What's On in Cheltenham 2023

Cheltenham, The Festival Town, boasts a comprehensive year-round calendar of events and festivals, making us the envy of towns and cities across the UK...

Whatever time of year you visit there is sure to be something happening; from our major festivals and racing meets, to community led events and annual celebrations, we have big and small events all year round. The annual schedule of what’s on in Cheltenham is packed full of a wide range of fantastic events, adding to our status of a year-round destination, catering for all ages and interests and attracting visitors from across the globe.

Visit as a family, come as a couple, enjoy on your own, or celebrate with friends. We know you’ll find something to whet your appetite; and even if there is nothing that takes your fancy, a visit to Cheltenham itself is a must! There is loads to see, even when we are having a quiet day.

Quintessential England

Cheltenham is a spa town that boasts a relaxed, town and country vibe, but hosts events worthy of any city. We’re a cool combination of cosmopolitan culture and quintessential England, and we’ve got our very own collection of strange quirks too – fancy chasing a cheese down a steep hill anyone?

A great base to explore

With its close vicinity to the Cotswolds, the historical city of Gloucester and the ancient woodland in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley, Cheltenham lends itself as an ideal base to explore.

If it's music that you’re into, Cheltenham has a lively music scene with many of our local pubs and cafes hosting gigs and live music.  We are also proud to be home to the annual Cheltenham Jazz Festival (April/May), Wychwood Festival (June), Cheltenham Music Festival (July) and 2000Trees Festival (July).

Add to this the many other events throughout the year for children and adults alike, whatever time of year you choose to visit Cheltenham, there will be something to keep you entertained.  Click on our events search and plan your trip around what’s on, or, if you have already booked your stay, see what you have to look forward to!

** Whilst every effort is made by Visit Cheltenham to ensure the information on our website is correct, we might not always be aware of last minute changes or even cancellations, so we encourage visitors to always check with the venue/operator in advance of visit.