Tewkesbury's The Roses Theatre had an incredible year in 2023, from creating its brand-new bar, hosting national comedy treasures,...
Tweedy announces his own massive new circus
Gloucestershire's favourite clown has announced that he's going on tour with his very own circus in 2024, with Tweedy's Massive...
Headline and category partners revealed for Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2024
Gloucestershire's leading lifestyle awards are back for 2024, with a high calibre of partners — including proud headline partner...
The Botanist launches new First Dates cocktail menu
First Dates fans can indulge in a range of cocktails inspired by the hit Channel 4 show at The Botanist in Cheltenham's Brewery...
Mother Goose breaks box office records at the Everyman Theatre
Renowned for bringing world-class productions and West End favourites to its Cheltenham stage, this week the Everyman Theatre...
Cotswolds restaurant is the new filming location for Channel 4 dating show
A restaurant on the southern edge of the Cotswolds has been chosen as the official restaurant for Channel 4's dating show, First...
How to win your very own Giant Golden Goose Egg signed by Gloucestershire star Tweedy
Find out how you can win a fabulous signed golden egg from this year's recording-breaking show, Mother Goose, at the Everyman...
Gloucester Brewery signs new partnership with Gloucester City AFC
Gloucester City AFC fans can raise a pint of Gloucester Brewery's award-winning craft beer at matches from Boxing Day 2023, as the...
Gloucestershire music festivals win big at national awards
The 2023 UK Festival Awards has crowned two Gloucestershire festivals the best in their category, with 2000trees taking the title...
Forest of Dean star set to represent UK at Eurovision 2024
BAFTA nominated actor, former Years & Years singer and Forest of Dean local, Olly Alexander, will represent the UK at the 68th...
Gloucestershire professor reveals real-life event which inspired classic Hitchcock film
Wildlife expert, Professor Anne Goodenough, shares her research on the real-life event which inspired Alfred Hitchcock's iconic...
Independent cinema group buys Tivoli Cinema in Cheltenham
Cheltenham's luxury cinema and cafe bar, Tivoli, which opened at Regent Arcade in 2021, has been bought by leading independent UK...
University of Gloucestershire graduates win national news award
Three BA Journalism graduates from the University of Gloucestershire, including SoGlos's own Kaleigh Pritchard, have won a...
New 'Gloucester Believes...' campaign shares the magic of Christmas in the city
Encouraging people across Gloucestershire and beyond to experience the magic of Gloucester at Christmastime, the new 'Gloucester...
Eddie the Eagle swaps his skis for skates and joins Dancing on Ice
Gloucestershire's very own Olympic legend, Eddie the Eagle, has unclipped his skis and donned a shiny new pair of skates, as he...
Cheltenham Jazz Festival reveals first names on 2024 line-up
Reggae legends, award-winning singer-songwriters and electronica pioneers are among the first six names Cheltenham Jazz Festival...
Giffords Circus announces its 2024 show
Bringing the magic of Arthurian legends to life under its famous big top, Giffords Circus has announced the name and dates for its...
Tweedy launches Golden Egg Hunt across Gloucestershire
Described as a 'most egg-citing' new trail, The Great Gloucestershire Golden Egg Hunt has been laid in ten countywide locations to...
Street food pop-up party brings feasting tables and DJ to Gloucester
A menu of local street food and drink, including a rugby star's fruity cider and legendary Gloucester crepes, is taking centre...
Adam Henson launches new wellbeing podcast to improve the mental health of farmers
Gloucestershire farmer Adam Henson explores common mental health issues affecting the UK's farming community in a brand-new...
Everything visitors can expect at the newly opened Roxy Lanes this autumn
Huge game rooms, rock and pop-inspired cocktails and karaoke rooms ready for you to belt it out in... Roxy Lanes reveals a more...
Magical pantomime revealed for The Sub Rooms this Christmas
Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who's the fairest of them all? Don't miss out on the Christmas magic when The Sub Rooms' new...
Gloucestershire school is transformed into film set for hit Netflix show
With the fourth and final season of Netflix's hit series, Sex Education, being released earlier this month, it's been revealed...
What's new at Gloucester Quays this autumn
Welcome in the new season with a bumper harvest of fun Halloween activities, tasty seasonal food and the opening of...
First look: Roxy Lanes booze and ball games venue opening in the heart of Cheltenham
SoGlos was the first to step through the doors of the new Roxy Lanes ahead of its official opening this week — with Cheltenham's...
Enjoy a magical Cotswolds Christmas party with free tipi hire
Experience a cracking Christmas celebration in the Cotswolds, tucked up inside Maxi's Tipi in Bourton-on-the-Water — and the best...
Cathedral's coat of many colours celebrates Gloucestershire's history
A new exhibit at Gloucester Cathedral is showcasing Gloucestershire's rich heritage with a pretty patchwork of intimate stories...
Two big names round off successful Gloucester History Festival 2023
Former UK prime minister Theresa May and Led Zeppelin legend Robert Plant were in Gloucester this weekend, rounding off one of the...
The Roses Theatre reveals its impressive new refurbishment
After receiving a £340,000 grant to refurbish its facilities and improve accessibility, The Roses Theatre reveals its new look,...
Stroud Brewery is the latest Gloucestershire business featuring on TV's A Cotswold Farm Shop
Channel 4's hit documentary, A Cotswold Farm Shop, which takes a look inside operations at M5 Gloucester Services, is featuring...
Cheltenham Literature Festival announces its free programme for 2023
With a packed programme of free events, visitors to Cheltenham Literature Festival have the chance to see big-name comedians, TV...
Hidcote hosts International Garden Photographer of the Year exhibition
One of the world's most respected photography competitions is coming to the Cotswolds for the first time this September 2023, with...
First look: The biggest indoor event space at Gloucester Quays
With a brand-new mezzanine doubling its capacity, Gloucester Brewery's Warehouse 4 is now the largest event space at Gloucester...
See the Tour of Britain in Gloucestershire
The Tour of Britain reveals the full route for its Gloucestershire stage racing through the county in September 2023, with plenty...
Cheltenham's boutique Tivoli Cinema is up for sale
After Empire Cinemas went into administration in July 2023, eight venues, including Tivoli Cinema in Cheltenham, are now going up...
Roxy Lanes Cheltenham confirms its opening date
Roxy Lanes is set to open in Cheltenham this September 2023, featuring ten pin bowling, karaoke, shuffleboard, darts, arcade games...
Director Ken Loach is hosting the UK premiere of his final film in Cheltenham
Ken Loach is coming to Cheltenham International Film Festival this September 2023, where the visionary British director is hosting...
The Artisan Baker is the latest Gloucestershire business to appear in hit Channel 4 documentary
The next episode of Channel 4's popular documentary series about Gloucester Services stars Gloucestershire baker, Ori Hellerstein,...
Led Zeppelin legend comes to Gloucester this September
Rock legend and Led Zeppelin frontman, Robert Plant, is coming to Gloucester History Festival this September 2023, for an...
Former prime minister, comedy royalty and music legends on the bill at Cheltenham Literature Festival 2023
Cheltenham Literature Festival has announced the line-up for its 2023 event, featuring high-profile politicians like former prime...
Beefy Boys return to TV to cook live on BBC One
Co-founding member of the Beefy Boys team, burger chef Anthony 'Murf' Murphy is set to appear on an episode of BBC One's Saturday...
Forest of Dean cyclist wins gold at world championships
Charlie Hatton from Elwood in the Forest of Dean has claimed gold in the Union Cycliste Internationale World Championship final in...
Hairy Bikers spotted at Gloucestershire hotel
Dynamic culinary duo, the Hairy Bikers, were recently spotted at the scenic Tewkesbury Park hotel and golfing resort, while...
Gloucester Rugby celebrates 150th anniversary
Making their official debut in 1873, the Cherry and Whites are celebrating 150 years of Gloucester Rugby at Kingsholm, showcasing...
New Channel 4 documentary takes a look at M5 Gloucester Services
Popular M5 pitstop, Gloucester Services Farmshop and Kitchen, is hitting the small screen, in a brand-new Channel 4 documentary...
Cotswolds theatre announces fresh production team to mark new direction for its fifth anniversary
Two new faces at The Barn Theatre in Cirencester are bringing decades of experience for an ambitious year that's bringing two...
Simon Cowell bids on gold rhino dropping in the Cotswolds
As part of a charity month raising funds for endangered rhinos, a wildlife park in the Cotswolds is holding an auction featuring...
Comedy legend Bill Bailey is coming to Tewkesbury
Comedy fans in Gloucestershire will be among the first to see brand-new material from actor, musician and comedy legend Bill...
Gloucestershire is hosting its first full day of racing for the Tour of Britain 2023
The Tour of Britain is coming to Gloucestershire, as the county hosts its first ever full day of racing for the penultimate stage...
Russell Brand joins Tweedy the Clown on Giffords Circus tour
Gloucestershire's favourite clown has been making friends with some famous faces out on tour, roping in actor and comedian,...
