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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.
Over the next five years we are pledging to:
- Engage 450,000 children and young people in culture
- Provide at least 50% of our activities for free!
- Double our engagement with residents from the most economically deprived areas of Cheltenham
And so much more...
Find out more about The Next ChapterWe believe in a world where everyone can explore and create culture
Our charity brings joy, sparks curiosity, connects communities and inspires change year-round through four world-class Festivals in Jazz, Science, Music and Literature and projects for education, community and talent development
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Vision String Quartet
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…
Dudù Kouate and Shunya
Renowned for his mastery of pan-African traditional instruments, many of which he creates himself, Dudù Kouate journeys through his cultural influences in this rare duo appearance with Irish multi-instrumentalist Shunya.Born in Senegal in…
Za Górami
Vocalist and violinist Alice Zawadzki, pianist Fred Thomas and bassist Misha Mullov-Abbado present a rare alchemy, fusing folk idioms from a multitude of sources with free-flowing interplay and fluid structures. Inhabiting their own…
Dudù Kouate and Shunya
Due to popular demand, we've added another performance... Renowned for his mastery of pan-African traditional instruments, many of which he creates himself, Dudù Kouate journeys through his cultural influences in this rare duo appearance…
Violetta Suvini and Friends
Italian-Irish violinist and rising chamber music star Violetta Suvini brings together three of the most creative, bold and thoughtful composers working today for a series of new works for strings and electronics.New York-based Jasmine…
Idrîsî Ensemble
Idrîsî Ensemble return to Cheltenham Music Festival for a second instalment of their extraordinary exploration of the sounds of the medieval Mediterranean. The ensemble are pioneering a fresh approach to historical performance with a…
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Cheltenham Festivals Unveils Next Chapter
Monday 8 June 2026Today Cheltenham Festivals have launched ‘The Next Chapter’, its innovative new 5-year strategy (2026-2030), placing people, place and collective action at the centre of its mission and vision.Important Notice: Fraudulent Communications
Friday 5 June 2026Cheltenham Festivals has recently been made aware of fraudulent emails and messages circulating that falsely claim to represent Cheltenham Literature Festival.These communications appear to target authors, agents and speakers, inviting…
Cheltenham Jazz Festival Celebrates Record-Breaking 30th Anniversary Year with Record Ticket Sales
Wednesday 13 May 2026Cheltenham Jazz Festival has celebrated its most successful year to date, with its 30th anniversary edition welcoming record numbers of festival-goers to Montpellier Gardens, connecting over music across a sun-soaked Bank Holiday weekend.