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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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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…
Mahler, Brahms and Bruckner
Das klagende Lied is Mahler’s musical coming-of-age – an insight into one of the great musical minds of all time and a chilling tale of jealousy, murder and magic.Written for colossal orchestral and choral forces, an eerie woodland and a…
Gloucestershire Young Musician of the Year with Gloucestershire Symphony Orchestra
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…
Mixtape x Squidsoup
Mixtape returns in 2026, refreshed by a brand new collaboration with world-leading arts collective Squidsoup, masters of beautiful immersive lighting design. Grab a drink, sit, stand, or lie back and get lost in the magical interplay of…
Oleg Shebeta-Dragan
BBC New Generation ArtistUkrainian clarinettist Oleg Shebeta-Dragan is one of today’s most distinctive young artists. He first gained international recognition in 2022, when he won the prestigious Carl Nielsen International Competition in…
Angela Hewitt
An unforgettable evening with one of the most mesmerising musicians of our time. Angela Hewitt brings her signature freshness and technical finesse to a programme that blends playfulness with emotional depth. Widely regarded as one of the…
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Inspiring the Next Generation of Curious Minds
Friday 12 June 2026Last week our Festival Village sparked the curiosity of thousands of Festival-goers with over 100 vibrant talks, explosive demos and creative workshops during Cheltenham Science Festival 2026.
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…