Your Summer Starts Here!

Make this the plan you don’t want cancel — The Garden Festival is calling.

Across four easy-going summer days, Victoria Gardens transforms into something Tewkesbury’s never quite seen before — part theatre, part hangout, part mini escape.

The Garden Festival is your excuse to switch off and stay as long as you like.

Bring the kids for bold, brilliant twists on classic stories, then let them jump straight into hands-on activities and workshops — all included in your ticket.

Or come just for the vibe.

At The Garden Festival, there’s live music drifting through the trees, street food worth lingering over and a bar that turns the whole thing into a proper summer occasion.

No schedules. No rushing. Just flexible day tickets and the freedom to roam — dip into a show, stumble across something unexpected or stretch out in the sun and let the day unfold…

Festival Overview

Each day offers a variety of workshops and activities for children of all ages—many led by professional theatre companies—alongside fantastic performances such as The Railway Children, Bin Rat!, Sherlock Holmes and The Pickwick Papers.

There’s something for the whole family to enjoy. Throughout the festival, you can also enjoy live music from local musicians, entertainment across the day, delicious street food to keep your energy up, and a well-stocked bar—perfect for a relaxed Garden Festival atmosphere.

Scroll below for an overview of each day, with more details announced soon. For full details and booking information, please visit the individual event pages.

Thu 30 July

Rain or Shine: The Pickwick Papers | 6.00pm

Fri 31 July

Morning children's activity |10.00am

Jenny Wren: Sherlock Holmes | 6.00pm

Sat 1 Aug

Morning children's activity | 10.00am

Paperback Theatre: The Railway Children | 2.00pm

Activity led by Paperback Theatre | 3.00pm

Local acoustic musician | 6.00pm

Sun 2 Aug

The Last Baguette: Bin Rat! | 2.00pm

Activity led by The Last Baguette | 3.00pm