Gloucestershire charity launches Crowdfunder to create a new music venue in the Forest of Dean
The Music Works is aiming to open a brand-new music venue and recording studio in Cinderford, with a new Crowdfunder campaign to...
What's new at Gloucester Quays this summer
There's a whole host of exciting new things happening at Gloucester Quays this season, from summer sales and its famous food...
Witcombe Festival reveals its 'secret superstar headliner'
The 'secret superstar headliner' at Witcombe Festival this August 2023 has been revealed, with Rag 'n' Bone Man joining the 10th...
Sex Education season four finally has a release date
Fans of the hugely popular Sex Education don't have to wait too much longer, as Netflix has finally announced that season four is...
Free places available at Everyman Theatre Summer School thanks to a very famous name
Funded by the Sir Ian McKellen bursaries, free and reduced price places are available for this year's Everyman Theatre's Summer...
SGGLA 2023 awards night photos
What a night! See the photos from the sixth annual SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards, where we celebrated the very best of...
SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2023 winners revealed
The wait is over! Find out who has won a coveted SGGLA at this year’s SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards, proudly sponsored...
Grab a free SoGlos burger with a swing at revamped driving range
Try out Brickhampton's new Trackman driving range and enjoy a complimentary burger while you perfect your swing or warm up for a...
Oscar winner stars in new horror film set in Gloucestershire
Sir Mark Rylance, who won an Oscar in 2016 for his performance in Bridge of Spies, is starring in a new horror film from a...
Gloucestershire band to play eight sets at Glastonbury Festival 2023
Band Mellowmatic was formed in Cheltenham during the pandemic and has been going from strength to strength ever since. This year's...
A bumper line-up of family entertainment is coming to the Everyman Theatre this summer
Cheltenham's Everyman Theatre will be providing plenty of on-stage entertainment for the whole family throughout the school...
A hot tub festival is coming to the Cotswolds this summer
Dig out your bikini — there's a hot tub festival coming to the Cotswolds this June 2023, with wood-fired tubs to soak in while you...
The Roses Theatre launches new patron package for Gloucestershire businesses
Tewkesbury's flagship arts and culture destination, The Roses Theatre, is launching a new patron package for local businesses to...
Gloucester-Hartpury reach first final in the top tier of women's English rugby union league
The women's rugby team at Gloucester-Hartpury has reached its first ever Premiere 15s final, after facing off against an...
See celebrity chefs and Great British Bake Off Stars in Gloucester this summer
The FREE Gloucester Quays Food Festival is serving up a menu of celebrity chefs and Great British Bake Off finalists this July...
New summer food offering at Brickhampton’s TrackMan driving range
Get ready for an epic dining experience at Brickhampton Court Golf Complex's driving range with a new summer menu to enjoy. It's...
Barn on the Farm reveals new last-minute headliner
Just a few weeks before it opens, Gloucester's Barn on the Farm festival has announced a brand-new headliner, Australian alt...
Finalists revealed for SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2023
With a whopping 25,000 votes cast, the finalists for the SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2023 have now been decided – and...
Five Valleys Shopping Centre reveals new outdoor events space
Just in time for May half term, Stroud's Five Valleys Shopping Centre has unveiled a brand-new outdoor space and plans to host...
Gloucester BID unveils action-packed programme of children's activities for May half term
From LEGO Club to learning soldier skills, meeting jungle reptiles and seeing the UK's strongest men compete, Gloucester city...
Miserden reveals party plans for summer celebration of arts and culture
There's so much to discover, explore and enjoy at Miserden estate from May through to September 2023. Whether you love campfire...
Sport and music lovers unite for energetic Cheltenham festival
Back for its third year, the Cheltenham 7s Festival is taking over Newlands Park on Southam Lane for an exciting weekend of sport...
Longborough Festival Opera launches brand-new fine dining options
Attending Longborough Festival Opera this year? Don't miss out on a luxury dining experience with its brand-new collaboration with...
Brand-new tech-powered outdoor puzzle trails set to open in Gloucestershire
A brand-new puzzle trail activity with a unique twist of augmented reality is launching in Cheltenham on Saturday 6 May 2023.
A Star Wars toy exhibition is coming to Gloucester
From a galaxy far, far away, one of the UK's best collections of vintage Star Wars toys and movie memorabilia lands in Gloucester...
Gloucestershire beauty spots feature in Oscar winner's latest film
Gloucestershire's most scenic hotspots feature alongside Oscar winner Jim Broadbent in his latest film The Unlikely Pilgrimage of...
Electronic duo and rapper headline Witcombe Festival's ten year anniversary line-up
Some big British music names will headline Witcombe Festival 2023 over the August bank holiday weekend. Here’s who is playing the...
Tickets for Three Choirs Festival in Gloucester are on sale now
The world's longest-standing music festival returns to Gloucester this July 2023, with an incredible line-up of prestigious...
Award-winning musical Hamilton coming to Bristol Hippodrome
One for musical fans across the county — see Lin-Manuel Miranda's multi-award-winning 'sell-out' production of Hamilton live on...
Made in Chelsea star runs 50th marathon in 50 days in Gloucester
Ultra-athlete, campaigner and TV personality, Joshua Patterson, is striding out to raise £1 million for the Samaritans by running...
Gloucestershire production company is behind Lewis Capaldi's tear-jerking new music video
Scottish singer-songwriter, Lewis Capaldi, has just released the video for his new song 'Wish You The Best', which was directed...
The Great British Bake Off Musical hits the West End stage
Closing in May 2023, there's not long left to catch The Great British Bake Off Musical on stage in London's West End. Captivating...
First look: Les Enfants du Paradis from Giffords Circus
Badging itself as Giffords's 'most lavish show yet', Les Enfants du Paradis certainly lives up to its reputation, with dazzling...
Shortlist revealed and voting opens for SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2023
The competition is as fierce as ever, as voting officially opens for the sixth annual SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards –...
Alan Titchmarsh: Gardening gives perspective in troubled times
In today's frenetic world it can be easy to feel overwhelmed, but celebrated gardening presenter Alan Titchmarsh has got the...
Take a dance masterclass with a Strictly Come Dancing choreographer this Easter
Add some Strictly sparkle to your Easter break as one of TV's most experienced choreographers is coming to Cheltenham to teach the...
Did you know you can use your tax-free childcare allowance to pay for performing arts classes in Gloucestershire?
Families can save up to 20 per cent a year on singing, dancing and acting classes at Gloucestershire's Stagecoach Performing Arts...
Fantasy Forest Festival is returning to Sudeley Castle this summer
One of the county's most unique events is back at Sudeley Castle in Winchcombe this summer, as Fantasy Forest Festival returns for...
See Birds of a Feather star Lesley Joseph on stage in Gloucestershire
While she's best known for Birds of a Feather, Lesley Joseph is taking to the stage at the Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham this...
£2 million state-of-the-art wedding venue opening in the Cotswolds
A new deluxe events barn at Naunton Downs Estate will cater for exclusive weddings and family celebrations as well as corporate...
Business founded by Gloucester Rugby legend predicts £10 million turnover
A home entertainment business founded by a Gloucester Rugby legend has made an impressive start to 2023, with all signs pointing...
Three Choirs Festival announces its 2023 programme
Returning to Gloucester this July 2023, the world's longest-running classical music festival is bringing three of the UK's most...
New musical based on Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling is set to premiere this year
Gloucestershire's world-famous Cheese Rolling is coming to the stage, with an exciting new comedy musical based on the Cooper's...
Talksport presenter Alan Brazil reveals who he's backing at Cheltenham Festival
Former football player and Talksport presenter, Alan Brazil, is in town for the 'really special and wonderful' Cheltenham Festival...
Giffords Circus brings back dancing in the ring for 2023 shows
Audiences at Giffords Circus will get to share a dance with the performers in the ring for the first time since 2019, when Les...
Gloucester filmmaker wins Oscar
An Irish Goodbye from Gloucester filmmaker, Tom Berkeley, has won the Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film at the 95th Academy...
New live music, comedy and arts stage launches in Cheltenham
A new stage, audio-visual kit and PA system is being installed at one of Cheltenham's most popular pubs, giving grassroots music,...
A Gloucestershire child is performing with the Ukrainian National Opera
Seven-year-old Gloucestershire girl, Ava Warren, is performing alongside a host of world-class Ukrainian opera stars this March...
Wychwood Festival announces 2023 headliners
The headliners for this year's Wychwood Festival have been revealed, with Eurovision star Sam Ryder headlining his first ever...
The Roses Theatre launches its brand-new website
With a fresh look and improved functionality, The Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury has revealed a brand-new website to improve the...
Gloucestershire golf complex invests £200,000 in state-of-the-art TrackMan Range technology
A new system that tracks golfing perfomance is helping Gloucestershire players improve their game and have interactive fun on the...
Stroud's The Sub Rooms launches new corporate packages for Gloucestershire businesses
Wow clients and reward employees with brand-new corporate memberships at The Sub Rooms in Stroud. Take advantage of exclusive...
Cotswolds bookshop makes finals of Independent Bookshop of the Year Award
The Borzoi Bookshop in Stow-on-the-Wold is on a shortlist of 59 finalists battling it out to win The British Book Awards 2023...
