Things to do in Stroud

Stroud Pride

InfoStroud Pride takes place on Saturday the 25th July 2026.Stroud Pride began in 2018 with a summer picnic aiming to bring the LGBTQ+ community in the town tog…

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The Specials Ltd.

The Specials Ltd are the UK's most authentic and original tribute to 2-Tone Legends, The Specials.When the original line up of The Specials split in 1981 they l…

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Hugh Cornwell

Best known as frontman of the Stranglers, one of the most long-lived and internationally popular bands from the original wave of British punk, Hugh Cornwell als…

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Inspiral Carpets

A vital component of the infamous ‘Madchester’ movement, Inspiral Carpets formed in Oldham in 1980.

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David Olusoga

David Olusoga: The State of the British Union, Why Black History Matters Following his recent four part BBC documentary, 'Union' David Olusoga, British-Nigerian…

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The Lemonheads

The Lemonheads were formed in 1986 in Boston, Massachusetts, by Evan Dando, Ben Deily, and Jesse Peretz.

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Le Vent du Nord

Never failing to delight crowds with a glorious mix of fiddle and foot tapping, guitar, accordion, piano, bass, hurdy-gurdy and wonderful four-part harmonies, t…

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Ferocious Dog featuring the Celtic Folk Orchestra

Ferocious Dog takes the traditional instruments; fiddles, whistles, mandolins and mixes them up with a bit of, raw, buzz saw rock'n'roll attitude.

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Mary Coughlan

Mary Coughlan is quite simply one of the greatest singers ever to emerge from Ireland, irrespective of gender or genre.She has overcome childhood trauma, alcoho…

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Nerina Pallot

Nerina Natasha Georgina Pallot is a British singer, songwriter and producer, who has released seven albums and over a dozen EPs.

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Peatbog Faeries

The Isle of Skye’s Peatbog Faeries are the outstanding act in Celtic dance music, undisputed trailblazers in their field.

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Trevor Horn

Experience the musical glories of the greatest decade of them all at a live show designed by Trevor Horn, founding member of The Buggles.After recording the cha…

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Hannah East: Express Yourself

Hannah East’s brand-new show is a hilarious deep dive into the highs and lows of parenting.With millions of views across her viral comedy reels, she brilliantly…

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Hejira: Celebrating Joni Mitchell

Hejira is a 7-piece band set up to celebrate and honour the masterpiece works of Joni Mitchell, mostly from the late ‘70s.

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Hothouse Flowers

Since the release of their last CD, 'Into Your Heart' Hothouse Flowers have been playing steadily around Ireland, America, Great Britain, Japan and Europe.

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Soft Machine

Their work, from their earliest performances as a psychedelic band who were contemporaries of, and shared stages with, Syd Barrett’s Pink Floyd and the Jimi Hen…

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Mark Thomas: 40 in Stand Up Years

What?! Mark Thomas has been ‘standing up’ for 40 years? Impossible!! But how old does that make you…?

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Nik Kershaw

Nik Kershaw exploded onto the UK pop scene in 1984. A string of global hit singles including Wouldn’t it Be Good, The Riddle and I Won’t Let the Sun Go Down on…

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Brendan Cole and James Jordan

Brendan Cole and James Jordan are the original bad boys of ballroom. The Strictly Come Dancing icons are TV royalty.

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Chris Difford: An Intimate Evening Of Stories And Songs

Chris Difford co-wrote the classic Squeeze hits Cool For Cats, Up The Junction, Labeled with Love, Tempted, and Black Coffee In Bed, alongside Squeeze co founde…

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Nubiyan Twist

Nubiyan Twist are a 10 piece musical collective. The group draw on their backgrounds in jazz, reggae and soul, with a fusion of afro-beat.

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Seth Lakeman

Seth Lakeman is a British folk singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist known for his narrative-driven songs and energetic live performances.

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Elles Bailey

To an artist without the creative energy and laser-focused determination of Elles Bailey, it could all have been very different.

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Vonda Shepard

Following the success of Vonda’s recent UK tours, including the barnstorming joint tour with Sharon Corr which sold out venues across the UK, Vonda will be retu…

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Russell Watson

World-famous tenor who has won four Brit Classical Awards and is still the only artist to top the UK and US classical charts at the same time.

