Blog (Festival) - Visit Cheltenham

Over 100,000 ticket holders headed to Montpellier Gardens from 4-13 October to reflect on the legacy of the world’s longest-running literature festival.

The Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival has announced a programme of free events as part of its 75^th anniversary celebrations.

Cheltenham Literature Festival 2024 celebrates its 75th anniversary with a must-see line-up that includes Judi Dench, Trevor McDonald, Ian Rankin, Richard Ayoade, Elif Shafak and more.

Ahead of a 2024 season that will celebrate among other musical moments the 150th anniversary of Gustav Holst, Cheltenham Music Festival is already planning for its future.

The Story Box lineup includes fabulous illustrators and authors who will fire your imagination with tall tales, fun facts, magical stories and pictures throughout the weekend.

Across six packed days, over 40,000 music fans flocked to its Festival Village, affirming Cheltenham's position as one of Europe’s leading jazz festivals.

Weber BBQ stage, cheese masterclass, Italian wine tasting & baking are just a few of the highlights at this year's Cheltenham Food & Drink Festival.

The Festival will be spotlighting, introducing and developing emerging talent and diverse voices from the scientific world, exploring the crucial relevance of science.

The popular ...around town programme is returning to Cheltenham Jazz Festival thanks to the support of Cheltenham BID. Expect an eclectic mix of free performances from morning until late in venues across the town centre.

Wychwood makes some exciting additions to a line-up already bursting at the seams with music, comedy, children’s shows, literature and workshops.

Cheltenham’s annual Jazz Festival returns this spring with a stellar line up from across the jazz, blues, pop, soul and R&B spectrum.

We are on official countdown to the biggest horse racing event of the year! The four-day Cheltenham Festival returns mid-March. Our style guide will help you shop for the all-important outfit.

With Cheltenham Festival mere weeks away, it's time to plan what you are going to wear. Our guide shares six stylish menswear stores in Cheltenham, and the surrounding Cotswolds, to stock up on your race attire.

Returning for their 18th year of unforgettable memories for all the family, with a glorious line-up of music, comedy, literature and workshops.

With awe-inspiring events, fabulous festivals, historic milestones and famous faces all set to grace Cheltenham this calendar year, 2024 is looking set to be a monumental time for The Festival Town.