New cheese and dairy show coming to Three Counties Showground in 2023
Cheese lovers can delight in the world of dairy with a brand-new cheese and dairy show coming to Three Counties Showground in...
Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling to feature in national exhibition celebrating the best of British life
A London art exhibition which showcases 100 joys of being British will feature Cooper's Hill cheese rolling extravaganza for its...
Cheltenham Jazz Festival announces 2023 line-up
Stars including Will Young, Jake Bugg, Laura Mvula and Van Morrison are joining Gregory Porter at Cheltenham Jazz Festival this...
The Sub Rooms in Stroud launches series of pop-up cultural events
Launching this March 2023, the Sub Rooms and Pop Up will introduce SubCulture, a new series of events featuring contemporary...
New one-of-a-kind dining experience from Michelin star chef coming to Cheltenham in 2023
Coming to Cheltenham Racecourse this March 2023, diners have the chance to see Michelin star chef, Clare Smyth, in the flesh and...
Hot air balloon race to launch from Gloucestershire Airport
A rare spectacle is taking place in the county in 2023, when a fleet of hot air balloons launch from Gloucestershire Airport to...
Nominations open for SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2023
Make sure your business is in with a chance of winning at the SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2023, as nominations open...
Partners confirmed for SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2023
With a dream team of local businesses on board and a showstopping new venue for 2023, the sixth annual SoGlos Gloucestershire...
The Roses Theatre's crowdfunding campaign raises nearly £10,000 for accessibility improvements
Audiences at The Roses Theatre have helped it raise nearly £10,000 for accessibility improvements during its 2022 panto run - with...
Hollie Gazzard's story is featuring in a Netflix documentary series
The new season of Netflix documentary series My Lover, My Killer features the story of Gloucester hairdresser, Hollie Gazzard.
Categories and sponsors revealed for SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2023
Returning for its sixth year, the categories and sponsors for the hotly-anticipated SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards have...
Smart Home Sounds invests £1,000,000 into new showroom
Gloucester's popular tech retailer, Smart Home Sounds, has invested £1,000,000 into its new office and showroom to provide an...
Giffords Circus announces its 'most lavish show yet'
Gloucestershire's much-loved Giffords Circus has announced the name of its new 2023 show, taking inspiration from mid-19th century...
The Roses Theatre pantomime breaks box office records
Snow White has broken box office records at Tewkesbury's The Roses Theatre, with sell-out performances of the hilarious show...
Famous aerial duo from Giffords Circus to star in Royal Variety show
Isabella and Daniela Munoz Landestoy from Giffords Circus share the programme for the televised variety show with the likes of...
GCHQ is inviting people to solve its Christmas Challenge
Returning for its second year, Gloucestershire residents are invited to try and solve a mind-bending festive puzzle from...
Forest Live announces its first artists for 2023
The first artists for next year's Forest Live summer concert series have been announced - and here's who you can see when the...
Popular TV spy drama is being filmed in Gloucester this December
Season three of Amazon's popular spy TV series, Alex Rider, is being filmed in Gloucester this December 2022.
The Roses Theatre launches crowdfunding appeal to improve accessibility
The popular Tewkesbury venue aims to raise £40,000 in its new Buck Up Backstage crowdfunding appeal, to improve accessibility and...
Everyman Theatre launches golden ticket initiative to raise money for two Gloucestershire charities
Cheltenham's Everyman Theatre has created a rare 'golden ticket' opportunity, offering a hand-picked selection of seats for this...
RHS Malvern Spring Festival 2023 to champion accessible gardening
New zones, theatres, immersive experiences and interactive demonstrations will be unveiled at the popular gardening extravaganza...
First look: Dick Whittington and His Cat Tweedy at the Everyman Theatre
Described as 'purr-fect', the very first photos of this year's pantomime at the Everyman Theatre have been released - giving...
England Women’s Rugby World Cup final will be extra special for Gloucestershire
When England take to the pitch to face New Zealand on Saturday 12 November 2022 for the Women’s Rugby World Cup final there will...
‘We need laughter more than ever’ – why this year's Everyman Theatre pantomime promises to be funniest yet
In an exclusive sneak preview with SoGlos, Tweedy and writer Sam Holmes reveal why this year’s Everyman Theatre pantomime is the...
What's happening in Cheltenham instead of a Christmas lights switch on
There might not be a countdown to the Christmas lights being switched on in Cheltenham this year, but there's plenty going on to...
Gloucestershire arts organisations receive share of £446 million from Arts Council England
Key arts and entertainment venues in Gloucestershire are set to receive a share of £446 million from Arts Council England over the...
A stage adaptation of Disney's iconic Winnie the Pooh is coming to the Everyman Theatre
Families can see the lovable Pooh bear and Christopher Robin and their familiar friends Piglet, Eeyore, Kanga, Roo, Rabbit, Tigger...
Gloucestershire’s Mike Tindall is appearing on I’m a Celebrity 2022
Ex-Gloucester and England rugby legend, and married to King Charles III’s niece Zara, Mike Tindall will be the first royal to...
Cheltenham hotel gets £1 million makeover
An opulent new look with fresh colour schemes and bedroom layouts will be revealed in January 2023 at the popular 16th century...
The Sub Rooms in Stroud receives £10,000 to improve its live music facilities
PRS for Music has awarded The Sub Rooms in Stroud £10,000 to improve its live music facilities, as part of its Back to Live Music...
Sue Ryder's charity Winter Ball is returning to Pittville Pump Room this Christmas
There's the chance to win a diamond and signed 1966 World Cup memorabilia at Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice's Winter Ball -...
Secure the perfect spot for your Cheltenham Christmas after-party
Whether it's a cosy table for two, a private booth for 10 friends, or your office taking over a whole floor for 300, Home &...
Gloucestershire woman set to appear on Ninja Warrior UK
Emily Coward from Cirencester is among the 10 contestants competing to win in the new, reformatted series of Ninja Warrior UK –...
Graham Norton's Cheltenham Literature Festival talk makes headlines across the world
Despite saying his name 'shouldn't' be in a headline, following his Cheltenham Literature Festival interview with Mariella...
Everyman Theatre reveals ambitious target to support two pantomime charities
Supporting two Gloucestershire charities for the first time in 2022, the Everyman Theatre is hoping its pantomime can fundraise...
Come Dine With Me: The Professionals champions are bringing their winning menu to Cheltenham
After cleaning up in Come Dine With Me: The Professionals in July 2022, The Coconut Tree co-founders Rashintha Rodrigo and Shamil...
Cheltenham’s boutique cinema has big plans for its second year
A new series of themed events are set to be launched, as Tivoli Cinema Cheltenham marks its first anniversary with some ambitious...
First look: the revamped Gloucester Guildhall
Gloucester Guildhall is due to reopen for its first performance after a major refurbishment and SoGlos got to take a look inside...
The Paint Club launches monthly 'Paint and Sip' sessions in Gloucestershire
Grab a drink and get creative in Gloucestershire, as The Paint Club launches monthly 'Paint and Sip' sessions at Stroud and...
Giant veg at the Malvern Autumn Show break 11 Guinness World Records
From the world's heaviest pumpkin to the longest leek on the planet, this year's Malvern Autumn Show saw 11 new Guinness World...
Cheltenham ice rink is set to return for 2022
Having enjoyed great success in its first year, Gloucestershire's only all-weather ice rink is returning to Cheltenham's Imperial...
Try Stroud’s cool new choir ‘without the boring bits’ this September
Some Voices, ‘the UK’s most exciting non-audition pop choir’, is open to all and launching in Stroud this September 2022 – with...
Christmas parties are back at Cheltenham’s DoubleTree Hilton
With many corporate Christmas parties curtailed last year because of the pandemic, festive celebrations promise to be extra...
'Super Sundays' launching at Stroud’s Five Valleys Shopping Centre this weekend
From live music to cookery demos, make the most of your weekend with free entertainment at Five Valleys Shopping Centre on...
Everyman Theatre launches a brand-new exclusive membership scheme
Enjoy a range of exclusive member benefits and help to support the work of the Everyman Theatre's education and community...
New Cabaret Nights programme coming to the Cotswolds
More than a boutique hotel with an award-winning bar and restaurant on one side and a professional theatre on the other, Ingleside...
Cheltenham Literature Festival announces its star-studded line-up for 2022
From legends of literature to national treasures, Cheltenham Literature Festival reveals a star-studded line-up for its 2022...
Great British Bake Off - The Musical has potential to become a West End hit after Cheltenham world premiere
With an impressive cast, hilarious songs and plenty of innuendo, Great British Bake Off - The Musical, which premiered at the...
World-class polo and high-end dining in aid of Alzheimer's Society
A Champagne reception, three-course lunch and luxury afternoon tea will be served alongside all the action of passionate polo in...
The Great Gloucestershire Bake Off competition winners revealed
To celebrate the world premiere of Great British Bake Off – The Musical heading for the stage in Cheltenham, the Everyman Theatre...
