Live music during Cheltenham Festival
The races aren't the only thing to love about Cheltenham Festival. It's the whole package! The atmosphere, the action, and lest we forget, the afterparty.
There aren't many sweeter feelings than raising a toast with good friends and celebrating your winnings (or commemorating your losses) after a day of high-octane jump racing.
Experience a wide variety of live music performances across seven zones at The Cheltenham Festival, including The Guinness Village, The Orchard and Best Mate Pavillion. Live music ends in all venues at the Racecourse at approximately 6.45pm. Check out the live entertainment programme.
But don't worry! The post races party continues in town until very late, with many of our local bars hosting live music.
Upcoming Cheltenham festivals
Krapp’s Last Tape by Samuel Beckett
- Sandford Park
- Sep 19, 2026 - Sep 20, 2026
Sam See: Sam See It, Sam Say It, Sam Sorted
- Sandford Park
- Sep 25, 2026 - Sep 26, 2026
Orwell – Road To 1984
- Sandford Park
- Sep 26, 2026 - Sep 27, 2026
Cheltenham Literature Festival
- Cheltenham
- Oct 9, 2026 - Oct 18, 2026
Free Activities for Adults
- Montpellier Gardens
- Oct 9, 2026 - Oct 18, 2026
Free Family Activities
- Montpellier Gardens
- Oct 10, 2026 - Oct 18, 2026
Charity Craft Beer Festival
- Oct 23, 2026 - Oct 24, 2026
The Showcase
- Cheltenham Racecourse
- Oct 23, 2026 - Oct 24, 2026
Film Chelt
- Cheltenham
- Oct 30, 2026 - Nov 8, 2026
The November Meeting
- Cheltenham Racecourse
- Nov 13, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026
The Cheltenham Festival
- Cheltenham Racecourse
- Mar 16, 2027 - Mar 19, 2027