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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…
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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…
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The Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival has today announced Women’s Prize for Fiction winner Virginia Evans’ and The Correspondent as this year’s Big Read title, launching a celebration of reading ahead of the Festival taking place this Autumn (9-18 October). Fresh from winning…
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Leading national arts charity Cheltenham Festivals has just launched ‘The Next Chapter’, its innovative new 5-year strategy (2026-2030), placing people, place and collective action at the centre of its mission and vision. By 2030 Cheltenham Festivals will: Provide 50% of its festival activity for…
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Cementing its status as one of the UK's must-visit festivals for families, Wychwood Festival celebrated an unforgettable weekend between 28-31 May, marking its 20th edition with a feel-good atmosphere that’s set to stand as the festival’s finest ever moment. Not resting on its laurels, Wychwood…
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Can science predict the World Cup? Could AI become our friend, or even replace human connection? How do we tackle digital burnout, cybercrime and misinformation? Cheltenham Science Festival returns to Imperial Gardens (2-7 June) with something for curious minds of all ages, with a programme packed…
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Cheltenham Jazz Festival has celebrated its most successful year to date, with its 30th anniversary edition welcoming record numbers of festival-goers to Montpellier Gardens, connecting over music across a sunsoaked Bank Holiday weekend. Marking three decades of world-class music, the 2026 Festival…
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Webbs Cheltenham is pleased to announce its support for the renowned Cheltenham Jazz Festival. As an ‘In Kind’ partner, Webbs Garden Centres has had the pleasure of creating the Festival’s VIP garden, bringing its experience and passion for plants to one of Cheltenham’s most celebrated cultural…
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With one month to go before Wychwood Festival opens up for its biggest weekend yet between 29th May and 31st May, the final lineup of events and the full running order across the weekend have been revealed. With so much to explore beyond the incredible live music lineup, this year boasts impressive…
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Overseen by the Festival’s new Guest Curator, double-Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Corinne Bailey-Rae, be part of the Cheltenham Jazz Festival 30th birthday year as it celebrates three decades of bringing world-class jazz and emerging talent to Montpellier Gardens. At thirty years young, the…
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