2024 Events and Festivals

Cheltenham is renowned for its many festivals throughout the year. Whether its a day out at the races or enjoying some tasty treats at the food and drink festival there is something for everybody.

Sudeley Castle - Spectacle of Light

Sudeley Castle - Spectacle of Light

Returning for 2024....

Explore our magical after-dark experience and follow the New illuminated trail around the beautiful castle ground.

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Cheltenham Paint Festival

Cheltenham Paint Festival

27th and 28th July 2024

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Festival Trials Day

Festival Trials Day

Saturday 27th January

The last Cheltenham race day before the Cheltenham Festival in March and there is always an excitable atmosphere. Huge crowds gather to catch a glimpse of Festival contenders as they show the world what they're really made of!

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Cheltenham Science Festival

Cheltenham Science Festival

4th - 9th June

This annual festival brings together the UK’s most respected scientists, favourite science communicators, writers, and artists to talk about today’s hottest topics.

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Badminton Horse Trails

Badminton Horse Trails

8th - 12th May 2024

Top International Equestrian event featuring Dressage, Jumping and Cross-Country competitions.

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Cheltenham Craft Festival

Cheltenham Craft Festival

1st - 6th May

Cheltenham, The Festival Town, is home to one of the country’s best-loved jazz festivals, attracting over 20,000 music fans annually. The popular annual event will next take place 1 - 6 May 2024.

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The Cheltenham Festival

The Cheltenham Festival

12th - 15th March

The biggest, boldest jump racing event of the year - The Cheltenham Festival starts on the 12th March - 15th March.

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Cheltenham Jazz Festival

Cheltenham Jazz Festival

26th April - 1st May!

Cheltenham has become one of the country’s best-loved jazz festivals, home to over 20,000 music fans.

Montpellier Gardens Festival Village, it’s the hottest May Bank Holiday ticket around.​

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The April Meeting

The April Meeting

19th and 20th April

The final chance to watch the professionals test themselves on the track before the summer break; two days of quality racing.

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Race Night - Hunter Chase Racing

Race Night - Hunter Chase Racing

Friday 5th May

Cheltenham's racing season comes to an end with its evening fixture.

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Cheltenham Festival of Performing Arts

Cheltenham Festival of Performing Arts

9th May to 18th May 2024!

The annual Cheltenham Festival of Performing Arts is packed with performances in music, dance and drama from local schools, dance schools, theatre groups and music clubs.

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Tewkesbury Medieval Festival

Tewkesbury Medieval Festival

13th and 14th July 024

Tewkesbury has been in the high sport of Tewkesbury's summer since 1983. It is now widely regarded as the largest free medieval gathering of its kind in the whole of Europe.

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Cotswold Festival of Steam

Cotswold Festival of Steam

25th - 27th May

Railway / Train Events
Gloucestershire, Cheltenham
Cotswold Festival of Steam - heritage railway steam extravaganza

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Wychwood Festival

Wychwood Festival

31st May - 2nd June

The annual summer family festival "Wychwood" is held at Cheltenham Racecourse.
A brilliant weekend for all ages.
Cheltenham Racecourse, Gloucestershire

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Cheltenham Science Festival

Cheltenham Science Festival

4th - 9th June.
How long is a piece of string? What makes the world turn? And why does chocolate taste so good?

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Gloucester Tall Ships

Gloucester Tall Ships

25th - 27th May

During this period, the historic Gloucester Docks are celebrated with a host of exciting family-friendly activities and the famous tall ships that visit. From The Matthew which is a full-size replica of John Cabot’s ship which chartered North America in 1497, to the Sea Cadets Flagship TS Royalist, these rigged sailing crafts welcome guests aboard as you journey down the decks and discover both modern and ancient history.

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Cheltenham Running Festival

Cheltenham Running Festival

Sunday 16th June

A unique opportunity to run a 5k, 10k, half marathon around the famous Cheltenham Racecourse

Cheltenham Racecourse

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Cheltenham Poetry Festival

Cheltenham Poetry Festival

19th - 29th April 2024

Provides an exciting programme of events of live literature events throughout Cheltenham

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Cheltenham Food & Drink Festival

Cheltenham Food & Drink Festival

23rd, 24th and 25th June.

Montpellier Gardens

Celebrate food and drink and enjoy live music, free wine tasting talks, cheese tasting, artisan food producers along with a huge array of cookery demonstrations.

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Cheltenham Three Peaks Challenge

Cheltenham Three Peaks Challenge

Saturday 8th June 2024

The 22 mile walk which starts at Charity HQ in Lansdown Parade, provides you with an opportunity to take part in an exhausting but exhilarating adventure through Gloucestershire's most picturesque landscapes whilst tackling the three tallest peaks of the county: Crickley Hill, Leckhampton Hill and Cleeve Hill.

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Midsummer Fiesta

Midsummer Fiesta

Saturday 15th July 2024

Montpellier Gardens

Cheltenham's favourite family fiesta including music, dance, theatre and arts performances for all ages.

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Cheltenham Music Festival

Cheltenham Music Festival

6th July - 13th July!

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Gloucester History Festival Spring Weekend

Gloucester History Festival Spring Weekend

Friday 21stApril - Sunday 23rd April

Blackfriars Priory
Ladybellegate Street, Gloucester, GL1

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Cheltenham Cricket Festival

Cheltenham Cricket Festival

30th June - 19th July

Cheltenham College

A highlight of the summer and an unmissable opportunity for any cricket fan to experience the longest running cricket festival in the world.

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Cheltenham Literature Festival

Cheltenham Literature Festival

4th - 13th October 2024

Welcoming the world’s greatest writers and thinkers to Cheltenham.

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Gin and Rum Festival

Gin and Rum Festival

Saturday 2nd November 2024

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New Years Day Racing

New Years Day Racing

1st There is no better way to start the new year than an excellent jam packed day at Cheltenhams racecourse.

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