Arlington Row, a terrace of Cotswold stone cottages at Bibury, beside a path and garden
The Cotswolds calendar

The Cotswolds: festivals

Updated Nov 1, 2026

2 events

Festivals, sport & seasonal 1

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Cirencester Christmas Tree Festival

From 9am on December 8 to 4pm on December 17

Parish Church of St John Baptist, Market Place, Cirencester

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Festival
Dates to be announced

Robert Dover's Cotswold Olimpick Games

Usually May

Dover's Hill, Weston Subedge, Chipping Campden

Festivals in the Cotswolds at a glance

Our the Cotswolds calendar has 2 listings under festivals: 1 with fixed dates and 1 whose next dates are not yet announced. Every listing links to its organiser, so check opening times and tickets there before you travel.

This is a short list so far. For more choice, see festivals across the UK (55 listings) or everything on in the Cotswolds.

When they happen

The busiest months for festivals here are May and December, counting each month an event runs in. Months for listings without confirmed dates come from the organiser's usual timing, so treat them as a guide.

What our the Cotswolds guide says about those seasons:

Spring (March to May)
A good time for walks on the Cotswold Way and for hill viewpoints such as Dover's Hill and Broadway Tower.
Winter (December to February)
Short days and some seasonal closures. Inns and museums are the best bets, but confirm opening times first.

Where they happen

Other events in the Cotswolds

Festivals elsewhere

Festivals across the UK: 55 listings in London and our other destinations. By destination:

Plan the rest of your visit

Events change: check the organizer before you go. Dates and hours come from each organizer's own page, linked on every card.

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