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Literature for Schools 2026 Tickets Now on Sale

Join us from 9–18 October for inspiring events with Michael Rosen, Katherine Rundell, Nadia Shireen, Nathanael Lessore and many more.

This year's programme offers something for every age group, with events designed to spark imaginations, nurture creativity and inspire a lifelong love of reading and writing.

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Pre-concert Talk: Mahler
Sat 4 Jul, 5.45pm
Tewkesbury Abbey
£5
Following his wonderfully informative and engaging talks in 2025, Professor of Composition at the University of Bristol John Pickard, returns to delve deeper into the world of Mahler. In this illustrated introduction to Das klagende Lied,…
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Mixtape x Squidsoup
Fri 10 Jul, 7.30pm
Cheltenham Town Hall
£15
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…
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Fantasia Orchestra with Jasdeep Singh Degun
Tue 7 Jul, 7pm
Pittville Pump Room
£32, £26, £18
Experience a unique and carefully constructed evening of hypnotic US minimalism, French Baroque delicacy and new work by a trailblazing orchestra and soloist.Composer and sitarist Jasdeep Singh Degun has been on an extraordinary run of…
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Idrîsî Ensemble
Mon 6 Jul, 7.30pm
Cheltenham College Chapel
£24
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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Mariam Batsashvili
Sat 4 Jul, 11am
Pittville Pump Room
£32, £26, £18
Since making waves with her winning performances at two of the world’s top piano competitions, Mariam Batsashvili’s name has been indelibly linked with one of the greatest virtuosos of all: Franz Liszt. Here she celebrates 140 years since…
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Life and Director's Circle Patrons Dinner
Fri 10 Jul, 5pm
The Nook On Five
From £60
The event will begin at 5pm where you’ll be greeted by the Patrons team and Co-CEO Ali Mawle, who will be sharing the Festivals’ five-year strategy.A two-course dinner will be provided, followed by a short performance from young musicians…
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Booklet on a wooden table. The front cover is white and pink and the title reads "The Next Chapter Our 2026-30 Strategy"

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Since 1945, thanks to your support, we've been changing lives through culture. And now it's time for the Next Chapter. Read all about our Five Year Strategy today.

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