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Live performances in Cheltenham 2022
The last couple of years have been tough, so for 2022 we think everyone deserves some fun. Luckily, Cheltenham’s top venues are here to deliver, with a year full of comedy, music, performances and festivals to fill your calendars.
Comedy shows in Cheltenham 2022
It’s true, laughter is the best medicine, so what better way to bring your mind and body back into balance than with a good chuckle. Michael McIntyre kicked off a year of laughter in Cheltenham at the Everyman Theatre. But don’t worry if you missed it, there are plenty of big names hitting the stage this year, from the cutting commentary of Jimmy Carr at the Town Hall in February; to John Bishop in February Alan Carr in March and Dara O Briain in May, all at The Centaur, Cheltenham Racecourse; right through to the wacky antics of Harry Hill at the Everyman in November.
Howler's Comedy Club now has a new home at the Cheltenham Playhouse (with first event planned for 27 Jan) and Pittville Pump Room are hosting monthly comedy events in February and March. There’s truly something to tickle everybody’s funny bone in Cheltenham this year!
Musicals & family-friendly shows in Cheltenham 2022
Alongside the comics, this year will see many joyous performances coming to town. In February, the Bacon Theatre will play host to Circus Spectacular, delivering international circus acts and magic to delight crowds. In April theatre fans can look forward to Wind in the Willows, which promises to be a TOAD-ally terrific treat whether you're 4 or 104!
Friends! The Musical Parody (Feb, Cheltenham Town Hall) will take fans on a good-hearted romp through everyone’s favourite moments of the hit show. Osmonds fans will be delighted to know a new musical, telling the story of the famous family who sold one hundred million records, can be enjoyed in March at the Everyman - The Osmonds: A New Musical.
Other unmissable musicals at the Everyman Cheltenham this year include - Hairspray (Jan) & Shrek the Musical (Feb) and Chicago (Feb/March).
Live music & concerts in Cheltenham 2022
They say music is the key to the soul, and this year will also see a whole host of musical talent filling Cheltenham’s stages. In April, the critically acclaimed tribute show, Simon and Garfunkel Through the Years, will perform at the Bacon Theatre, while one of Britain’s foremost pianists, Leon McCawley, will serenade crowds at the Pittville Pump Room. An event not to be missed is UB40 playing to what is sure to be a sell-out crowd at The Centaur in May.
Music festivals in Cheltenham 2022
In addition to the above exciting line up of live performances, as The Festival Town, Cheltenham is proud to host a wide range of annual music festivals. The festival season kicks off with the Cheltenham Jazz Festival in April; followed by Wychwood over the Jubilee bank holiday weekend in June; the multi-award-winning 2000trees Festival and Cheltenham Music Festival both take place in July, with the end of the live performance festival season coming to a close with the world famous Cheltenham Literature Festival in October.
