Christmas markets, an incredible Christmas light switch-on and an entertaining late night shopping event. This year Christmas in Cheltenham is certain to be a magical one.

Whether you delight in the colourful flashes and twinkling stars or prefer the ear-shattering boom of a rocket, you'll see plenty of fireworks exploding in the sky on Bonfire Night in Cheltenham.

Halloween in Cheltenham seems to get bigger each year. From frightful events to spooky family fun we have you covered in this helpful guide to the best Halloween events in Cheltenham over the October half term school holidays.

The faint sound of Christmas bells are creeping up on us and the present shopping has some-what commenced. Don’t start wishing November away though as we have some fabulous events taking place in Cheltenham this month!

The 2019 Times and The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival has marked its 70th anniversary with a record-breaking number of tickets sold. With its most international, diverse programme yet, the world’s oldest literature Festival reached a larger audience than ever before, supported by a new broadcast partnership with Sky Arts.

Daily performances of Our House are taking place until Saturday 19th October so it's not too late to go and check it out for yourself!

Businesses are being given the chance to fight for their honour and charity as Cheltenham Racecourse launches a brand-new sporting fixture.

Real ale fans take note!  It's not long until the Cheltenham Real Ale Festival returns and this year the organisers CAMRA are promising a range of vegan friendly beers to be on offer.

One of our most popular local festivals, Wychwood Festival, nominated each year as one of the UK's best family festivals, will be returning for the 16th year next May bank holiday.   

One lucky family will win four adult raceday essentials packages for Family Fun Raceday taking place during The November Meeting on Sunday 17^th November at Cheltenham Racecourse - and don't forget kids go free!

This fabulous prize worth £172 includes everything you need for a great day at the races including…

Sudeley Castle and Gardens hosts fairytale-themed Halloween trail over the half term holidays.

The wait is almost over! The Home of Jump Racing, Cheltenham Racecourse, kicks off the 2019/2020 season in just over three weeks with their traditional Showcase fixture and a new event, Cheltoberfest.

Jools Holland fans will be delighted to hear that he is performing with his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra and special guests at The Centaur, Cheltenham Racecourse on Saturday 9th November. Read on for more details... 

We invited local theatre enthusiast, Emmy Haye, to review the dress rehearsal of The Libertine at our intimate local theatre, the Cheltenham Playhouse.  This compelling  play is taking place nightly until the 5^th October.  A limited amount of tickets are available from £10 - £13 so you'll need to be quick if you want to experience it for yourself!

Our promenade will come to life with international food, drink and crafts until Sunday 6th October.