Gloucestershire &amp; Worcestershire


<p><a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=https://glosworcs.muddystilettos.co.uk/arts-culture/2022-planner-20-unmissable-things-to-book/"></a>New year, shiny new events calendar! Fill it up with these brilliant things to do, from the hottest theatre, festivals and comedy to rip-roaring circus acts, seasonal shows and live music. </p>



<p>Book them now (before everyone else does).</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-go-to-a-gig-in-the-woods"><strong>GO TO A GIG IN THE WOODS</strong></h2>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-forest-live-nbsp-westonbirt-arboretum-17-22-june"><a href="https://www.forestlive.com/Westonbirtarboretum">Forest Live,</a>&nbsp;Westonbirt Arboretum, 17 &#8211; 22 June</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="533" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/01/1-25-1000x533.jpg" alt="sting and band" class="wp-image-67271" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/01/1-25-1000x533.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/01/1-25-800x427.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/01/1-25-400x213.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/01/1-25.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Forest Live is back in 2024 with a brilliant line-up. Six knock-out artists and bands are waiting in the wings. See Snow Patrol (17 June), Sting (18 June), Elbow (19 June), Paul Heaton (20 June), McFly (21 June) and The Script (22 June) across the week of sensational live music. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="567" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/01/1-27-1000x567.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-67277" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/01/1-27-1000x567.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/01/1-27-800x453.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/01/1-27-400x227.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/01/1-27.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Set against the backdrop of the stunning Westonbirt Arboretum, every ticket bought goes to saving British woodland.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-go-trackside-for-horsey-thrills"><strong>GO TRACKSIDE FOR HORSEY THRILLS</strong></h2>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-gold-cup-cheltenham-racecourse-cheltenham-11-14-march"><a href="https://www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/cheltenham-festival/about-the-event/">The Gold Cup</a>, Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham, 11 &#8211; 14 March</h2>



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<p>These four days of racing are the best in the UK, go along and bet some money on  your favourite horse or just visit to soak up the amazing atmosphere. Expect 28 races across four days, with the chance to get your glad rags on and quaff champagne every day &#8211; our kinda day out. Plus, take in the spectacular views of the racecourse and Cleeve Hill from the iconic Panoramic Restaurant. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-go-to-the-theatre">GO TO THE THEATRE</h2>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-dear-evan-hansen-everyman-theatre-cheltenham-6-10-may"><a href="https://www.everymantheatre.org.uk/shows/dear-evan-hansen/">Dear Evan Hansen</a>, Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham,  6 &#8211; 10 May</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="800" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/01/1-26-1000x800.jpg" alt="evan hansen theatre show" class="wp-image-67275" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/01/1-26-1000x800.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/01/1-26-800x640.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/01/1-26-400x320.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/01/1-26.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>This Olivier, Tony and Grammy award-winning musical is packed with some of the biggest musical theatre songs of the last decade. Dear Evan Hansen has a score by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (Oscar-winning composers for The Greatest Showman), book by Steven Levenson and more awards than can be listed here. Well ok, we&#8217;ll mention a few: it&#8217;s Tony Award for Best Musical, Olivier Award for Best New Musical, Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Score&#8230; no big deal but the list goes on!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-visit-a-seasonal-show">VISIT A SEASONAL SHOW</h2>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-rhs-malvern-spring-show-three-counties-showground-malvern-8-11-may"><a href="https://www.rhsmalvern.co.uk">RHS Malvern Spring Show,</a> Three Counties Showground, Malvern, 8 &#8211; 11 May</h2>



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<p>If you love nature, food and barrowfuls of fun, don’t miss the <a href="https://www2.theticketfactory.com/three-counties/online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&amp;BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=ECA574B1-EB51-4C84-A068-FE5A0C39A7F3">RHS Malvern Spring Show,</a> on from 8 &#8211; 11 May 2025, a huge celebration of all things Spring, from expert talks and stalls to browse to gorgeous blooms. And don&#8217;t miss <a href="https://countrytastic.co.uk/">Countrytastic</a> on 17 April, a brilliant festival for the kids with a packed day of entertainment.</p>



<p>Keep a space in the diary too for the <a href="https://www.royalthreecounties.co.uk">Royal Three Counties Show</a> from 13 -15 June, a bumper day out of farming and fun, and the seasonally spectacular <a href="https://www.malvernautumn.co.uk">Malvern Autumn Show</a> from 26 &#8211; 28 September.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-cotswold-show-28-29-june-cirencester"><a href="https://www.cotswoldshow.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Cotswold Show</a>, 28 &#8211; 29 June, Cirencester</h2>