Love Island hopes dashed for Cotswolds contestant
Cotswolds boy George Tasker has been dumped from Love Island after not managing to couple up with anyone during this season’s...
Cotswold boy George Tasker appears on Love Island 2022
Among the six new boys entering Casa Amor and competing for a space in the main Love Island villa is one of the county’s own –...
Cheltenham’s Chapel Arts is closing this July
The owners of Chapel Arts in Cheltenham have announced that it will close this July 2022, but hope that someone will take it over...
New Cotswold amphitheatre launches its first ever season with a packed programme of performances
Offering creative catering, scenic picnics, moonlit plays and open-air concerts, the Cotswolds newest theatre, the Amphitheatre at...
Cheltenham College set to host an evening of classical music
There is a rare chance to soak up an evening of Bach’s seminal compositions in Cheltenham College’s exquisite Chapel, this June...
You can now rent the Sex Education house in the Forest of Dean
Love the Netflix original series Sex Education? You can now experience a unique stay in Jean and Otis’s gorgeous hillside home,...
Dame Judi Dench is coming to Cheltenham
Film fans have the rare opportunity to see Dame Judi Dench in Gloucestershire, as she comes to Pittville Pump Room for Cheltenham...
Cheltenham Town Hall announces its spring events programme
Spanning live music, theatre, comedy and even a chance to come face to face with dinosaurs, Cheltenham Town Hall’s spring events...
Gloucester live music venue receives a share of £2.17 million Arts Council funding
Gloucester Guildhall is one of only six venues in the south west which will benefit from £2.17 million of funding from Arts...
Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2022 celebrates record-breaking year
With nearly 60,000 people enjoying its live performances, Cheltenham Jazz Festival marked a record-breaking year in 2022.
Stand Up for Ukraine at the Everyman Theatre raises more than £50,000
The Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham and the Barn Theatre in Cirencester teamed up to put on Stand Up for Ukraine, a variety show...
Cheltenham Music Festival 2022 line-up revealed
Back for a full-scale festival this July 2022 with orchestras, choirs and some of the biggest names in classical music, Cheltenham...
Pride in Gloucestershire returns to host five events this summer
Pride in Gloucestershire is set to make history in 2022, touring the county - with Pride events in Cheltenham, Cirencester,...
Nominations close soon for SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2022
The fifth annual SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards, sponsored by Visit Gloucestershire, are fast approaching – and there’s...
Evening with author Michael Morpurgo will support Farms for City Children
Theatregoers will be able to hear from acclaimed author Michael Morpurgo after a performance of The Mozart Question at The Barn...
See any movie for £3 on Cineworld Day this February
Cineworld is launching its first ever Cineworld Day this February 2022, where tickets for all movies cost just £3 – and here’s...
University of Gloucestershire lecturer develops new TV show for Deaf people
A new TV series co-developed by University of Gloucestershire lecturer, Mitch Turnbull, airs on Film4 this February 2022.
Texas announces Gloucestershire concert this summer
Texas is the new headliner performing at Westonbirt Arboretum in June 2022, replacing Jess Glynne in the Forest Live series of...
Buy one get one free tickets at Everyman Theatre
As part of The National Lottery's Love Your Local Theatre campaign, there's a chance to snap up two for one tickets to see a trio...
Gloucestershire songwriter shortlisted for two prestigious competitions
A lockdown single written and created in Gloucestershire has made the final of The UK Songwriting Contest and International...
Cheltenham Jazz Festival announces its best-ever line-up for 25th anniversary year
The line-up for the 2022 Cheltenham Jazz Festival has been revealed – with rock royalty, jazz greats and more taking to the stage...
The Strongman Champions League is coming to Gloucester for the first time in 2022
This August 2022, Gloucester is set to host the UK round of the Strongman Champions League, bringing some of the world’s strongest...
Greg James to play at Cheltenham Racecourse for May Bank Holiday
Greg James will be returning to Cheltenham Racecourse, DJing a huge after party following the Race Night, in April 2022.
Jack Savoretti is coming to Cheltenham Racecourse
Jack Savoretti will perform at The Centaur at Cheltenham Racecourse as part of his 2022 spring tour.
Great British Bake Off – The Musical world premiere is coming to Cheltenham
A new musical version of TV national treasure, Great British Bake Off, is in production – with the world premiere taking place at...
Jess Glynne Westonbirt Arboretum concert cancelled
Jess Glynne’s Westonbirt Arboretum concert has been cancelled – with some speculation surrounding who might replace her at the...
The Roses Theatre is putting on its first ever adults-only panto performances
Tewkesbury’s The Roses Theatre is hosting two cheeky adults-only performances of its Christmas panto this December 2021 – oh yes...
Gloucester Cathedral is inviting everyone to celebrate Christmas together in 2021
After spending last Christmas apart, Gloucester Cathedral is inviting people in the county to come together and celebrate, with a...
Better than half price Everyman Theatre pantomime tickets on sale now
SoGlos readers can exclusively get their hands on better than half price tickets to see Tweedy and co. star in Jack and the...
Local celebrity joins cast of Cheltenham panto
One of the Cotswolds’ most famous faces is joining the cast of the Everyman Theatre pantomime this Christmas – teasing ‘it’s the...
A Stroud-based harp maker is offering 100 free lessons
One for the bucket list! Stroud harp teacher Morwenna Louttit-Vermaat and her harp maker husband Creag are giving away 100 free...
Bacon Theatre celebrates 30-year anniversary
It has been three decades since the Bacon Theatre first opened at the site of Dean Close School, successfully showcasing a huge...
Stay at a Cotswold Manor for £1 a night – with a Steps star DJing!
Book a 'once-in-a-lifetime family retreat' for up to 15 in a Cotswolds manor for just £1 a night – with a Steps star DJing too!...
Cheltenham Literature Festival reveals more than 200 free events for 2021
Cheltenham’s Lit Crawl returns for 2021, along with an exciting programme of 200 free events including an immersive new venue,...
Netflix announces Sex Education is getting a season four
Return to Moordale High with Netflix’s award-winning Sex Education which has been renewed for another season. With more filming...
SGGLA 2021 votes are counted in run up to awards night
The public has spoken and the winners for the fourth annual SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards have been chosen – with just a...
Gloucester Cathedral Choir makes history with equal opportunities for girls and boys
The renowned Gloucester Cathedral Choir has made history by offering male and female choristers equal opportunities, making it one...
Free tickets for the world premiere of Stephen Merchant’s new BBC show available near Gloucestershire
Tickets are up for grabs for the world premiere of multi-award-winning writer and director Stephen Merchant’s new BBC comedy...
Disney’s The Lion King returns to Bristol
One for fans of Simba, Pumba and Timon – see Disney’s Lion King live on stage as it returns to Bristol Hippodrome for five weeks.
First look: TIVOLI Cinema Cheltenham
See inside the stunning new TIVOLI Cinema in Cheltenham – with SoGlos getting an exclusive tour ahead of its opening this...
Harry Potter is back on the big screen to celebrate its 20th anniversary
Gloucestershire Potterheads are in for a treat as Cheltenham’s Cineworld screens Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone on the...
Last chance to vote for your favourites in SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2021
There are just a few days left to show your support for the best local restaurants, pubs, hotels, venues, attractions and...
Netflix releases Sex Education season three trailer
Hit Netflix show Sex Education, which is filmed in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley, has finally revealed the trailer for season...
Seann Walsh is coming to Gloucestershire
Comedian Seann Walsh is performing at two Gloucestershire venues this autumn 2021 –and here’s when you can catch him.
Tivoli Cinema in Cheltenham announces when it is opening
Cheltenham’s highly anticipated new boutique cinema has finally revealed when it will open its doors.
Famous Gloucester landmark is being featured on BBC2 show
Gloucester’s LV14 SULA Lightship – the UK’s only stay-aboard historic lightship – is being featured in a BBC2 show with Bob...
Cirencester TV presenter stars in new home makeover show
DIY SOS presenter Nick Knowles, who lives near Cirencester, is fronting Channel 5’s new home makeover show, Big House Clearout.
Voting is open for SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2021
There’s still chance to show your support for Gloucestershire’s best lifestyle businesses and attractions, with a month left to...
Children’s dance, singing and drama two-week autumn trial at Stagecoach Gloucester
Little stars can try professional dance, singing and drama classes at Stagecoach Gloucester this autumn, by signing up for a...
Cirencester theatre celebrates reopening with free tickets for NHS
NHS staff and St John Ambulance volunteers can enjoy a free performance of Stones in His Pockets courtesy of the Barn Theatre in...
Phoenix Festival 2021 is cancelled
The Cotswolds’ free music and arts festival has been cancelled for the second year in a row, but hopes to make a return in 2022.
A free children’s play is touring Gloucestershire libraries and venues this summer
The Everyman Theatre’s latest children’s production will be visiting libraries and outdoor venues across Gloucestershire this July...
Everyman Theatre reopens to full capacity audiences
Reopening to full capacity with The Play That Goes Wrong was thankfully not prophetic, as Cheltenham audiences relaxed into the...
