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Cheltenham 2023 - Festivals & Major Events Guide
True to its spa and Regency heritage, Cheltenham continues to refresh mind, body and soul with a year-round packed calendar of cultural festivals and major sports events. From The Cheltenham Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse featuring The Gold Cup in March, to the world's oldest literature festival and world class science, music and jazz festivals, Cheltenham truly offers 12 months of feel good experiences.
Proud to be known as The Festival Town, Cheltenham is home to 30+ annual festivals/major events which provide the perfect opportunity for shared experiences and life affirming moments with family and friends...
From spring onwards, Cheltenham becomes a melting pot of culture and creativity commencing with the Cheltenham Jazz Festival which has hosted some of the world’s greatest musicians including Jamie Cullum, Hugh Laurie, Imelda May, Van Morrison, Stephane Grappelli and Ornette Coleman.
May is also the month for the Festival of Performing Arts, one of Cheltenham’s oldest festivals, first established in 1926 and one of our newer festivals, celebrating its fifth year this year - Cheltenham International Film Festival.
Summertime in Cheltenham is the ultimate in feel-good experiences. Unmissable experiences include Wychwood Festival, Cheltenham Food and Drink Festival, Cheltenham Music Festival and the award-winning 2000 Trees Festival.
With popular events year-round we recommend you book your accommodation and festival tickets in advance to avoid disappointment. Our Cheltenham hotel guide features accommodation options to suit all budgets, from luxury town centre hotels to country spa retreats, cosy guest houses, spacious self-catering apartments and local campsites.
** We endeavour to keep this guide up to date however, we recommend that you click through to the official event website for the latest information prior to travelling or booking accommodation. **
Keep scrolling down the page to rediscover your festival spirit and plan your next weekend in Cheltenham...