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<p>This annual must-visit is a two-day family friendly fest of all things countryside. You’re guaranteed animals, crafts, great food, entertainment, pop up shops and some death-defying stunts. Plus, book early and get a lovely 20% off ticket prices. </p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-go-to-a-festival">GO TO A FESTIVAL</h2>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-cheltenham-festivals-from-1-may-to-31-october"><a href="https://www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Cheltenham Festivals</a>, from 1 May to 31 October</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="600" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/01/1-28-1000x600.jpg" alt="corinne bailey rae" class="wp-image-67286" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/01/1-28-1000x600.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/01/1-28-800x480.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/01/1-28-400x240.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/01/1-28.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Credit: Corinne Bailey Rae</figcaption></figure>



<p>The famous Cheltenham Festivals are coming to town, here&#8217;s a heads up on what. you can see.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/jazz" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cheltenham Jazz Festival</a>, 30 April &#8211; 5 May, big names announced so far include David Gray, Jools Holland and Corinne Bailey Rae with Ronnie Scott&#8217;s Orchestra.</p>



<p>Keep your eyes peeled for <a href="https://www.cheltenhamfestivals.org/festivals/science-festival">Cheltenham Science Festival</a>, 3 &#8211; 8 June,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/music" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cheltenham Music Festival</a>, 4 to 12 July and <a href="https://www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/literature" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cheltenham Literature Festival</a>, 10 to 19 October.</p>



<p><a href="https://wychwoodfestival.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wychwood Festival</a>, 30 May – 1 June, Cheltenham Racecourse</p>



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<p>Wychwood Festival is already looking like a corker this year. Acts already announced include James, Shed Seven and Doves and more headliners are being announced soon so watch this space. Tickets are open for early booking now. A super-family-friendly festival in the heart of the town.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-feastival-nbsp-alex-james-farm-kingham-22-24-august"><a href="https://thebigfeastival.com/">Feastival,</a>&nbsp;Alex James Farm, Kingham, 22 -24 August</h2>



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<p>Is it even summer without a day or night spent in Alex James banging back yard?! We think not. It’s returning this August and is going to be one truly unforgettable weekend. Watch this space for some extraordinary headliners being announced soon &#8211; recent acts include Sam Ryder, The Stereophonics and Jake Bugg.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-go-to-the-circus">GO TO THE CIRCUS</h2>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-laguna-beach-giffords-circus-glos-amp-cotswolds-april-september"><a href="https://giffordscircus.digitickets.co.uk/tickets">Laguna Beach</a>, Giffords Circus, Glos &amp; Cotswolds, April &#8211; September</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="983" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/01/1-30-1000x983.jpg" alt="laguna beach at giffords circus" class="wp-image-67299" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/01/1-30-1000x983.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/01/1-30-800x787.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/01/1-30-400x393.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/glosworcs/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/01/1-30.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>The brand new show for Gifford&#8217;s special 25th anniversary is Laguna Beach. &nbsp;Set in the buoyant and sunny era of 1950’s America, Laguna Bay is a spectacular blend of fun, excitement and charm. Immerse yourself in another world&nbsp;and escape everyday life for a few blissful hours with an astonishing mix of thrills, skills, adventure, romance, theatrics and hilarity. And the bonus ball? Tweedy is BACK (whoop!).</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-see-an-opera"><strong>SEE AN OPERA</strong></h2>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-longborough-festival-opera-longborough-may-august"><a href="https://lfo.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Longborough Festival Opera</a>, Longborough, May &#8211; August</h2>



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<p>Go see Rossini&#8217;s iconic Barber of Seville or Purcell&#8217;s Dido &amp; Aneas and the UK prem of Wahnfried. The fabulous Big Top Tent here makes seeing an opera an wonderfully weather-proof treat too.&nbsp;Book for a gorgeous summer evening of opera now.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-see-the-famous-cheese-rolling"><strong>SEE THE FAMOUS CHEESE-ROLLING</strong></h2>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-cheese-rolling-brockworth-glos-mon-26-may"><a href="https://radseason.com/event/cheese-rolling-coopers-hill-gloucester-united-kingdom/">Cheese Rolling,</a> Brockworth, Glos, Mon 26 May</h2>



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<p>The Cheese Rolling at Cooper’s Hill in Brockworth takes place across the last May Bank Holiday Monday. The cheese has been rolled and is ready, all they need is the go ahead. Now famous on Netflix if you haven’t seen it yet check it out – then get down to watch these cheese athletes chase the Double Gloucester in an extreme sport quite like no other. From 12pm &#8211; 4pm.</p>


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