Free big screen entertainment is coming to Cheltenham
Enjoy free open-air entertainment on the new big screen at Cheltenham’s Imperial Gardens this summer.
New Channel 4 documentary investigates sex trafficking network in Cheltenham
A new three-part documentary has been aired on Channel 4, which follows police working to dismantle a human trafficking network...
BarnFest is returning to Cirencester this summer
Cirencester’s Barn Theatre is bringing BarnFest back this August 2021, with a line-up of comedy, music and magic, including Tweedy...
Gloucester is welcoming people back as nightlife and hospitality fully reopens
Gloucester’s nightlife will come alive once more as more lockdown restrictions are eased on Monday 19 July 2021.
Café René Gloucester Rhythm and Blues Festival is returning this summer
The free Gloucester Rhythm and Blues Festival is set to boogie on back to Café René this summer.
Cheltenham Literature Festival 2021 line-up revealed
The Times and The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival is set to return at full capacity in 2021 – with this year’s line-up...
Olly Alexander is favourite to be the next Doctor Who
It’s a Sin actor, Years & Years singer and Forest of Dean local, Olly Alexander, is hotly-tipped to be the next Doctor Who. And...
Cheltenham Music Festival reveals 2021 line-up
The Cheltenham Music Festival 2021 line-up has been announced – with ten days of performances featuring international names such...
Paw Patrol Live is coming to Cheltenham in 2022
See Chase, Marshall, Skye and more at Paw Patrol Live! ‘Race to the Rescue’ at Cheltenham Racecourse in August 2022.
Mcfly are coming to Gloucester in June 2022
A year later than planned, McFly will be performing in Gloucester Park in June 2022, as part of the ‘ultimate summer party’.
Comedy in the Park is coming to Gloucester this summer 2022
While Comedy in the Park is set to be the biggest comedy event Gloucester has ever hosted – with the likes of John Bishop, Russell...
Season three of Sex Education now on Netflix
Filmed in Gloucestershire, season three of hit show Sex Education has been released on Netflix this September 2021.
Priscilla Queen Of The Desert kicks off UK tour to reduced audiences in Cheltenham
The Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham is still hosting the UK launch of hit musical Priscilla Queen Of The Desert this June 2021,...
Tony Hadley is coming to Cheltenham for 40th Anniversary tour
One of the most renowned voices in British music, Tony Hadley will be performing at Cheltenham Town Hall to celebrate a remarkable...
Gloucestershire wins big at the BAFTA TV Awards 2021
From This Country to Sex Education, there were some big wins for hit shows with a connection to Gloucestershire at the BAFTA TV...
The Barn Theatre is hosting the world premiere live stream of A Russian Doll
See the world premiere of the Barn Theatre’s reopening show, A Russian Doll, live streamed from Cirencester this June 2021.
Nominations close soon for SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2021
The fourth annual SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards, sponsored by Willans LLP solicitors, are fast approaching – and there’s...
A new nightclub with an outdoor terrace is opening in Cheltenham
Home & Botanic is set to open in July 2021 in the former home of Thirteen Degrees in Cheltenham.
Toy Story in Concert is coming to the UK
One for the Woody and Buzz fans, see Toy Story on the big screen with songs performed by live orchestra.
Cheltenham Racecourse is transforming into an outdoor cinema experience this summer
Enjoy film favourites including Grease, Dirty Dancing, Harry Potter and more against a rolling countryside backdrop at Cheltenham...
Cheltenham rum producer is being featured on Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch
Tune in to Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch this weekend to see one of Neptune Rum’s locally-produced drinks in cocktail making action.
Stroud Subscription Rooms needs to raise £100,000 to reopen
Hit hard by the on-going pandemic, Stroud’s Subscription Rooms is raising funds to reopen – with actor Ben Miller supporting the...
Peter Rabbit 2 film featuring Gloucester on cinema screens now
Peter Rabbit 2, starring Margot Robbie and James Corden, sees Peter run away to Gloucester – and it's finally on cinema screens...
The Roses Theatre launches new outdoor performances
The Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury will be relaunching its live programme with outdoor performances of (Almost) A Midsummer Night’s...
Cineworld is reopening its cinemas in Cheltenham and Gloucester
Cineworld cinemas in Gloucester and Cheltenham are finally reopening, welcoming film fans back with movies including Godzilla vs...
Independent Gloucester cinema announces reopening
A date has been set, and a very apt film named, for the anticipated reopening of Gloucester’s much-loved independent Sherborne...
2000 Trees music festival postponed until 2022
The organisers of Cheltenham music festival, 2000 Trees, have announced the 2021 event has been postponed, but some of the 2022...
Gloucester stage school reopens with children’s classes in dance, singing and drama
Now enrolling for its summer 2021 term, Stagecoach Gloucester is back, offering performing arts classes in dance, singing and...
Children’s dance, singing and drama two-week summer trial at Stagecoach Gloucester
Children aged four to 18 can give the professional dance, singing and drama classes at Stagecoach Gloucester a go this summer –...
Come Dine with Me is looking for Gloucestershire contestants
Channel 4’s Come Dine with Me is filming its 18th and 19th series and is looking for Gloucestershire contestants.
Barn on the Farm 2021 has been postponed
Popular Gloucestershire music festival, Barn on the Farm, has been postponed until June 2022.
Tom Jones is performing at Lakefest this summer
Tom Jones will perform at Lakefest at Eastnor Castle in August 2021, along with Echo & The Bunnymen, Seasick Steve, Razorlight,...
Blenheim Palace 2021 music concerts cancelled
The Nocturne Live series of summer concerts at Blenheim Palace, including David Gray, Lionel Richie, Simple Minds and UB40...
Gloucester Rugby’s use of cutting-edge technology is being featured on BBC’s The One Show
Gloucester Rugby will be on The One Show, featuring the team’s use of cutting-edge technology to help improve player’s safety.
Forest Live 2021 concerts at Westonbirt Arboretum are cancelled
Forestry England has cancelled its Forest Live 2021 summer concert series, postponing Keane, Rag‘n’Bone Man, Jess Glynne and...
King's School Gloucester student to play lead role in a new TV series
Eloise Little, a student at the King’s School in Gloucester, will play the lead role in new children’s TV series Theodosia.
Cheltenham Jazz Festival reveals 2021 line-up
The Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2021 line-up has been announced – with some big names to tune into during the free, two-day digital...
Giffords Circus is getting its show back on the road
After being postponed due to the pandemic last year, The Hooley from Giffords Circus is set to open this May 2021.
Love Actually in Concert is coming to the Cotswolds this Christmas
Feel-good festive film Love Actually will be projected onto a huge screen and the soundtrack played by a full orchestra, this...
The Everyman Theatre is reopening this summer with three big shows
After more than a year of closure, the Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham has unveiled that it will be reopening to full capacity...
Outdoor cinema is returning to Blenheim Palace
See classic movies like Dirty Dancing, Back to the Future and Jurassic Park with a stunning backdrop as The Luna Drive-in Cinema...
2000 Trees is confirmed to go ahead with 2021 headliners revealed
Please note this event has been cancelled. Organisers of 2000 Trees are going ‘full steam ahead’, confirming the Cheltenham music...
Details of the planned new outdoor entertainment venue at The Fleece in Gloucester have been revealed
Plans for a new outdoor venue at Gloucester’s historic The Fleece have been unveiled and it includes a stage, bar and pods.
UB40 set to perform at Cheltenham Racecourse
UB40 will be performing their hits and some new material at a Cheltenham concert at The Centaur in December 2021.
When Gloucestershire’s restaurants, pubs, shops and attractions are expected to reopen
Boris Johnson’s roadmap out of lockdown means a host of Gloucestershire businesses could start to reopen from March 2021, with a...
Stephen Fry and Joanna Lumley starring in a Barn Theatre production
The Barn Theatre in Cirencester has just announced that Stephen Fry and Joanna Lumley will star in its digital production of The...
Cheltenham is hosting a drive-in festival this Easter
With Ru Paul Drag Race stars to Harry Potter, The Wizard of Oz Pantomime and more, there’s fun for all the family at Cheltenham’s...
David Walliams’ Billionaire Boy is coming to Cheltenham Racecourse
A family-friendly production of David Walliams’ Billionaire Boy is coming to Cheltenham Racecourse in April 2021, as part of a UK...
Cheltenham Jazz Festival will be a digital-only event in 2021
Cheltenham’s much-loved Jazz Festival will be a digital-only celebration in May 2021. And, as well as live jazz being planned for...
This Country's Daisy May Cooper is appearing in a new dating show
New television show, Dating No Filter, will feature comedians including This Country’s Daisy May Cooper and The Masked Singer’s...
Netflix production company is looking for Gloucester extras for new Medieval drama
The production company behind Mary Queen of Scots and Netflix’s Rebecca adaptation are looking for extras for a new drama which...
Tweedy is returning to the Barn Theatre to get children reading in Gloucestershire
Hear Tweedy read Nell and the Circus of Dreams this Friday, as part of Read Gloucestershire’s ‘drop everything and read’ campaign.
