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  1. One wristband, access to loads of CheltLitFest events

    Monday 30 September 2024
    The Cheltenham Literature Festival wristband, supported by Cotswolds Distillery, is back for 2024.Perfect for first timers or those looking to try something new, the Festival Weekender wristband enables you to go to as many events as you…
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  2. Overlooking the sea

    Win a Luxury Stay with Kuoni this #CheltLitFest

    Thursday 12 September 2024
    In partnership with Kuoni and The Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival, here’s your chance to win a seven-night luxury hotel stay for two to the stunning Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort in Cyprus*. Escape to a world of…
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  3. Free events at CLF 2024 collage

    The Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival Reveals Free Programme for 75th Anniversary

    Friday 6 September 2024
    The Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival has announced a programme of free events as part of its 75th anniversary celebrations, taking audiences on an exciting literary expedition within its Festival Village and…
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  4. Crowds at CLF 2024

    The Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival 2024 Full Programme Annoucement for 75th Anniversary Year

    Wednesday 14 August 2024
    Adrian Chiles | Alan Hollinghurst | Alexander Armstrong | Alison Steadman | Amber Guinness  Amy Jeffs | Ann Cleeves | Anna James | Anton du Beke | Arthur Parkinson | Asako Yuzuki Ashley-John Baptiste | Bettany Hughes | Bob Mortimer | Carol…
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  5. Jazz Arch with Big Top behind - close up

    Cheltenham Festivals Shortlisted For Three SoGlos Lifestyle Awards

    Thursday 28 March 2024
    The arts organisation has been nominated for Charity of the Year and its Jazz and Literature Festivals have each been separately nominated for Event of the Year in the region’s highest-profile awards for lifestyle and entertainment.
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  6. Young person interviewing Jacqueline Wilson

    BAFTA Young Presenters at The Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival 2023

    Friday 24 November 2023
    This year's BAFTA Young Presenter winners recently had their first assignment: The Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival. They honed their public speaking skills by introducing writer talks and getting exclusive access to…
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  7. Stilt walker at Literature Festival

    Cheltenham Literature Festival Reaffirms Its Place at the Heart of the UK's Cultural Conversation

    Wednesday 15 November 2023
    The Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival brought its 74th year to a close on Sunday, October 15, after ten days in the Gloucestershire town that reasserted the place of the world’s longest-running literature festival at…
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  8. CLF 2023 Schools Older Kids Reading

    School Children Explore the Power and Pleasure of Reading at Cheltenham Festivals Literature for Schools 2023

    Wednesday 31 May 2023
    Arts charity Cheltenham Festivals has announced the 2023 line-up for a dynamic and exciting Literature For Schools programme, which will create spaces in which children can explore the power of literature and ignite their imaginations and…
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  9. Children crowded around doing artwork. Ukrainian flag bunting hangs in the background.

    Ukrainian authors and talent joined us for Ukraine Day at Cheltenham Literature Festival 2022

    Monday 15 May 2023
    At this year's Cheltenham Literature Festival, we proudly stood in solidarity with the people of Ukraine.
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  10. BAFTA Young Presenters

    BAFTA Young Presenters at Cheltenham Literature Festival

    Tuesday 8 November 2022
    At this year's The Times and The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival, we were joined by the winners of BAFTA's Young Presenters competition. Jeriah Kibusi, 11 and Maryam Drammeh, 16 recently won in their respective age categories…
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  11. Crowd in VOICEBOX tent

    International authors, fresh voices and rock stars delight the crowds at The Times and The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival

    Monday 17 October 2022
    Across ten gloriously sunny autumnal days, The Times and The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival welcomed the world’s greatest writers and thinkers for an international celebration of the written word. Featuring around 900 speakers…
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  12. Back of volunteer t-shirt

    Cheltenham Literature Festival 2022 Programme Announcement

    Thursday 4 August 2022
    A M Homes | Amy Jeffs | Anne Enright | Anton Du Beke | Ardal O’Hanlon | Arqam | Asma KhanBonnie Garmus | Bono | Clive Myrie | Caroline O'Donoghue | Charlie Mackesy | Davina McCallChloë Ashby | Chris Patten | Christie Watson | Damon Galgut…
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