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Wychwood Festival has revealed a huge line-up for 2027, with indie Britpop icons Supergrass announced as Friday night headliners, joining previously confirmed synth-pop legends The Human League, who headline Saturday night. Returning to Cheltenham Racecourse over new dates between 4th to 6th June…
The world’s longest-running literature festival has welcomed its biggest-ever box office as it celebrates the enduring power of stories in the National Year of Reading. The Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival has closed its 2026 edition with the highest Box Office in its…
Starting on Friday 30 October and running until Sunday 8 November 2026, FilmChelt brings a spectacular 10-day celebration of film to Cheltenham. This year's finely tuned selection picks out four distinct strands which run through the programme, providing a platform for some thought-provoking…
The Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival has today announced its free programme of events and activities, inviting audiences of all ages to create, share and connect through storytelling, while affirming its commitment to connecting communities and broadening access to culture. At…
Whether you're heading to a thought-provoking author talk, picking up your next great read or spending a day immersed in stories, ideas and discussion, Cheltenham's food scene offers plenty of places to relax, refuel and continue the conversation. With Montpellier Gardens at the heart of the Times…
Sara Putt is the current Chair of BAFTA where she has been a trustee since 2014. She has a wealth of experience in the film and TV industries and is also a trustee of the Film and TV charity and sits on the advisory board of the British Film Commission. She was previously deputy chair of Women in…
The Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival has today announced award-winning author and screenwriter Candice Carty-Williams and bestselling crime writer MJ Arlidge as its Guest Curators for 2026, offering audiences a first glimpse of what to expect from this year's Festival programme…
The annual FilmChelt festival returns this October giving film lovers the chance to immerse themselves in a host of films, from the year’s hottest releases to classics and cult movies. FilmChelt held its first festival in 2025, screening more than 40 award winning and world class films in…
The countdown is on! The Brewery Quarter will transform into Cheltenham's ultimate summer party as Summer Jam: The Lakefest Warmup returns from 26-28 June, bringing three packed days of free live music, entertainment, family activities and festival atmosphere to the heart of the town centre. With a…