On:Song launches free kids music and movement sessions during lockdown
HUM Kids, a weekly music and movement session, is being offered free of charge to help keep children energised and entertained...
Glastonbury Festival is cancelled for 2021
Glastonbury Festival 2021 has been cancelled for the second year running, due to the lasting impact of the Coronavirus pandemic.
On:Song is offering free online singing and wellbeing workshops during lockdown
Gloucestershire-based On:Song is making its HUM singing and wellbeing workshops free to all and giving NHS workers free...
On:Song launches new series of online singing and wellbeing sessions in Gloucestershire
National choir organisation, On:Song, is launching HUM – a new series of weekly singing and wellbeing sessions, this January 2021....
Tweedy’s (Reduced) Pantomime is now available to watch online
You can watch the Everman Theatre’s production of Tweedy’s (Reduced) Pantomime at home over the Christmas holidays. Oh yes you...
Lionel Richie is playing an open-air concert in Bristol this summer
Lionel Richie is saying ‘Hello’ to Bristol in June 2021, with a huge outdoor concert planned in the city centre, as part of his...
Bisley residents are hosting a doorstep Christmas carol concert
From Deck the Halls to Away in a Manger, residents in Bisley will be singing carols from their doorsteps this December, to spread...
Tweedy’s (Reduced) Pantomime at the Everyman Theatre review: Simple and hilarious social-distanced entertainment
A simpler but more side-splitting show, with all the singing, saucy jokes and silly sploshing around you’d expect from the...
Half price panto tickets for essential workers at the Everyman Theatre
NHS staff, carers, emergency services staff and teachers are some of the essential workers who can book half price tickets for...
The Everyman Theatre launches hilarious Tweedy safety video
Before the curtain has even risen on Tweedy’s (Reduced) Pantomime, Everyman Theatre ticketholders have been treated to some laughs...
Jess Glynne is playing a Gloucestershire concert this summer
Great news for Gloucestershire's pop fans, Jess Glynne will be playing a summer concert at Westonbirt Arboretum’s Forest Live...
Michael Bublé is performing two concerts in the Cotswolds this summer
Global music megastar Michael Bublé is playing two open-air concerts in the Cotswolds in the summer of 2021, at the historic Royal...
Gloucester Cheese Rolling features in new Netflix series this November 2020
Quirky new Netflix series We Are the Champions, solely features Gloucester Cheese Rolling for its first episode. Premiering in...
Cheltenham Playhouse Theatre crowdfunding appeal reaches milestone
A crowdfunding appeal to save the Playhouse Theatre in Cheltenham from closure has raised more than £15,000 – with donations from...
Independent cinema is coming to Cirencester
Cirencester will finally have its own cinema, when The Barn Theatre launches its social distance film screenings, this October...
Madness announces 2021 gig in Gloucestershire
Bringing some of the biggest stars to Westonbirt Arboretum, Forest Live returns with an outdoor Madness concert in June 2021.
The Barn Theatre’s Private Peaceful moves to the West End
The Barn Theatre in Cirencester is sending its production of Michael Morpurgo’s Private Peaceful to the West End. It will be one...
A new ‘reduced’ pantomime starring Tweedy is coming to the Everyman Theatre
Tweedy will be back on the Everyman Theatre stage this Christmas, with socially distanced performances of a new ‘reduced’...
Sherborne Cinema receives British Film Institute grant
Gloucester’s Sherborne Cinema is one of the first venues in the UK to receive a grant from the BFI as part of the Culture Recovery...
Cineworld cinemas in Cheltenham and Gloucester close until further notice
All Cineworld cinemas across the UK and Ireland, including cinemas in Cheltenham and Gloucester, will close until further notice,...
Rag 'n' Bone Man is playing a summer concert in Gloucestershire
Rag 'n' Bone Man will perform a Forest Live summer concert at Westonbirt Arboretum, this June 2021, it has just been announced.
Cheltenham Literature Festival Lit Crawl goes virtual for 2020
For the first time in 2020, Cheltenham Literature Festival’s Lit Crawl is going virtual, as part of LitQuake Lit Crawl Global.
A #lightinred demonstration is taking place in Cheltenham
Business owners, staff and freelancers in the live events industry are being called to join a peaceful demonstration in...
Gloucester Guildhall Cinema is reopening this October 2020
The cinema at Gloucester Guildhall is welcoming movie lovers back for socially distanced screenings from October 2020.
Keane announce gig in Gloucestershire
Forest Live music concerts are returning to Westonbirt Arboretum in the summer of 2021, with Keane the first concert going on...
Everyman Theatre launches new year of youth theatre workshops
The Everyman Theatre’s youth theatre will be launching for a new academic year in September 2020, for ages four to 20 – with...
Everyman Theatre announces first socially distanced performance
Everyman Theatre is getting ready to welcome audiences back with its first public performance since March – with full social...
Gloucestershire Constabulary featuring on Reported Missing
Gloucestershire Constabulary police officers will feature in new BBC documentary series Reported Missing.
Tom Kerridge’s Pub in the Park 2020 is being postponed
The Pub in the Park 2020 tour, which was scheduled to have two events near the Cotswolds, has been pushed back to 2021.
A drive-in cinema is opening near Gloucestershire this summer
Tickets are on sale now for the American style drive-in cinema opening near Bristol Airport, near Gloucestershire, this September,...
Witcombe Cider Festival is cancelled for 2020
Witcombe Cider Festival, due to be taking place this August 2020, has been cancelled by organisers after safety talks with...
Tom Kerridge is launching a new drive-in Garden Party
Gloucester’s celebrity chef Tom Kerridge is launching a drive-in Garden Party, with live music, restaurant pop ups and an artisan...
Live From The Drive-In concert series cancelled across the UK
The Utilita Live From The Drive-In concert series has been cancelled across the UK this summer, including 20 dates at Cheltenham...
Cineworld cinemas in Cheltenham and Gloucester are reopening in July
Cineworld has announced that it will be delaying the reopening of its cinemas at Cheltenham’s Brewery Quarter and Gloucester Quays...
Kids eat free at Everyman Theatre Cafe this Easter
The Everyman Theatre Café in Cheltenham will be opening for outdoor dining and takeaways in April 2021, with a kids eat free...
Cheltenham Racecourse is hosting drive-in concerts this summer
Sigala, Dizzee Rascal, The Zutons, Tony Hadley and more big names are all coming to Cheltenham Racecourse for a massive 20-date...
Everyman Theatre is joining efforts to save British theatre
With 70 per cent of theatres set to run out of money by the end of 2020, the Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham is joining theatre...
Tom Kerridge is bringing a new Drive and Dine Theatre experience to the Cotswolds
Gloucester’s own celebrity chef, Tom Kerridge, is launching Drive and Dine Theatre, a new drive-in cinema experience – with...
A drive-in cinema is coming to one of the most stunning venues in the Cotswolds
See an impressive line-up of films with a stunning backdrop, as The Luna Drive In Cinema comes to Blenheim Palace in the...
Gloucestershire children release charity single for frontline workers
Young musicians from all over Gloucestershire have written and recorded ‘Every Rainbow Drawn’ to thank frontline workers and raise...
Gloucestershire businesses hosting virtual entertainment
Join Tweedy’s Lost and Found, practice self-care and go on a virtual tour with these Gloucestershire businesses hosting online...
Cinderella at the Everyman Theatre wins a Great British Pantomime Award
The Everyman Theatre’s production of Cinderella has won best script in The Great British Pantomime Awards. Oh yes it has...
Cheltenham Festivals announces Cheltenham Jazz Festival @ Home
Cheltenham Festivals will run an exclusive one-day Cheltenham Jazz Festival @ Home on Saturday 9 May 2020.
Longborough Festival Opera raises over £300,000 in emergency appeal
An emergency appeal from Longborough Festival Opera has raised over £300,000 to help artists affected by the Coronavirus crisis.
Everyman Theatre announces new show Private Lives
Giving Gloucestershire theatre fans something to look forward to this autumn, tickets have just gone on sale for new show, Private...
The Killers postpones Bristol summer concert
The Killers’ sold-out music concert at Bristol’s Ashton Gate Stadium has been rescheduled until May 2021.
Little Mix and Westlife Kingsholm Stadium concerts cancelled
Little Mix and Westlife have cancelled their concerts at Gloucester Rugby’s Kingsholm Stadium in July 2020, due to the Coronavirus....jpg?width=1380&height=722&rmode=pad&bgcolor=ffffff&quality=85&format=webp)
Roses Theatre Tewkesbury streams pantomimes
Gloucestershire families craving some fun and entertainment, and a living room boogie, can enjoy a number of the Roses Theatre's...
Gloucestershire businesses doing something special during the Coronavirus crisis
Gloucestershire businesses are doing all they can to help their customers during the Coronavirus. It’s not all doom and gloom…
Cheltenham Music Festival cancelled over Coronavirus concerns
Cheltenham Music Festival has been cancelled due to the ongoing impact of the Coronavirus outbreak.
Martin Kemp offers NHS workers free tickets to Cheltenham 2021 show
Martin Kemp is offering free show tickets to NHS workers to acknowledge their hard work during the Coronavirus crisis.