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John Lydon - I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right

He's a legend and an icon, a revolutionary and an immortal. John Lydon aka Johnny Rotten changed the face of music and sparked a cultural revolution.

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Fleetwood Bac

Fleetwood Bac were the world's first Fleetwood Mac tribute show. The classic Mac sound, the look, the mystical atmosphere and that infamous on-stage chemistry a…

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Luke Combs Experience

The Luke Combs Experience.Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with amazing music and good vibes as we welcome the UKs best tribute band to country super…

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The Comedy of Errors - Open Air Theatre by The Festival Players

Separated twins reunite, sparking mistaken identities, chaos, and farce in Shakespeare’s most uproarious comedy.One of Shakespeare’s earliest plays, The Comedy…

Museum In The Park, Stroud

Martin Rossiter - Gene, Britpop, and Me

Britpop stars Gene enjoyed a triumphant return in autumn 2025 with their first shows in 20 years.A 5,000-capacity gig at London's Eventim Apollo sold out in les…

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Steve Knightley

As a long-serving troubadour of the folk and acoustic music scene, master songwriter and storyteller Steve Knightley has spent much of his life on the road, col…

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The Wurzels

The Wurzels (originally Adge Cutler and the Wurzels but renamed The Wurzels after Adge Cutler''s death) are a British Scrumpy and Western band.

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Harvington Hall: The House of Secrets Jo Durrant in conversation with Phil Downing

Can you imagine having to hide in a tiny space, cleverly concealed in the fabric of a building, and not knowing when youd get to escape? Thats what a number of…

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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

★★★★ Delightfully Daft The StageFollowing its sell-out success, IKPs The Wonderful Wizard of Oz returns for another bonkers theatre adventure in Summer 2026, in…

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NGOMA LIVE PERCUSSION, PIANO KEYBOARD & DJs

Expect live percussion from Ronnie McGrath, keyboard wizardry from Dr. Keys, and genre-spanning DJ sets from Kate Novo, Rayjuss & Robbie Duncan.

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The Kings Mother: Jo Durrant in conversation with Annie Garthwaite

The 15th century Wars of the Roses were among Englands most bitter civil conflicts, which saw the houses of York and Lancaster fight bloodily for the crown.

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Underdog: The Other Bronte

Charlotte Bront has a confession about how one sister became an idol, and another became known as the other sister. You know the one. No, not that one.

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Across the Square

On a cold December day 1917, Lady Ottoline Morrell has crossed Bedford Square to the home of Millicent Fawcett to express her condolences for the loss of a belo…

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Watson: The Final Problem

This gripping solo show is a knockout InDailyWatson. An old soldier with a few bruises and a cracking story to tell.1894\. Watson is alone.

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Six of the Best

Six of the BestSix plays from local authors performed at the Cotswold Playhouse

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Chauntecleer and Pertelotte

Live Wire Theatre Presents Chauntecleer & Pertelotte A Beasty Babel Fable By Dougie BlaxlandLoosely based on Chaucers Nuns Priests Tale - an Aesop Fable style s…

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Tales of Drake

1604, and the Pelican Tavern stands at the edge of the Thames near Execution Dock.Here, a former sailor serves a last quart of ale to those found guilty of Pira…

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Ballet Cymru - Sleeping Beauty

Journey to an enchanted world of love, magic and destiny. Ballet Cymru reimagine the classic fairy tale of a young princess spellbound by a curse.

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The Haar - the Lost Day Tour - Stroud

Touring with their new album: The Lost Day 2026The Haar combines the staggering musicianship of Molly Donnery (vocals), Adam Summerhayes (fiddle), Murray Graing…

The Lansdown Hall & Gallery, Stroud

Martin Rossiter: Gene, Britpop and Me

Find tickets and full event details for Martin Rossiter: Gene, Britpop and Me live in the UK, including venues, performance dates, and accessibility information…

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Brian Bilston - How To Lay An Egg With A Horse Inside

With over 500,000 followers on social media and a host of sell out shows across the country, Brian Bilston is one of the UK’s most popular poets.He has publishe…

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Andy Fairweather Low

Find tickets and full event details for Andy Fairweather Low live in the UK, including venues, performance dates, and accessibility information.

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Orgreave

Our lives, today, have been profoundly influenced by the 1984-85 miners strike and that pivotal moment in the strike - The Battle of Orgreave.Set in the fictiti…

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