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Join us from 9–18 October for inspiring events with Michael Rosen, Katherine Rundell, Nadia Shireen, Nathanael Lessore and many more.

This year's programme offers something for every age group, with events designed to spark imaginations, nurture creativity and inspire a lifelong love of reading and writing.

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Pre-concert Talk: Mahler
Sat 4 Jul, 5.45pm
Tewkesbury Abbey
£5
Following his wonderfully informative and engaging talks in 2025, Professor of Composition at the University of Bristol John Pickard, returns to delve deeper into the world of Mahler. In this illustrated introduction to Das klagende Lied,…
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Vision String Quartet
Sun 5 Jul, 11am
Pittville Pump Room
£32, £26, £18
Returning to Cheltenham after a spectacular recital in 2025 which demonstrated their precocious artistry, Vision String Quartet play pieces from every corner of the quartet repertoire with one signature difference: there are no music…
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Pre-concert Talk: Coates
Sat 11 Jul, 5.30pm
Pillar Room, Cheltenham Town Hall
£5
Our guest speaker John Pickard explores the evocative sound world of Eric Coates, once dubbed the ‘King of light-music’. Focusing in particular on the two works to be performed this evening, including Cinderella – which Coates himself…
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Gloucestershire Young Musician of the Year with Gloucestershire Symphony Orchestra
Mon 6 Jul, 7.30pm
Pittville Pump Room
£12
In a new celebration of Gloucestershire’s outstanding musical talent, the Festival welcomes the winner of the Gloucestershire Young Musician Award to perform one of the greatest and most beloved violin concertos ever written. Superbly…
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Life and Director's Circle Patrons Dinner
Fri 10 Jul, 5pm
The Nook On Five
From £60
The event will begin at 5pm where you’ll be greeted by the Patrons team and Co-CEO Ali Mawle, who will be sharing the Festivals’ five-year strategy.A two-course dinner will be provided, followed by a short performance from young musicians…
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Aurora Orchestra and Benjamin Grosvenor
Fri 3 Jul, 7pm
Cheltenham Town Hall
£48, £38, £28, £18, £12
“I’ve never seen an orchestra take so much ownership over a performance” was Bachtrack’s response to Aurora Orchestra’s 2016 Proms performance of Mozart’s ‘Jupiter’ from memory. There’s an infectious freedom and energy to Aurora’s…
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Booklet on a wooden table. The front cover is white and pink and the title reads "The Next Chapter Our 2026-30 Strategy"

It's time for the Next Chapter

Since 1945, thanks to your support, we've been changing lives through culture. And now it's time for the Next Chapter. Read all about our Five Year Strategy today.

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