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Cheltenham Science Festival

Cheltenham Science Festival

This popular annual festival brings together the UK’s most respected scientists, favourite science…

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Cheltenham Open Studios

See the work of over 200 artists on an open-door-to-door trail of 82 venues, around town and the…

Cheltenham Craft Market

Cheltenham Craft Market

Located along Cheltenham Promenade, the monthly Cheltenham Crafts Market brings together local…

Cheltenham Children’s Festival

Cheltenham Children’s Festival

The Cheltenham Children’s Festival returns this summer with ‘togetherness’ as a theme. Local…

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Featured Events

  1. Add Cheltenham Science Festival to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham Science Festival

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    Festival

    Cheltenham

    This popular annual festival brings together the UK’s most respected scientists, favourite science communicators, writers, and artists to talk about today’s hottest topics. 

    Dates

    From:
    6 June 2023to11 June 2023
  2. Add Cheltenham Open Studios to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham Open Studios

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    Art

    Montpellier Gardens, Cheltenham

    See the work of over 200 artists on an open-door-to-door trail of 82 venues, around town and the surrounding area. Meet the artists, view their work, learn about their practice.

    Dates

    From:
    10 June 2023to18 June 2023Open 10:00 - 17:00
  3. Add Cheltenham Antiques & Vintage Market to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham Antiques & Vintage Market

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    Antiques

    Cheltenham

    Your opportunity to browse antiques, collectables, vintage products, home decor, porcelain, jewellery, furniture and art once a month along Cheltenham Promenade.  

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    10 June 2023Open 09:00 - 16:00
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  4. Add Cheltenham Craft Market to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham Craft Market

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    Market

    Cheltenham

    Located along Cheltenham Promenade, the monthly Cheltenham Crafts Market brings together local producers, craftspeople and artisans to create a market full of unique gifts, homeware and handmade goods.

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    17 June 2023Open 09:00 - 17:00
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    15 July 2023Open 09:00 - 17:00
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  5. Add Wimbledon Big Screen to your Itinerary

    Wimbledon Big Screen

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    Days Out

    Cheltenham

    The full Wimbledon experience is coming to Cheltenham once again! Cheltenham BID have partnered with The Brewery Quarter to bring Wimbledon to Cheltenham tennis fans from the 3rd July until the finals on the 16th July.

    Venue

    The Brewery Quarter, Cheltenham

    Dates

    From:
    3 July 2023to16 July 2023Open 12:00 - 21:00
  6. Add Cheltenham Music Festival to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham Music Festival

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    Festival

    Cheltenham Music Festival brings eight days of performances and events by leading international artists, new talent and innovators.

    Venue

    Cheltenham Town Hall, Cheltenham

    Dates

    From:
    8 July 2023to15 July 2023
  7. Add Midsummer Fiesta to your Itinerary

    Midsummer Fiesta

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    Type:

    Major Event

    Cheltenham

    Cheltenham’s favourite free family fiesta which takes place in the beautiful Montpellier Gardens...

    Dates

    From:
    15 July 2023
  8. Add Summer Jam 2023: The Lakefest Warmup to your Itinerary

    Summer Jam 2023: The Lakefest Warmup

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    Major Event

    Cheltenham

    The popular free music festival at The Brewery Quarter will return again this summer, Friday 21 – Sunday 23 July. Save the dates and look forward to celebrating schools breaking up for the summer with your family and friends. 

    Venue

    The Brewery Quarter, Cheltenham

    Dates

    From:
    21 July 2023to23 July 2023
  9. Add Cheltenham Paint Festival to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham Paint Festival

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    Festival

    Cheltenham's streets pop with colour thanks to the annual Cheltenham Paint Festival. Watch artists hard at work when the festival returns for the sixth year this summer, 28 - 30 July 2023 and enjoy street art creations year round in The Festival…

    Dates

    From:
    28 July 2023to30 July 2023
  10. Add Cheltenham Heritage Open Days to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham Heritage Open Days

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    Type:

    Festival

    10 days of Cheltenham heritage free to explore! Discover Cheltenham and its heritage as buildings throw open their doors to the public with a full programme of exciting walks and fascinating talks.

