Our Festivals
At the centre of the UK's cultural scene, Cheltenham Festivals produces four world-class Festivals which convene established and emerging artists, writers and thinkers annually for a public celebration of Jazz, Science, Music and Literature
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Literature Brochure 2024
The countdown to The Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival is on. Make sure you don't miss a thing, pre-order your Festival brochure now to have it delivered directly to your door.Brochures are £3 to cover cost of postage…
Roderick Williams and Roger Vignoles
Roderick Williams BaritoneRoger Vignoles PianoSong recitals are at their most engaging when they simply tell stories – and this is exactly what Roderick Williams achieves in his irresistibly charming style. He promises a journey through…
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment Bach, the Universe and Everything
Bach, the Universe and EverythingOrchestra of the Age of Enlightenment Choir of the Age of Enlightenment Meganne Christian special guest speaker Steven Devine directorMatthias Weckmann Toccata in D minorJohann Crüger Chorale: Es ist das…
The Marian Consort
The Marian ConsortRory McCleery Artistic director Rodrigo de Ceballos Hortus Conclusus Laura Cannell For The Plants That Bind Us (Cheltenham Music Festival co-commission) Juan Gutiérrez de Padilla ‘Kyrie’ and ‘Gloria’ from Missa Ego flos…
Marmen Quartet
Claude DebussyString Quartet in G minor Op.10Tōru TakemitsuA Way a LoneLudwig van BeethovenString Quartet No. 8 in E minor, Op. 59, No. 2 A tantalising morning’s music with a prizewinning young quartet fitting a Cheltenham date into their…
Gloucestershire Young Musicians
Watch the very best local young talent perform in the beautiful surroundings of St Gregory’s Church in this early evening concert. This concert features the winners of the 2024 Gloucestershire Young Musician and Keith Nutland Award.
The Latest from Our Festivals
FameLab UK back with a bang at Cheltenham Science Festival 2024
Tuesday 25 June 2024On Friday 7 June 2024, at Parabola Arts Centre during Cheltenham Science Festival, eight of the best science communicators from across the UK vied for the title of FameLab UK Champion in front of a live audience. FameLab is the largest…
Cheltenham Science Festival Paves the Way for Thinkers of Tomorrow
Wednesday 12 June 2024From the cosmos to the countryside, Cheltenham Science Festival (4-9 June) embarked on a tour of the universe during six days of explosive demos, talks, debates and creative workshops. The six-day event inspired the next generation of…
An update on our funding
Wednesday 5 June 2024We are saddened to announce that Baillie Gifford have decided to end their partnership with Cheltenham Literature Festival. Our full statement is below. Culture and literature are by their nature engaged in the world beyond them. It is not…
