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Cheltenham Festivals & Major Events Guide 2025

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Cheltenham Music Festival

Cheltenham Music Festival

Cheltenham Music Festival returns for its 80th birthday celebrations, 4 - 18 July 2025, for eight…

Lions at Large sculpture in front of Pittville Pump Room - Photographer - Anna Lythgoe

Lions at Large - The Pride of Gloucestershire Trail

In the Summer of 2025, Lions at Large – The Pride of Gloucestershire Trail will be ‘roaring’ onto…

Sulzer Type 2 image by Martin Loader

Summer Diesel Gala at GWSR

Get ready for a weekend of thrilling locomotives, nostalgic journeys, and unforgettable experiences…

Summer Jam: The Lakefest Warmup

Summer Jam: The Lakefest Warmup

The popular free music festival at The Brewery Quarter returns to kick start the summer…

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  1. Add Cheltenham Music Festival to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham Music Festival

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Dates

    From:
    4 July 2025to12 July 2025

    Cheltenham Music Festival returns for its 80th birthday celebrations, 4 - 18 July 2025, for eight days of incredible music. 

  2. Add 2000trees Festival to your Itinerary

    2000trees Festival

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Cheltenham

    Dates

    From:
    9 July 2025to12 July 2025

    The multi-award-winning 2000trees festival is a three day extravaganza set in the stunning Cotswold Hills. You’ll get three nights camping, a friendly, intimate atmosphere plus amazing food and locally produced ciders, ales & lagers.

  3. Add Lions at Large - The Pride of Gloucestershire Trail to your Itinerary

    Lions at Large - The Pride of Gloucestershire Trail

    Type

    Type:

    Free

    Cheltenham

    Dates

    From:
    11 July 2025to14 Sept 2025

    In the Summer of 2025, Lions at Large – The Pride of Gloucestershire Trail will be ‘roaring’ onto the streets of Cheltenham and Gloucester!
    32 large Lion sculptures will be designed and painted by local artists; celebrating Gloucestershire’s rich…

  4. Add Cheltenham Cricket Festival to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham Cricket Festival

    Type

    Type:

    Sports

    Thirlestaine Road, Cheltenham

    Dates

    From:
    17 July 2025to5 Aug 2025

    The Cheltenham Cricket Festival is one of the most loved events in the social and sporting calendar. The idyllic setting of Cheltenham College provides the perfect backdrop for cricket at the height of summer.

  5. Add Cheltenham 7s Festival to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham 7s Festival

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Cheltenham

    Dates

    From:
    18 July 2025to19 July 2025

    This is a festival for all sport lovers and festival-goers featuring a range of competitions for Rugby, Netball, Dodgeball, Fitness and Juniors Rugby  plus huge line up of talented artists, bands and DJs. The combination of sport and music is a…

  6. Add Fantasy Forest Festival at Sudeley Castle to your Itinerary

    Fantasy Forest Festival at Sudeley Castle

    Type

    Type:

    Major Event

    Winchcombe

    Dates

    From:
    18 July 2025to20 July 2025

    Set within the stunning grounds of Sudeley Castle, Fantasy Forest Festival offers a unique, inclusive experience against the backdrop of one of the Cotswolds most magnificent family friendly attractions.

  7. Add Summer Jam: The Lakefest Warmup to your Itinerary

    Summer Jam: The Lakefest Warmup

    Type

    Type:

    Major Event

    Cheltenham

    Dates

    From:
    25 July 2025to27 July 2025Various Opening Times

    The popular free music festival at The Brewery Quarter returns to kick start the summer holidays, Friday 25 – Sunday 27 July 2025!  This electrifying event is the perfect way to get into the festival spirit before Lakefest takes place in August.…

  8. Add Guiting Music Festival to your Itinerary

    Guiting Music Festival

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    Guiting Power, Cheltenham

    Dates

    From:
    25 July 2025to2 Aug 2025Open 18:00 - 20:40
    From:
    27 July 2025Open 11:30 - 16:00
    From:
    3 Aug 2025Open 11:30 - 16:00

    Guiting Music Festival will once again showcase an exciting line-up of classical, jazz and blues music over ten days featuring internationally renowned musicians at its annual event in the cotswold village of Guiting Power.

