Blog (What's On) - Visit Cheltenham

Gloucestershire’s only all-weather ice rink returns for a second year, as part of a bumper programme of seasonal activities organised by partners around Cheltenham.

The globally renowned Cheltenham Literature Festival returns in just 14 days. Don't fret if you haven't yet booked any tickets, help is on hand to make sure you don't miss out. 

Black History Month in October is the chance to celebrate the continued achievements and contributions of Black people to the UK and around the world. It’s also a time for continued action to tackle racism, reclaim Black history, and ensure Black history is represented.

This purr-fect pantomime adventure is a must on every festive family calendar, as Gloucestershire’s hometown hero returns to his roots this Christmas.

A highly anticipated, brand-new production of Rachel Wagstaff’s acclaimed adaptation of Agatha Christie’s The Mirror Crack’d is coming to Cheltenham this month.

Cheltenham Borough Council has made local arrangements for residents to pay their respects, following the announcement of the sad death of Her Majesty the Queen.

For the first time since 2019, the full steam Santa Express will operate from Cheltenham Racecourse, running through the glorious countryside to the North Pole at Winchcombe.

The Cher Show will head to Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham from Tuesday 13th September 17th September as part of its UK and Ireland tour.

Celebrate Cheltenham’s incredible town centre restaurants and bars with a special Food + Drink Week from 26 September to 2 October. Dive into food and drink experiences with tasting menus and masterclasses whilst you enjoy live entertainment in various venues throughout the town.

Literature is coming to town with nearly 200 free events at The Times and The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival (7-16 October).

On the 24 August, Ukrainian nationals - including our Ukrainian families & their hosts in Cheltenham - will mark their Independence Day; exactly six months since Russia's invasion.

Enjoy a range of exclusive member benefits including advance ticket sales and special offers whilst supporting the theatre's commitment to community engagement & work with children.

Gloucestershire residents can get involved with the county’s summer of cycling by getting on their bikes in the lead up to Love to Ride’s national cycling challenge ‘Cycle September’.

Highlights of the fifth annual Cheltenham Paint Festival. The popular event attracts leading national and international street artists to Cheltenham and leaves a lasting colourful legacy, that locals and visitors can enjoy year-round. 

We are delighted to share this year’s unmissable programme, with more than 500 events and close to 1,000 authors and speakers promising an international literary celebration like no other!