What was on across Cirencester and the Cotswolds, April to May 2026

Martin Heap Cirencester Handyman

April in Cirencester has a particular quality. The town quietly gets busier, the pubs start putting their tables out, every second person you meet is walking a dog or painting a fence. The events calendar follows suit. These events have now finished. Here's what was on across town, and a few things further out.

This fortnight's highlights

Head-Bangers Circus: Adventure of Taking Flight

When: Fri 8th to Sat 9th MayWhere: TBC, Cirencester area

Aerial performance show, billed as family-friendly, and a good one for grandchildren.

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Women's Drumming Circle (Beltane)

When: Thu 23rd Apr, 19:00 to 21:00Where: Roundhouse, Sladebank Woods, Stroud

Held in a Roundhouse in the woods. Not my usual Thursday night, but several clients have recommended it. Noisier than yoga.

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EFest Music Festival 2026

When: Summer bank holiday weekendWhere: Swindon Prospect Hospice (nearby, not quite Cirencester)

Two stages, 29 acts, Rock 'n' Roll Bingo and fancy dress. Raises money for Prospect Hospice and the Roxi Foundation. Max 250 adult weekend tickets so worth booking.

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Gurt Wings pop-up

When: Sun 19th Apr, 16:00 to 21:00Where: The Old George Inn, South Cerney

Multi-award-winning fried chicken. I've not had them yet. High on the list.

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Sound Baths at Studio 24

When: Monthly on a TuesdayWhere: Studio 24, Cirencester

If you've never been to one, it's an hour of lying on a mat while someone plays gongs and singing bowls. More relaxing than it sounds. Word of mouth is that it's booking up.

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Churn Project plant sale

When: Usually mid to late May (check their website)Where: Cirencester (Churn Project venue)

Annual event, brilliant for bedding plants and hanging baskets at a fair price. Funds the Churn Project's community work, which supports a lot of the same local people I help through my work.

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