    Dates

    From:
    8 Sept 2023to17 Sept 2023
  11. Add Cheltenham Literature Festival to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham Literature Festival

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    Type:

    Festival

    Cheltenham

    Every October the world’s foremost writers, thinkers and performers descend on The Festival Town for ten days of fascinating discussion and unforgettable memories.

    Dates

    From:
    6 Oct 2023to15 Oct 2023
  12. Add Cheltenham Jazz Festival to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham Jazz Festival

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    Type:

    Festival

    Cheltenham

    Cheltenham, The Festival Town, is home to one of the country’s best-loved jazz festivals, attracting over 20,000 music fans annually. The popular annual event will next take place 1 - 6 May 2024.

    Dates

    From:
    1 May 2024to6 May 2024

Ongoing Events

  1. Add Culture Fest to your Itinerary

    Culture Fest

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    Type:

    Music

    Cheltenham

    Culture Fest for those who love art, food music and dance from around the world.

    Venue

    Pittville Park, Cheltenham

    Dates

    From:
    10 June 2023Open 12:00 - 20:00
  2. Add Guiting Power Fete & Fun dog Show to your Itinerary

    Guiting Power Fete & Fun dog Show

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    Fete/Fair

    Guiting Power, Cheltenham

    Fete & fun dog show in the heart of the Cotswold countryside.

    Dates

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    17 June 2023Open 12:00 - 16:00
  3. Add Retro Americana Festival to your Itinerary

    Retro Americana Festival

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    Type:

    Festival

    Cheltenham

    After a successful first year, Retro Americana will be returning in 2023! So, if you love vintage Americana, then we have a date for your diary. As Cheltenham’s second American Retro Festival returns to Pittville Pump Room on Friday June 23 to…

    Venue

    Pittville Pump Room, Cheltenham

    Dates

    From:
    23 June 2023to25 June 2023Open 10:00 - 16:00
  4. Add Cheltenham Children’s Festival to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham Children’s Festival

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    Days Out

    Cheltenham

    The Cheltenham Children’s Festival returns this summer with ‘togetherness’ as a theme. Local children and their families can have fun at the Cheltenham Children’s Festival completely free of charge again this year.

    Dates

    From:
    24 June 2023Open 10:00 - 15:00
  5. Add Forget-me-Not Cafe to your Itinerary

    Forget-me-Not Cafe

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    Event

    Cheltenham

    Come along to our monthly Dementia Café, which offers a chance to catch up with friends, meet new people in a similar situation to you.

    Dates

    From:
    28 June 2023Open 15:00 - 16:00
  6. Add Cheltenham Junior Parkrun to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham Junior Parkrun

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    Running

    Cheltenham

    Cheltenham junior parkrun is a FREE 2k weekly event for juniors only (4 to 14 year olds).

    Venue

    Pittville Park, Cheltenham

    Leisure At Cheltenham, Cheltenham

    Dates

    From:
    4 July 2023to31 Dec 2023Various Opening Times
  7. Add Cheltenham Vegan Market to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham Vegan Market

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    Market

    Cheltenham

    Here we go again! After our first outdoor vegan market in Cheltenham in April earlier this year we return to The Promenade for a summer special.

    Dates

    From:
    9 July 2023Open 10:00 - 15:00
  8. Add Cheltenham Parkrun to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham Parkrun

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    Running

    Cheltenham

    Cheltenham Park Run is a 5k free weekly running event which takes place in Pittville Park, Cheltenham. 

    Venue

    Pittville Park, Cheltenham

    Leisure At Cheltenham, Cheltenham

    Dates

    From:
    24 July 2023to31 Dec 2023Various Opening Times
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