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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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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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FREE - Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 July
Sat 4 Jul, 9am
Free
Fancy some Mozart with your mocha, cocktails with your crotchets or a beer with a side of Beethoven?
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Vision String Quartet
Sun 5 Jul, 11am
Pittville Pump Room
£32, £26, £18
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…
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Pavel Kolesnikov
Sat 11 Jul, 11am
Pittville Pump Room
£32, £26, £18
Pavel Kolesnikov is hailed by The Guardian as an ‘outstanding pianist in every degree’ and for the ‘great emotional intelligence with understated virtuosity’ of his playing. He returns to Cheltenham Music Festival with a very special…
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Astatine Trio
Mon 6 Jul, 11am
Pittville Pump Room
£28, £22, £16
BBC New Generation ArtistThe award-winning Astatine Trio has emerged as one of the UK’s most exciting young ensembles and opens this year’s series of recitals by current BBC New Generation Artists. From 2022–25 the trio benefited from the…
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Relaxed Concert for Families
Sun 5 Jul, 11am
Cheltenham Town Hall
£5
Join us to explore a musical rainbow in this very special orchestral concert. Will we find a pot of gold…?For children with disabilities or additional needs and their families, this is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a fully relaxed…
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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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