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Welcome to Cheltenham Music Festival 2026. We're thrilled to have you join us for an incredible programme of performances celebrating the best in classical music
Below, you'll find the performance programme notes, providing insights and details to enhance your experience
We hope you enjoy the Festival!
Programme Notes
Aurora Orchestra and Benjamin Grosvenor
Mariam Batsashvili
Vision String Quartet
Shakespeare's Sisters
Verdi's Requiem
What's On What's on
FREE - Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 July
Fancy some Mozart with your mocha, cocktails with your crotchets or a beer with a side of Beethoven?Experience Cheltenham Music Festival beyond the concert hall with ...around town, in association with Cheltenham BID.Enjoy free live…
Life and Director's Circle Patrons Dinner
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…
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…
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