Some of the UK's top broadcasters, writers and thinkers will be exploring a whole range of fascinating topics when Cirencester History Festival returns this autumn 2025.
Following its 'phenomenal' first chapter in 2024, the festival will once again bring together local, national and global history experts for a series of around-town events this October 2025, with a host of immersive family-friendly activities taking place throughout, too.
Its varied programme will see events take place at venues across town, including the Church of St John Baptist, The Barn Theatre, Corinium Museum, Cirencester Library, New Brewery Arts, Bingham Hall and the Royal Agricultural University.
Confirmed to be returning this year — in a bigger role having been a last minute headliner in 2024 — is Cirencester's own Charlie Cooper, who joins the team as festival ambassador.
The organisers say Charlie will bring 'more of his trademark charm and an eye for the weird and wonderful' to this year's lineup.
The festival kicks off with a special event on Friday 24 October 2025, celebrating the music of Italian renaissance composer Palestrina with a concert at the parish church, featuring the highly renowned Sixteen Choir.
The full lineup and events programme is set to be revealed in late August, before tickets go on general sale on Friday 5 September 2025.
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the Festival, for the latest information, timely updates and early booking.
