Gloucestershire &amp; Worcestershire

<h1 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-outdoor-theatre">Outdoor theatre </h1>







Pull up a deckchair for a line-up of live music, film, and theatre at <a href="https://www.bacontheatre.co.uk/tuckwell/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tuckwell Open Air Theatre</a> near Cheltenham, from 11 &#8211; 23 Aug. Expect the likes of Moulin Rouge, Bridget Jones &amp; Back to the Future to Twelfth Night. Tickets start from £10 for kids and £17 for adults.



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<a href="https://www.rococogarden.org.uk/whats-on/#events" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Painswick Rococo Garden</a> is a glorious garden backdrop for an outdoor performance of the Handlebards As You Like It. Pedalling from venue to venue with all of their set, props and costumes on the back of their bikes, the troupe brings environmentally sustainable Shakespeare to venues across the UK. On from 25 &#8211; 27 June, tickets start from just £5 for littles.



Or go see <a href="https://www.rococogarden.org.uk/news/events/an-evening-of-opera/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">An Evening of Opera</a> on 17 July from Wild Arts. Bring a picnic along with your favourite tipple.



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Over in Worcs, <a href="https://lenchestheatre.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Lenches Amphitheatre</a> is an incredible outdoor venue to catch a brilliant show. A modern, 25-seater terraced amphitheatre with views out to the magnificent Malvern Hills. 



Unforgettable live theatre under open skies, starting from Sunday, 14th June. Treat yourselves to a pre-booked picnic style afternoon tea or ploughman’s and experience the magic of performance in the great outdoors.&nbsp;



Catch The Pirates of Penzance on 26 July, the Handlebards on 12 July and Jeeves &amp; Worcester on 16 August. See the full schedule <a href="https://lenchestheatre.co.uk/whats-on/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.



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Over in Nailsworth, near Stroud, Shakespeare&#8217;s legendary <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/gloucestershire-cotswolds/woodchester-park/events/ae71dc61-086c-4d36-8be1-3299ffb61496" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Treasure Island</a> will be captivating audiences on Fri 7 August at Woodchester Park. Join Long John Silver and his crew of Salty Dogs for a magical performance by Quantum Theatre. Adult tickets £18, kids £14 and under 3s free.



Top tip: bring your own cushions, and camping-chairs and come prepared for the weather &#8211; the show will continue come rain or shine! 







<h1 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-outdoor-cinema">Outdoor cinema</h1>



See a top film in the dreamy surroundings of <a href="https://www.adventurecinema.co.uk/venues/westonbirt-arboretum" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Westonbirt Arboretum</a>. The cool Adventure Cinema is bringing your big-screen favourites to the stunning grounds in August. 



See loads of great stuff from Dirty Dancing on Fri 31 July, Room on a Broom on 2 Aug (10am), have an Encanto Singalong on 1 Aug or sway to Andrea Boccelli on Sun 2 Aug (2pm). All you have to do is buy a ticket, pack your picnic, camping chairs and blanket, and crack open the popcorn &#8211; such fun!



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<a href="https://www.cheltenhamlido.co.uk/event/outdoor-cinema-weekend-30th-31st-of-august-2025-sponsored-by-the-gloucester-old-spot/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cheltenham Lido</a> is the place for 2 top theatre shows and outdoor film. See <a href="https://www.cheltenhamlido.co.uk/event/illyria-theatre-night-the-three-musketeers-2026/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Three Musketeers</a> on Tues 30 June or Treasure Island on 28 July (family of four £47).



Or settle into one of the deckchairs for a night out at the flicks under the stars from Grease to A Star is Born from Sat 22 &#8211; Sun 23 Aug with free parking from 6pm, see the full line up <a href="https://www.cheltenhamlido.co.uk/event/outdoor-cinema-weekend-22nd-23rd-of-august-2026-sponsored-by-the-gloucester-old-spot/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>. 



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In Worcs, <a href="https://www.outdoor-cinema.uk/outdoorcinemaworcester" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Worcester Racecourse</a> is hosting a lively open-air weekend on 13–14 June. Films include&nbsp;Mamma Mia!&nbsp;on the 13th, then a full day on the 14th with&nbsp;Beauty &amp; the Beast,&nbsp;Tangled&nbsp;and&nbsp;Bohemian Rhapsody, and tickets are around&nbsp;£15–£18 per person&nbsp;depending on seating and package.



Over at <a href="https://adventurecinema.co.uk/venues/hanbury-hall/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hanbury Hall</a> in Droitwich, 12–14 June brings a more scenic National Trust setting with&nbsp;Jurassic Park,&nbsp;Sing,&nbsp;Pretty Woman&nbsp;and Andrea Bocelli: 30th Celebration, with tickets typically&nbsp;£16–£20 per adult.



Bring a picnic blanket, and a big bag of snacks and settle on for an evening of excellent entertainment.







<h1 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-music-amongst-the-petals">Music&#8230; amongst the petals!</h1>







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The Confetti Flower Field bursts into full bloom on the Wyke Manor Estate in Worcs from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.confettidirect.co.uk/flowerfields/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">20 June to 5 July</a> this year. Brimming with delphiniums and cornflowers flowers, new for 2026&nbsp;you can now catch three awesome live music events here! 



See Toyah on the 27 June, Super Swedes (Abba tribute group) on the 4 July, or an operatic performance of&nbsp;King Arthur&nbsp;on 25 June ( suitable for all ages). There’ll also be a a full size ferris wheel, hot food stalls, bar (after 5pm), confetti arts &amp; crafts and a cut flower stall. Book quick before tickets go.



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<h1 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-see-an-opera">See an opera</h1>



Top up on your high brow culture with an opera in the Cotswolds countryside in the <a href="https://www.cotswold-inns-hotels.co.uk/calendar-of-events?_gl=1*10jbp3*_up*MQ..*_ga*MzMxMzI2ODM0LjE3ODA3NzU1MjI.*_ga_BJQPCDPTXQ*czE3ODA3NzU1MjEkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODA3NzU1MjEkajYwJGwwJGgw*_ga_QP8C599QRJ*czE3ODA3NzU1MjEkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODA3NzU1MjEkajYwJGwwJGgw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bear of Rodborough&#8217;s </a>beer garden. Rogue Opera presents a fresh take on opera on 29 June.



Or, take the whole family to see the outdoor theatre production of <a href="https://www.cotswold-inns-hotels.co.uk/calendar-of-events?_gl=1*10jbp3*_up*MQ..*_ga*MzMxMzI2ODM0LjE3ODA3NzU1MjI.*_ga_BJQPCDPTXQ*czE3ODA3NzU1MjEkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODA3NzU1MjEkajYwJGwwJGgw*_ga_QP8C599QRJ*czE3ODA3NzU1MjEkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODA3NzU1MjEkajYwJGwwJGgw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sherlock Holmes</a> on 28 July.







<h1 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-and-take-a-trip-to-see-this-in-london">And take a trip to see this in London&#8230;</h1>







<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-regents-park-outdoor-theatre-until-16-sept"><a href="https://openairtheatre.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Regents Park Outdoor Theatre</a>, until 16 Sept</h2>



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Regent&#8217;s Park Open Air Theatre is one of the largest outdoor producing theatres in London and such a fabulous night out under the sun or stars. See <a href="https://openairtheatre.com/whats-on" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">A Midsummer&#8217;s Nights Dream</a> from 20 June &#8211; 18 July, <a href="https://openairtheatre.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cats</a> from 25 July &#8211; 12 Sept or<a href="https://openairtheatre.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Anansi the Spider</a> (15 Aug &#8211; 6 Sept). They all look absolutely awesome!







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