  9. Add Summer Diesel Gala at GWSR to your Itinerary

    Summer Diesel Gala at GWSR

    Type

    Type:

    Railway / Train Events

    Cheltenham

    Dates

    From:
    25 July 2025to27 July 2025

    Get ready for a weekend of thrilling locomotives, nostalgic journeys, and unforgettable experiences at the heart of the scenic Gloucestershire countryside. The GWSR annual Diesel Gala promises a unique blend of vintage charm and modern power,…

  10. Add Tuckwell Open-Air Theatre Festival to your Itinerary

    Tuckwell Open-Air Theatre Festival

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Shelburne Road, Cheltenham

    Dates

    From:
    12 Aug 2025to24 Aug 2025

    The idyllic, stone built, Tuckwell Amphitheatre is the perfect setting for an annual Open Air Theatre Festival. Surrounded by lush trees and shrubs and sheltered from the outside world, this magical venue attracts the very best in touring open-air…

  11. Add Cheltenham Heritage Open Days to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham Heritage Open Days

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Dates

    From:
    12 Sept 2025to21 Sept 2025

    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.

  12. Add Cheltenham International Film Festival to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham International Film Festival

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Regent St, Cheltenham

    Dates

    From:
    19 Sept 2025to28 Sept 2025

    Cheltenham International Film Festival has brought together: filmmakers, guest celebrities, emerging talent and audiences to celebrate the best in world cinema.

  13. Add Run Cheltenham to your Itinerary

    Run Cheltenham

    Type

    Type:

    Running

    Evesham Road, Cheltenham

    Dates

    From:
    21 Sept 2025

    Run Cheltenham offers three incredible and unique racing experiences for all ages and abilities. All starting and finishing at Cheltenham Racecourse. From those wanting to experience running for the first time to the competitive athletes wanting to…

  14. Add British Open Snooker to your Itinerary

    British Open Snooker

    Type

    Type:

    Sports

    Evesham Road, Cheltenham

    Dates

    From:
    22 Sept 2025to28 Sept 2025

    Snooker’s biggest stars will be at Cheltenham Racecourse when the British Open comes to The Centaur, 22nd - 28th September 2025.

  15. Add Cheltenham Literature Festival Free Events to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham Literature Festival Free Events

    Type

    Type:

    Literature

    Cheltenham

    Dates

    From:
    10 Oct 2025to19 Oct 2025

    The annual ten-day Cheltenham Literature Festival features many free talks, performances and workshops for all ages of literary fans. 

  16. Add Cheltenham Literature Festival to your Itinerary

    Cheltenham Literature Festival

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Cheltenham

    Dates

    From:
    10 Oct 2025to19 Oct 2025

    Cheltenham Literature Festival, 10-19 October, promises a feast for the mind. As the world’s longest-running literature festival, the annual event leads the way in celebrating the written and spoken word, presenting the best new voices in fiction…

  17. Add The Showcase to your Itinerary

    The Showcase

    Type

    Type:

    Horse Racing

    Cheltenham

    Dates

    From:
    24 Oct 2025to25 Oct 2025

    The Showcase raises the curtain to the 2025/26 Cheltenham season, once again, the thundering hooves, eager participants and excited fans will return to the Home of Jump Racing on Friday 24 and Saturday 25 October 2025. 

  18. Add The November Meeting to your Itinerary

    The November Meeting

    Type

    Type:

    Horse Racing

    Cheltenham

    Dates

    From:
    14 Nov 2025to16 Nov 2025

    The November Meeting is an unmissable three-day meeting at the Home of Jump Racing. It's true that all roads lead to Cheltenham Festival, but the magic starts at The November Meeting. 

  19. Add A Night at the Darts to your Itinerary

    A Night at the Darts

    Type

    Type:

    Sports

    Evesham Road, Cheltenham

    Dates

    From:
    28 Nov 2025Open 19:00 -

    Get ready for an electrifying night of darts at The Centaur, Cheltenham Racecourse, on November 27th! Watch as top professional players, including world Number 1 Luke Humphries, go head-to-head in a thrilling competition.

  20. Add The Christmas Meeting to your Itinerary

    The Christmas Meeting

    Type

    Type:

    Horse Racing

    Cheltenham

    Dates

    From:
    12 Dec 2025to13 Dec 2025

    Commence your Christmas celebrations at Cheltenham Racecourse over a weekend of top-quality racing on Friday 12 and Saturday 13 December. With the festive season about to enter the home straight, The Christmas Meeting brings joy and excitement for…

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