No Fun, Make Your Own! Gloucester Punk turns 50

October 2026 marks the 50th anniversary of The Damned release of New Rose - what many consider to be the beginning of punk culture in the UK.Local artists led by Caroline McCatty will capture this era in puppetry, music, and photography, with a celebration at Llanthony Secunda Priory on Friday 23 October.

There will also be a free exhibition at The Gate in Westgate Street, 26-31 October.Book your free place for the Llanthony Secunda Priory night to secure your place (and please let us know if you cant attend in advance so we can release your space - this event will be popular)