80 Years in the Making – A Community Celebration!
17 October 2026
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Stroud Arts Festival 80th Celebration
80 Years in the Making – A Community Celebration
Celebrate 80 years of Stroud Arts Festival with a joyful community concert featuring a spectacular light installation by Felix McClafferty, performances from the Stroud Scouts, the Acapellies and the Minpins, poetry by Anthony Burton, drama by Philip Douch and plenty of surprises. A vibrant celebration of eight decades of creativity, community and outstanding arts.
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