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You are here: What's On > Festivals & Major Events
Festivals
Cheltenham is the home of festivals, from jump racing to food, literature, science, music and jazz. We are known as The Festival Town, and while there is so much going on here year round, we are particularly proud of our annual festival calendar.
As well as the nationally and internationally acclaimed festivals, we have some lesser-known, but still high calibre events including the Cheltenham Balloon Fiesta, Cheltenham Poetry Festival and Cheltenham Festival of Performing Arts which are all worth a visit!
Offering a fantastic festival calendar throughout venues across Cheltenham these events are extremely popular, so early booking is advised for both the event and your accommodation should you wish to stay...
Cheltenham Music Festival kicks off the summer every year with a fortnight of fantastic music and entertainment at various indoor and outdoor venues across Cheltenham.
The May, June and July are particularly jam-packed with festivals to enjoy, kicking off with the Wychwood Music Festival, which takes place at Cheltenham Racecourse. Cheltenham Science Festival runs at Cheltenham Town Hall, and the Cheltenham Food and Drink Festival which takes place in Montpellier Gardens and features tastings, demonstrations, lectures and plenty of local produce to take home! The beginning of July is always exciting with the aawrd winning 2000 Trees Festival taking place in nearby Upcote Farm.
Remember to book early to avoid disappointment for any of these events. You can book your accomodation online via this website, or call our helpful Tourist Information Centre who offer a free accommodation booking service.
We look forward to welcoming you to Cheltenham, and please keep checking the What's On section of our website for the latest events and up to date event information as it is released.
