Festival county

Gloucestershire hosts over 45 festivals every year – that’s almost 1 a week! Many of our students can be found working or gaining experience behind the scenes too.

2000trees Watch over 130 bands play against the stunning backdrop of the Cotswold Hills.

Cheltenham Festivals Science, jazz, literature and poetry – these festivals attract big names like Sir David Attenborough, JK Rowling and Hillary Clinton.

Gloucester Quays Food Festival Over 120 food stalls, celebrity chefs and live music.

Gloucester Rooftop Festival Live orchestras, RnB and cocktails with panoramic views of Gloucester.

Wychwood Festival Over 100 acts perform across 4 stages, plus workshops, talks, debates and comedy.

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Gold Cup Celebrities, royals and 1000s of visitors come to Cheltenham each year to watch the races.