A collage of Cheltenham happens in May

May 2026 - What's On Cheltenham Events

Highlights

Crowds at Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2024.

Cheltenham Jazz Festival

Cheltenham, The Festival Town, is home to one of the country’s best-loved jazz festivals,…

People stood next to big JAZZ sign.

Cheltenham Jazz Festival... around town free music

Keep Wednesday 29 April to Monday 4 May 2026 clear in your calendar to enjoy six days of free…

Race Night at Cheltenham Racecourse

Race Night ft. Hunter Chase Racing

The curtain comes down on the racing season with Cheltenham’s only evening fixture. The evening…

Wychwood Festival

Wychwood Festival

Wychwood is an annual summer family festival which takes place at Cheltenham Racecourse. Nominated…

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Featured Events

  1. Add Cheltenham Farmers Market to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham Farmers Market

    Type

    Type:

    Market

    Cheltenham

    Dates

    From:
    9 May 2025to29 May 2026

    On the second and last Friday of every month stalls line Cheltenham Promenade selling a range of produce including various meats and charcuterie, fruit and vegetables, desserts, preserves and pickles, cakes, bread, cheese and plants...

  2. Add Cheltenham Jazz Festival... around town free music to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham Jazz Festival... around town free music

    Type

    Type:

    Free

    Cheltenham

    Dates

    From:
    29 Apr 2026to4 May 2026

    Keep Wednesday 29 April to Monday 4 May 2026 clear in your calendar to enjoy six days of free music, part of the Cheltenham Jazz Festival.  Featuring the best of local talent performing at venues across Cheltenham - completely free of charge, thanks…

  3. Add Cheltenham Festival of Performing Arts to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham Festival of Performing Arts

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Cheltenham

    Dates

    From:
    7 May 2026to16 May 2026

    Cheltenham's oldest festival, set up in 1926! The annual Cheltenham Festival of Performing Arts is packed with performances in music, dance and drama by children from local schools, theatre groups, dance schools and music clubs...

  4. Add Cheltenham Craft Market to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham Craft Market

    Type

    Type:

    Market

    Cheltenham

    Dates

    From:
    16 May 2026

    Located along Cheltenham Promenade, the monthly Cheltenham Crafts Market brings together local producers, craftspeople and artisans to create a market full of unique gifts, homeware and handmade goods.

  5. Add Wychwood Festival to your Itinerary

    Wychwood Festival

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Cheltenham

    Dates

    From:
    29 May 2026to31 May 2026Various Opening Times

    Wychwood is an annual summer family festival which takes place at Cheltenham Racecourse. Nominated Best Family Festival at the UK Festival Awards, there is so much for all ages to enjoy and take part in. Wychwood Festival 2025 will take place 29 to…

Ongoing Events

  1. Add Race Night ft. Hunter Chase Racing to your Itinerary

    Race Night ft. Hunter Chase Racing

    Type

    Type:

    Horse Racing

    Prestbury, Cheltenham

    Dates

    From:
    1 May 2026Various Opening Times

    The curtain comes down on the racing season with Cheltenham’s only evening fixture. The evening hosts a fun vibe from start to finish, you can feel the party atmosphere as soon as you walk through those gates onto the sacred grounds of Cheltenham…

  2. Add Cheltenham Antiques & Vintage Market to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham Antiques & Vintage Market

    Type

    Type:

    Antiques

    Cheltenham

    Dates

    From:
    10 May 2026

    Your opportunity to browse antiques, collectables, vintage products, home decor, porcelain, jewellery, furniture and art once a month along Cheltenham Promenade.  

  3. Add Cheltenham Jazz Festival to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham Jazz Festival

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Cheltenham

    Dates

    From:
    29 Apr 2026to4 May 2026Various Opening Times

    Cheltenham, The Festival Town, is home to one of the country’s best-loved jazz festivals, attracting over 20,000 music fans annually. The popular annual event will next take place 29 April - 6 May 2026.

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