Everyman Theatre streams family show The Owl and The Pussycat
During the Coronavirus lockdown, watch a magical family performance of The Owl and The Pussycat streamed from the Everyman Theatre...
Watch Royal Opera House performances for free
The Royal Opera House is streaming classic opera and ballet performances for free during the Coronavirus lockdown.
Everyman Theatre Cheltenham is running virtual tours
Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham has announced it will be posting virtual tours of its historic building on social media during the...
Cheltenham Music Festival reveals line-up
Cheltenham Music Festival has revealed its 2020 line-up, offering an eclectic programme of world premieres, classical music...
Blenheim Palace announces final summer concert headliners
The final names in Blenheim Palace’s summer 2020 music concerts have been revealed – headlined by UB40 feat. Ali & Astro, with...
A ‘live murder trial’ is coming to Cheltenham
Experience what it’s like to sit on a jury in a murder trial, hearing debates, uncovering evidence and, ultimately, deciding on...
This Country season three on screens now
The third and final series of the BBC hit series This Country is on screens now. And here's when you can catch the latest...
Simple Minds announce Cotswolds summer concert
Simple Minds will be playing a summer concert in the Cotswolds, and are the latest big name announced in the Nocturne Live 2020...
GCHQ sitcom Intelligence starring David Schwimmer airs on Sky One
Intelligence, a new comedy sitcom about Cheltenham’s GCHQ starring David Schwimmer, airs on Sky One in February 2020. Watch the...
Cheltenham Jazz Festival reveals line-up
The final Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2020 line up has been announced – and there are some BIG names from the world of jazz, pop and...
RuPaul’s Drag Race star is performing live at 2 Pigs in Cheltenham
RuPaul’s Drag Race fans can watch drag star Blu Hydrangea perform live at 2 Pigs in Cheltenham, alongside local queens Misty...
Giffords Circus reveals details of The Hooley 2020 tour
Fairies, leprechauns, wild horses and a new treasure hunt for Tweedy the Clown’s gold coins combine at The Hooley – Giffords...
Love Saves The Day finally announces its 2020 line-up
Bristol music festival Love Saves The Day has finally announced its 2020 line-up, including Kano, Orbital, Andy C, Roni Size and...
SIX The Musical at the Everyman Theatre review: Fresh, sassy and worth the hype
Smart, uplifting, infectious and with a 75-minute running time for the ‘Netflix generation’, SIX The Musical is one of the most...
2000 Trees announces 2020 headliners
Gloucestershire rock music festival 2000 Trees has unveiled its first wave of 2020 names, with headliners including Jimmy Eat...
Forest of Dean set for Sex Education tourism increase
The release of Netflix’s new season of Sex Education is set to drive more tourism to the Forest of Dean, local businesses are...
Everyman Theatre pantomime most successful yet
Cinderella is the Everyman Theatre’s most successful pantomime of all time – oh, yes it is – selling almost 50,000 tickets and...
Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2020 reveals first names
The first names have been revealed for the Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2020 line-up – and there are some BIG ones...
BBC's This Country hosts exclusive preview screening in Cirencester
Fans of the hit BBC Three series This Country have the chance to get up close with the stars as they host an exclusive preview...
SIX the Musical announces more dates in Gloucestershire
West End smash hit, SIX the Musical has announced it will be coming to Cheltenham twice this year, after its first run of...
Cheltenham Jazz Festival launches search for local performers
Gloucestershire performers are invited to audition to perform at Cheltenham Jazz Festival’s Around Town venues throughout the 2020...
Cinderella at the Everyman Theatre review: We had an absolute ball
Miranda Hart, high-flying surprises, a double dose of saucy panto dames and lashings of Tweedy, Cinderella proved the Everyman...
Giffords Circus founder passes away
The co-founder of Giffords Circus, Nell Gifford, has died after a long battle with cancer.
This Country gets American reboot
This country will be reformatted for an American audience, with a new pilot overseen by the director of Bridesmaids and This...
A Christmas Carol at The Barn Theatre review: Theatrical, funny and utterly magical
A magical #BuiltByBarn production, The Barn Theatre’s adaptation of A Christmas Carol injects new life into the Dickens classic –...
EXCLUSIVE: Russell Howard is playing an extra Cheltenham gig in 2020
Russell Howard will be bringing an extra performance of his latest world tour to Cheltenham’s Everyman Theatre in June 2020. This...
Little Mix to perform live in Gloucester
The world's biggest girl band, Little Mix, is returning to Gloucester this summer, performing a summer concert at Kingsholm...
EXCLUSIVE: Russell Howard is playing three Cheltenham dates in 2020
Russell Howard is bringing his new world tour to Cheltenham’s Everyman Theatre for three nights in June 2020. Here’s when tickets...
The Barn Theatre announces new partnership with Rory Bremner
The UK’s leading impressionist, Rory Bremner, is launching an exclusive new series of productions in partnership with The Barn...
Will Young and James Morrison announce gig in Gloucestershire
Bringing some of the biggest music stars to Gloucestershire, Forest Live will return to Westonbirt Arboretum in June 2020, with...
The Killers are playing a huge summer concert near Gloucestershire
The Killers are performing a summer concert near Gloucestershire in June 2020 – at Bristol's Ashton Gate Stadium, with Manic...
Westlife are playing a gig at Kingsholm Stadium
Noughties boyband sensation, Westlife have confirmed they’ll be playing a huge concert at Kingsholm Stadium in Gloucester in 2020.
Roses Theatre casts Disney’s Aladdin star in panto
A superstar camel has been filming in Tewkesbury ahead of his appearance in the town’s annual Pantomime.
EXCLUSIVE: First look inside: Cineworld's ViP and 4DX screens
Completely transforming Cheltenham’s cinema experience, Cineworld Cheltenham invited SoGlos to be the first to look around its new...
The Wurzels to perform at Cheltenham Racecourse's November Meeting
Cheltenham Racecourse has announced that west country band, The Wurzels will perform at this year's November Meeting.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat review: The musical that gives you a warm fuzzy feeling
With a crash of drums and flash of light, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat burst onto Everyman Theatre's stage for a...
First images released from Tivoli Cinema
Cheltenham’s new boutique cinema has released a series of new images, detailing how the luxurious venue will look when it opens in...
Cheltenham Jazz Festival changes 2020 dates
Cheltenham Jazz Festival has announced that it is moving dates for 2020 to accommodate the change in the May bank holiday.
Accessible performances launched for Cinderella at the Everyman Theatre
Special accessible performances of the pantomime, Cinderella, have been launched at the Everyman Theatre - meaning that more...
Cineworld Cheltenham reveals expansion completion date
Cineworld Cheltenham has announced a completion date for its huge refurbishments of the cinema.
EXCLUSIVE: Bierkeller Cheltenham shock closure date revealed
Cheltenham’s much loved Bierkeller is set to close its doors this month, as it plans to rebrand under new ownership.
American Idiot at Everyman Theatre review: Audible angst live in Cheltenham
Green Day’s renowned concept album has been transformed into a gritty rock-opera that feels like it was written with Broadway in...
Cheltenham Playhouse theatre set for huge redevelopment
The Cheltenham Playhouse Theatre has secured permission for an anticipated multi-million pound redevelopment. And the plans look...
Composers needed for Cheltenham Music Festival birthday competition
Composers of all ages are invited to create a fanfare for three trumpets, to mark the 75th birthday of Cheltenham Music Festival.
Cheltenham Jazz Festival to host free ...around town performances
Almost 70 free gigs and events will be taking place during the Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2019. From pop-up street performances...
Rain Man at Everyman Theatre review: The classic film brought to the stage
Telling the critically acclaimed tale of an autistic savant and his money-grabbing brother, Rain Man has been retold for the stage...
Avenue Q at Everyman Theatre review: Your new favourite musical
Combining controversial themes like racism and a questionable internet history, Avenue Q is the perfect musical for people who...
Club Tropicana at Everyman Theatre review: A love letter to the 80s on stage
Bringing the music and culture of the 1980s to Cheltenham for one week only, prepare to dig our your ‘Relax’ shirt and crimp your...
Hair at Everyman Theatre review: An uplifting revival of a Broadway sensation.
Beginning its 50th anniversary tour right here in Cheltenham, Hair is a cornucopia of peace, love, protest and unfettered...
The Mousetrap at Everyman Theatre Review: A masterful whodunnit from Agatha Christie.
A rabble of guests prepares to spend the night at Monkswell Manor guest house, but murder is on the menu in this fabulous...
Art at Everyman Theatre review: A stellar cast in a comedic classic
Serge has spent £200,000 on a completely white painting. Art tells the tale of three old friends who explore how the piece affects...
The Tiger Who Came to Tea review: Children’s theatre at its finest
Retelling the classic children’s tale of the very hungry tiger who descends on a family for his dinner, this charming performance...
Nile Rodgers & CHIC announce Kingsholm concert
Bringing disco to Gloucester Rugby's Kingsholm Stadium this summer, superstars Nile Rodgers & CHIC will be performing live in June...
