Blog (Festivals) - Visit Cheltenham

Cheltenham Business Improvement District (BID) has been successful in securing the votes required for a second term, having received the overwhelming backing of businesses in the town.

First names revealed as The Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival 2021 marks the return of full capacity events... 

Cheltenham Music Festival returns with 10 days of star performances and 21 world premieres. Visitors can expect Free Stage performances and Live Jazz concerts during a special celebratory weekend... 

The popular family-friendly festival returns July 2021 with a weekend of entertainment, outdoor activities, and fun for all ages.

Today Cheltenham Science Festival launches 60+ free online activities for schools and families, giving children everywhere the chance to explore science with a host of favourite presenters, writers and scientists.

Cheltenham International Film Festival tickets, taking place 24 May - 5 June, are now onsale, with Early Bird Discounted tickets available until the 23 May.

Organisers have revealed 64 live events with an in-person audience streamed online for free & available via subscription on-demand,  50+ online free events for families & schools plus...  

So you are coming to Cheltenham Literature Festival?  Then let us inspire you with our top dining picks...

4-9 June will see the Cheltenham Science Festival return to bring all the best scientists, writers and thinkers to six remarkable days of discovery. We're ecstatic to be announcing the first-look of what's on offer for the Science Festival in Summer...

Unique to any other festival experience, the Cheltenham Wellbeing Festival has partnered with over fifty local businesses to bring together a community of experts from the local area and beyond, to inspire, educate and entertain visitors...

Now in its third year, Cheltenham Cocktail Week offers cocktail fans the opportunity to visit some of their favorite venues - and try some new ones – to experience some exclusive cocktails...

The Festival, will sit alongside Cheltenham’s other high profile festivals – jazz, music, literary - and is the biggest new event to hit Cheltenham town for many a year...

The iconic 1960's BBC show Jazz 625 is returning for one night only on BBC Four broadcasting live from Cheltenham Jazz Festival where jazz and TV history will be made...

From 5-14 July 2019 a very special music festival will be running. It is the 75^th Music Festival to run in the town and this year features 20 premiers and a focus on female performers...

Start your race day (or week) with some oomph in your stomach before the full celebrations begin in preparation for the Cheltenham Festival...