Tickets
While the majority of the Festival of Wonder if open access and free to enter, a handful of events and activities are paid or ticketed to ensure the best possible experience for all involved.
Simply follow the links below to book your space at one of these events or take a look at the program to explore the rest of the Festival weekend.
If you have any questions about ticketing please use our contact form to get in touch.
Ticketed Events
Saturday 22nd November 2025: 7:00pm – 10.15pm
Start your Saturday night with the special sound of Stroud singer-songwriter Asha McCarthy. Then be transported to a wonderful woodland world in circus show ‘The Briar And The Bramble’ with a world class cast of aerialists, jugglers, magicians and live band.
Then finish your evening in the company of Gloucestershire’s favourite circus performer, Tweedy the Clown!
All tickets include complimentary prosecco or alcohol free alternative.
Friday 21st November
Show Times: 4:30pm for 5pm and 6:15pm for 6:45pm
Two performances of this year’s circus spectacular ‘The Briar And The Bramble’ especially adapted for those with additional needs and those who may otherwise find the Festival overwhelming.
Book your free tickets by tapping or clicking on the button to the right.
Friday 21st November – 8:30pm – 10pm
School of Larks presents “Whispers and Wings” – Bring your friends and catch your first glimpses of wonder in a relaxed cabaret setting. Take your seats and enjoy a cocktail or two as you feast your eyes on this stunning Showcase starring local aerialists, dancers and spoken word artists.
This event is FREE but ticketed.
Sunday 23rd November – Doors open 5:30pm
Grand Finale Concert – Don’t miss the final event of this year’s Festival – bringing the weekend to a close in triumphant style will be the roof-raising anthems and uplifting harmonies of Bristol’s Renewal Gospel Choir. This Event Is FREE But TicketedWorkshops
Sunday 23rd November – Various Times
Wonderful Workshops – from circus skills to creative writing, improv to exploring nature and even some knitting! There are lots of great workshops taking place at this year’s Festival. Some are free and others have a small cost. Take a look at the details below and follow the links to book your place.
FamProv (Family Improv)
12pm-1.15pm Sunday 23rd November
Your chance to work with and learn from Festival of Wonder Circus Show Director Andy Bewley A fun and relaxed session focusing on having fun and being freer through improvisation. Everyone is welcome, but particularly families – even weird uncles (I’m looking at you Keith). Bring anyone you like – very relaxed and lots of fun.
St Laurence Church Hall – All Ages – FREE!
Circus Skills with School of Larks
1pm-4pm (Registration 12:30pm) Sunday 23rd November
An amazing opportunity for just 25 young people, aged 7-17 years , to gain bespoke circus skills training from the renowned School of Larks on the theme of this year’s Festival. No experience necessary – just enthusiasm. Sign up now for this limited opportunity to spend the afternoon working towards a 15-20 minute performance (taking place at 4pm) and become part of this year’s Festival Programme.
St Laurence Church – Ages 7-17 Years Only – £10
Nature Under The Microscope
1.30pm-2.10pm & 2.20-3pm Sunday 23rd November
(Registration 15 Minutes Before Start)
Join the fantastic team from Stroud Valleys Project to Zoom in on natural wonders
Using microscopes, lenses and our eyes, we will zoom in to some of the amazing detail of nature. By looking closely at leaves, fossils, insects, soil and more, we can appreciate some of the connections in the web of life that sustains us all. We will explore outside and bring in some of these treasures to examine. And create a leaf-decorated pot with a hyacinth bulb for each participant to take home and grow indoors.
Spaces are limited and all children must be accompanied by a responsible adult (included in ticket)
St Laurence Church Hall – Ages 6-11 Years Only – £3
Knit and Knatter with In Stitches
2pm-4pm Sunday 23rd November
Pop into St Laurence Church, grab a cuppa and bring your favourite craft for an afternoon of crafting and chat with free tea and cake!
And for the knitters amongst you we are excited to be joined by local expert Christina from In Stitches, Stroud for a Knitting Clinic – bring your latest project or that one that’s in the bottom of your bag because you don’t know what to do next! Christina will be pleased to help you with it.
St Laurence Church – All Ages -FREE!
Creative Writing Workshop
3.15pm-4.30pm Sunday 23rd November
Come and find out where a sense of wonder can take you.
Sharing their love of words, drawn from storytelling and song, Cat and Sarah will guide you through a playful journey of discovery to inspire and unlock your inner writer. Join us to experience new ways to release your creativity.
St Laurence Church Hall – Ages 14 Years And Over -£3