Waiting for Godot review: Tweedy's return to Everyman Theatre without his clown shoes
Gloucestershire's most-loved clown, Tweedy, ditched his clown shoes in favour of a much more serious role in Waiting for Godot....
Scott Mills to DJ at Cheltenham Racecourse Festival Trials Day
Legendary DJ, Scott Mills has been announced as the guest DJ at Cheltenham Racecourse's 2019 Festival Trials Day.
Latest acts revealed for Forest Live at Westonbirt Arboretum
Bringing some of the biggest stars to Westonbirt Arboretum, Forest Live will return in June 2019, with SoGlos announcing all the...
Giffords Circus reveals 2019 tour details
Giffords Circus fans will be delighted that details of the 2019 tour have been revealed, with Xanadu the theme for next year's...
Simon Pegg to become patron of Gloucester Olympus Theatre
A project to renovate Gloucester’s Olympus Theatre has received the backing of Gloucestershire-born Hollywood star, Simon Pegg.
Cheltenham’s boutique cinema releases new images
The company bringing a new boutique cinema to Cheltenham has released images from its new venue in Bath.
Aladdin at The Everyman Theatre pantomime review
Aladdin at the Everyman Theatre was a slick, epic and no-expense-spared musical production fit for the West End. The incredible...
Dick Whittington at The Roses Theatre pantomime review
From classic Two Ronnies gags for the grandparents to Baby Shark and flossing for the kids, there was something for all the...
The Barn Theatre shortlisted for national theatre award
Cirencester’s Barn Theatre has been shortlisted for a national award in the acclaimed The Stage Awards, celebrating the best of...
Just So at The Barn Theatre review
Bringing Rudyard Kipling's magical stories to life, Just So took to the stage at Cirencester's Barn Theatre and SoGlos took a seat...
Craig David to perform gig in Gloucestershire
It's been announced that Craig David is performing a special one-off gig in Cheltenham next year.
Sir Ian McKellen to bring one-man show to Cheltenham’s Everyman Theatre
Celebrating his 80th birthday, Sir Ian McKellen is touring the UK, raising money for 80 theatres, including Cheltenham’s Everyman...
The Hound of the Baskervilles at The Barn Theatre review
Retelling the famous Sherlock Holmes tale, the latest production from Cirencester’s The Barn Theatre is a hysterical murder...
Boutique cinema and rooftop bar given permission to replace BHS Cheltenham
Permission has been granted to build a new boutique cinema inside the former BHS store in Cheltenham’s Regent Arcade, along with a...
Olly Murs announces gig at Kingsholm Stadium
Olly Murs has confirmed he'll be performing a summer music concert at Gloucester Rugby's Kingsholm Stadium in 2019. Tickets go on...
The Everyman Theatre reveals details about Aladdin pantomime
Casting the wishes of audiences across the county, the Everyman Theatre's 2018 pantomime, Aladdin, looks set to be another...
EXCLUSIVE: The Bierkeller is coming back to Cheltenham
The popular Cheltenham Bierkeller is coming back to the town in its original location, just five months after it closed down,...
The Midnight Gang at Cheltenham Open-Air Theatre Festival review
Picnic in hand and deck chairs on our arms, we headed to Bacon Theatre's glorious Open-Air Theatre Festival for its children's...
The Rise and Fall of Little Voice at The Barn Theatre review
Bringing the stage to life once again, The Barn Theatre captivated audiences with the timeless tale of The Rise and Fall of Little...
Cirencester theatre runs Cotswold ‘Caraoke’ to find a star
To celebrate the launch of its latest production, ‘The Rise and Fall of Little Voice’, The Barn Theatre in Cirencester is...
Virtual Reality Orchestra returning to Cheltenham town centre
A free virtual reality experience allowing people to become part of the orchestra is returning to Cheltenham town centre, for this...
Spamalot review at the Everyman Theatre
Silly slapstick, sparkling costumes and even singalong songs; Cheltenham Operatic and Dramatic Society's brilliant adaptation of...
Film director to attend screening at The Roses Theatre
Tewkesbury's Roses Theatre has announced that the director of acclaimed drama, Edie, will attend a screening of the film this...
EXCLUSIVE: Cheltenham Town FC to host more big-name pop concerts
Following a successful first performance from Blue, Steps and Saara Aalto, Cheltenham Town Football Club has confirmed it will...
One Minute review at The Barn Theatre
A unique theatre experience in the Cotswolds; The Barn Theatre cemented its flourishing reputation with incredible drama One...
Dick Whittington pantomime already breaking records at The Roses
Following the hugely successful production of Sleeping Beauty in 2017, The Roses Theatre has revealed that this year's panto has...
Everyman Theatre invests in bringing more West End shows to Cheltenham
Everyman Theatre's chief executive Mark Goucher has announced a new investment fund, with the aim to bring more West End and...
Royal Wedding to be shown on the big screen in Gloucester
Offering a celebration to remember, Gloucester welcomes well-wishers to a Royal Wedding street party this May, showing Prince...
Secret movie filming currently taking place at Berkeley Castle
With details yet to be revealed, Berkeley Castle is currently being used as a filming location, for a big budget movie to be...
This Country stars leave lasting impression on the BAFTA red carpet
Arriving in style, dressed in an asymmetrical homage to Swindon Town Football Club, Daisy May Cooper wowed the red carpet at the...
Giffords Circus My Beautiful Circus review
Bursting into life for another year armed with a new big top and a dazzling show to boot, Giffords Circus came up trumps once...
Everyman Theatre celebrates dementia-friendly arts project
Everyman Theatre has joined forces with Cheltenham's first dementia-only nursing home, Wentworth Court, for intergenerational arts...
Superdry co-founder Julian Dunkerton opens music building at Balcarras School
Revealing its brand new state-of-the-art music building, Balcarras School saw DJ Jo Whiley and Superdry co-founder, Julian...
The Voice auditions being held in Cheltenham
Singers who think they could turn the judges’ chairs in the 2019 series of The Voice UK are being offered the opportunity to...
The Winslow Boy review at Everyman Theatre
A gripping drama that sets the personal against the political, The Winslow Boy follows one father's fight for justice. Putting...
This Country season three writing begins
During an interview with SoGlos, This Country writer and star Daisy May Cooper confirms that season three is being written.
Nibley Music Festival announces 2018 line up
The popular family-friendly festival has just announced its amazing line-up, including The Pigeon Detectives, The King Blues and...
New open mic night launching at Cheltenham cocktail bar
A new open mic night is launching at Cheltenham’s Aquavitae cocktail bar. Performers are being encouraged to sign up in advance if...
Cheltenham's alcohol-free music venue announces opening date
An alcohol-free live music venue is opening in Cheltenham. Dubbed 'The Sober Parrot', the venue will host live music and open late...
Britain's Got Talent finalist set to perform in Gloucestershire
Comedy fans in Gloucestershire are in for a treat as Cirencester hotel, The Kings Head has announced that Britain's Got Talent...
John Legend donates suit to help Gloucestershire charities
Grammy Award winning singer, John Legend, has donated a suit to help a range of Gloucestershire charities.
The Secret Garden review at The Barn Theatre
A contemporary twist on the classic novel, The Secret Garden perfectly blends heartbreaking ballads with uplifting folk-rock...
Volunteers needed to be ‘trapped’ in a theatre overnight
A unique event to support a local charity, St Vincent’s and St George’s Association is looking for willing volunteers to stay up...
Birdsong review at the Everyman Theatre
Juxtaposing personal tragedies with worldwide turmoil, Sebastian Faulks' epic story, Birdsong, was compelling, heart-breaking,...
Cirencester Phoenix Festival Headliners announced
From Dancing Queen to Killer Queen, you’re not going to want to miss the special guests at the 2018 Phoenix Festival in...
Quartet review at the Everyman Theatre
Shining a hilarious light onto the woes of ageing, Quartet offered uplifting entertainment peppered with dirty jokes, farcical...
Cheltenham singer to appear on BBC’s All Together Now
Gloucestershire singer Camilla Lewington has announced she’ll be appearing on the Saturday night singing show, All Together Now.
New DJ wanted for popular Cheltenham club
Propaganda Cheltenham is on the hunt for a new rock and indie DJ to play at the club each week.
BBC’s This Country preview screening in Cirencester huge success
A BBC mockumentary about life in the Cotswolds, This Country is back this February, and county fans were treated to a special...
Local manor house is backdrop to Daniel Day-Lewis' last film
A Cotswold manor house has announced its involvement in the filming of Oscar nominated film, Phantom Thread.
Cheltenham Choral Society celebrates 80th anniversary
Cheltenham Choral Society is celebrating its 80th anniversary in 2018, with a series of special concerts scheduled to mark the...
Tom Walker revealed as the next name for Forest Live
Sure to delight fans across the county, Westonbirt Arboretum has revealed that Tom Walker will support The Script at Forest Live...
The Gloucester Theatre Company set to tour with compelling new project
The Gloucester Theatre Company is set to tour Stroud, Bristol and Cheltenham with a captivating new performance, Pacifists and...
