What’s on in Stroud this week: 6 – 12 April
Another week of events and activities awaits up and down the Five Valleys, with Jazz Stroud taking place this weekend at the SVA Goods Shed, holiday activities continuing at the Museum in the Park and a new exhibition at the Yard Gallery in Withey’s Yard.
Elsewhere, 1970s folk-rockers Lindisfarne play the Sub Rooms, Fresh Standard hosts local architects Rural Space and Lansdown Hall and Hawkwood host food-based gatherings.
Find out more in our regular look at things coming up in Stroud and the wider district. To suggest an event for inclusion, use this form.
Regular and one off events
- Try mono printing at the Museum in the Park – Thu 9 Apr, 11am – 3pm
As part of their commendable programme of Easter holiday activities, the Museum in the Park team invite families over the age of five to have a go at making a simple mono print inspired by the museum and its surrounding garden. Scheduled to coincide with the Gloucestershire Printmaking Cooperative Print in the Park exhibition, the drop in workshop takes place in the Meeting Room.
- Attend Jazz Stroud 2026 – Thu 9 – Sun 12 Apr
Jazz Stroud returns to the Goods Shed for 2026, promising a platform for grassroots creativity and a celebration of the new wave of UK jazz. This year’s edition includes a special WOMAD Friday night takeover featuring Falle Nioke and New Regency Orchestra.
- Engage an architect over a pint at Fresh Standard – Thu 9 Apr, 7pm
In an unexpected piece of scheduling, Rich and Charlotte from Fresh Standard invite local architectural practice Rural Space to the brewery for one night only. Whether you need advice on home alterations, business expansion, or your cabin in the woods, a chat over a pint is surely a great place to start.
- See Lindisfarne at the Sub Rooms – Thu 9 Apr, 8pm
1970s Tyneside folk-rock troubadours Lindisfarne originally split in 2003, but more than 20 years later they are still touring as a five-piece, including at the Sub Rooms this Thursday night. The current lineup features original founder-member Rod Clements and Dave Hull-Denholm, the son-in-law of original vocalist Alan Hull.
- Enjoy Flavours Without Borders at Hawkwood – Fri 10 – Sat 11 Apr
Author, chef, and culinary storyteller Radhika Howarth hosts a supper club and a separate spice blending masterclass at Hawkwood, based on her cookbook Flavours Without Borders. Tickets are available for the Friday night supper, Saturday workshop or both events.
- Eat dahl and a dance at Lansdown Hall – Fri 10 Apr, 6pm
Local chef Sam Angelo throws one of his regular seasonal family party evenings at Lansdown Hall, featuring world music and vegan food. Entry is a very reasonable three pounds, and children go free, with a vegan dinner to complement the global beats on offer for just six pounds.
Showing this week
- See the Two of Usexhibition at the Yard Gallery – Mon 6 – Sat 11 Apr, 10.30am – 5pm
Local artists Roma Walker and Pete Hayes bring together this special exhibition at the Yard Gallery in Withey’s Yard, showcasing the latest developments in their creative practice. Roma’s work follows a recent exploration of abstract image making, whilst Pete’s contributions build upon skills honed during a working life as an architect, and a more recent degree in Fine Art.
Further afield
- Meet Roman soldiers at the Corinium Museum – Fri 9 – Sat 10 Apr, 10:30am, 1:30pm and 3pm
Members of UK’s oldest and largest Roman reenactment group, the Ermine Street Guard, will be at Cirencester’s Corinium Museum this Friday and Saturday, demonstrating battle formations in the museum’s Hare Gallery. Young people can also join a Soldier School and meet Roman soldiers at living history tables throughout the museum, gaining insights into their kit and daily lives.
For a full month of art, music, theatre, literature, film and comedy events, pick up a copy of Stroud’s popular listings magazine, Good on Paper.
