Here you will find useful information about what to expect when you visit Cheltenham Music Festival, including venue locations, local transport and car parking. Some basic planning with the help of the information in this section will ensure you can make the most of your time in Cheltenham.

For a comprehensive guide to the Regency town of Cheltenham, please use the Visit Cheltenham website where you will find places to stay, a list of all the independent pubs, bars, cafes and restaurants, a history of the town, ideas of extra things to do while you are here and special offers too.

To find out what else is on in the area, visit Gloucestershire’s online lifestyle magazine SoGlos.com.


The Festival

Cheltenham Music Festival takes place in various venues around Cheltenham and Gloucester. You can find out more about music venues here.


Car Parking

There is limited parking at some of our Music Festival venues and you can find out more about facilities at each individual venue here.

For more information about parking in Cheltenham visit the Cheltenham Borough Council website


Food and Drink

Some music venues have cafes and bars. We recommend visiting the venues' website before visiting.


Contact Us

If you need any help during the Festival, our Festival volunteers will be onsite to answer your questions. In their pink t-shirts, they're easy to spot.

During the Festival, our social media is the best place to contact us. Alternatively, you can email the Box Office team and they will get back to you as soon as they can.


Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to pay to get into the Festival?

Cheltenham Music Festival takes place in venues across Gloucestershire, including Cheltenham and Gloucester, and tickets need to be purchased for individual events.

Please contact our Box Office team if you have any questions

Where can I find information on your venues?

Please visit our venue information page for access information and how to get to each of our venues. 

Are there toilet facilities in the Festival Village?

All of our Music Festival venues have toilets.

Do you have an in person Box Office on the Festival site?

Our Box Office team will be onsite at some of the venues during the Festival. 

Our phone lines are closed during the Festival but you can still email us.