See in the harvest season at Stroud’s historic Subscription Rooms, with everything from spooky movies on the big screen to performances that will have you reaching for your dancing shoes this autumn.
From DJ takeovers to a magical panto raising boos, hisses and heaps of laughs from the Stroud audience, SoGlos rounds up just some of the most unmissable events and highlights happening this season, spanning music, comedy, cinema and more...
Catch a movie at The Sub Rooms
Inviting you to get into the Halloween spirit, The Sub Rooms has a host of spooky movies to keep you going this autumn, including Beetlejuice, Nosferatu and The Nightmare Before Christmas. And Johnny Depp fans have the chance to see Edward Scissor Hands and Sweeney Todd.
If you prefer something a little less creepy — but entertaining all the same — The Merry Wives of Windsor is set to appear on the big screen, too, along with A Star is Born, Macbeth, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Caravaggio.
Join in on panto season fun
Sure to bring some festive magic to Gloucestershire, raising boos, hisses and heaps of laughs from the audience, Sleeping Beauty: The Pantomime of Your Dreams will be running from Friday 19 December 2025 to Sunday 4 January 2026, offering theatregoers 27 opportunities to see the production.
Plus, the venue is hosting two cheeky adults-only performances of its Christmas panto – oh yes it is! While the story remains the same as the family-friendly show, the jokes are for more mature audiences.
Laugh your socks off at comedy gold at The Sub Rooms
Bringing some of the funniest comedians to Stroud, The Sub Rooms offers a barrel full of laughs at its regular comedy nights.
This autumn, laugh yourselves silly when a 20th-anniversary stage adaptation of the award-winning TV show Ideal heads to the venue, starring Johnny Vegas; Geoff Norcott's gloves are off, targeting bad parents, people who eat too much, anyone who wears a dressing gown beyond 9am and more; and explore the uncertain future facing humanity, along with equally pressing matters like the worst word he has ever said in public, the current state of the UK sausage industry, and much more with Taskmaster's Mark Watson.
Eat your way around the world without leaving Stroud at The Sub Rooms
Stave off the chilly weather and embrace global eats this autumn, transporting yourself from Portugal to Sicily and Greece to Cambodia with a selection of tasty pop-ups at The Sub Rooms from September to November 2025.
Founded by Joey Limbrick after a five-year stint at Giffords Circus, Peach & Pudding kicks off the season with authentic mezze's, featuring houmous, tzatziki, halloumi, taramasalata, with flat bread; pork or tofu souvlaki; and optional baklava. The world’s biggest consumer of cod, the venue's Portugal pop-up invites you to tuck in to rich and diverse flavours. Experience fierce spice, richness and depth with the Cambodian pop-up. Share small plates spanning parmigiana, pasta and arancini during the Sicily pop-up. And finally, slurp up ramen, accompanied by bao buns and Korean fried chicken.
Indulge in brand-new foodie events at The Sub Rooms
If you prefer a more British affair, The Sub Rooms' afternoon tea offers you the chance to indulge in Clifton Coffee and freshly brewed teas, presented with an assortment of classic finger sandwiches, freshly baked sweet and savoury scones plus a curated selection of sweet bakes. Pair your light bites with a glass of fizz for an extra special treat.
Alternatively, get your friends together to sip, savour and soak up the weekend vives with bottomless brunch at Central Bar & Kitchen. Choose your brunch or sandwich favourites from our main menu, including a Central Breakfast, smashed avocado on toast, or a cheesy, melty toastie. Then pair it all with bottomless bubbles, beer, or cider.
See National Theatre Live at The Sub Rooms
There's plenty of on-screen gems to discover at The Sub Rooms this autumn, including National Theatre Live's Inter Alia, starring Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike, examining modern motherhood and masculinity; and see five-time Olivier Award winner Imelda Staunton join forces with her real-life daughter Bessie Carter in Mrs. Warren's Profession.
Filmed live from London's West End, experience the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play The Fifth Step by David Ireland, starring Dunkirk's Jack Lowden and The Hobbit star, Martin Freeman; or witness a contemporary take on Shakespeare's famous tragedy Hamlet, starring Life of Pi's Olivier Award-winning Hiran Abeysekera.
Party the night away at The Sub Rooms
Looking to bust a move? The Sub Rooms has a whole bunch of shows that will have you reaching for your dancing shoes during the cooler months.
See one of the most known names in dance music when Artful Dodger comes to Stroud; dust off your lederhosen, fill up your stein and prepare your vocal cords for Oktoberfest; celebrate 30 years with Eat Static; see legendary Don Letts DJing; while Dave Pearce brings a mix of trance anthems and club classics; and don't miss 20 years of Serial Killaz.
Catch a celeb at The Sub Rooms
While the venue champions grassroots artists and emerging talent, there's no shortage of big names on the bill.
One of the world’s leading songwriters, catch 10cc's Graham Gouldman fully indulge his Heart Full of Songs project and take it on tour; with only two UK concerts in the previous seven years, fans should not miss their chance to see founder and frontman of The Nazz, Tod Rundgren; long-time bass player of Dire Straits, John Illsley; and the legendary crooner, Tony Christie, continues his Great Farewell ‘Unplugged’ Tour, too.
Go wild for folk at The Sub Rooms
The Sub Rooms is bringing some of the UK's best folk acts to Gloucestershire, this autumn.
From Project Smok, Chasing Mumford, Martha Tilston and Eddi Reader to Ward Thomas, Duke Special, Martin Barre, Steeleye Span and an extra special 20-year celebration for one of the leading forces in Scotland's thriving live music scene, Skerryvore.
Take part in a coveted annual event at The Sub Rooms
Stroud's biggest party is back for 2025, when The Sub Room's iconic Shindig returns to celebrate the town — offering a chance to grab a drink, tuck into street food, let loose and get your groove on.
This year's lineup includes TC & The Groove Family bringing uplifting, cultural celebration through music to the mainstage; along with Thrill Collins with their skiffle-pop festival vibes; plus, local legend and resident Shindig DJ Robbie Duncan brings his unique fusion of jazz, soul, funk and house.
Don't miss out on a freebie at The Sub Rooms
And if you're looking for a free evening out, try out Jam's Jam on selected dates throughout the season.
Hailed as ‘the best open mic and jam session in the country’, expect everything from improvisation to reinventions and even renditions of classics. Everyone is welcome to join in but there's no pressure to create — simply rock up and enjoy the vibes.
