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Worlds Longest Running Science Communication Programme Celebrates 20 Years of Excellence
Thursday 20 February 2025FameLab, the world’s longest running and furthest-reaching science communication competition, kicked off celebrations for its 20th anniversary year by heading to its most exciting frontiers yet – Antarctica. In its milestone year, FameLab…
From Jazz It Up to the Free Stage
Thursday 20 February 2025From our year-round talent development programmes to the rising stars of our Free Stage, talent development is at the heart of Cheltenham Festivals.Our ...around town programme, supported by Cheltenham BID, is just one of the ways we…
Alumni to CBBC's 'Dr Dan': Daniel Olaiya on the Impact of FameLab
Thursday 20 February 2025FameLab is the world’s longest running and furthest-reaching science communication competition. It's just one of our Learning and Participation and outreach programmes at Cheltenham Festivals. Since it started in 2005, FameLab has…
Cheltenham Jazz Festival Unveils Star-Studded Line-up for 2025
Tuesday 11 February 2025Lulu | Tom Walker | Corinne Bailey Rae | Jools Holland | Lisa Stansfield | Beverley Knight | David Gray | Roger Daltrey | Curtis Stigers | Macy Gray | Nubya Garcia | Katie Melua | Amadou & Mariam | Keyon Harrold | Emeli Sandé | Joe…
Cheltenham Festivals is turning 80
Thursday 30 January 2025This year, we’re celebrating a huge milestone—80 incredible years of Cheltenham Festivals! What began in 1945 with just three classical concerts at the first post-war Cheltenham Music Festival has grown into four world-renowned Festivals…
Celebrating International Day of Education
Thursday 23 January 2025To celebrate International Day of Education, we're thrilled to announce an expanded partnership with Attivo that will enable us to give more children and families with special and educational needs and disabilities access to arts and…
Winner Announced: VOICEBOX FUTURE VOICES Award
Friday 17 January 2025We have our winning project!We are delighted to announce that Sabrina Fearon-Melville, with her impactful podcast Third Spaces, is the recipient of the 2024 FUTURE VOICES award.Back in November, we launched the VOICEBOX FUTURE VOICES…
12 Days of VOICEBOX 2024
Saturday 21 December 2024Celebrating the Joy, Impact and Stories of 2024As we get into the festive spirit, we’re reflecting on an incredible year for VOICEBOX at Cheltenham Festivals—one filled with creativity, conversation and connection.From empowering young…12 Days of Cheltenham Festivals 2024
Monday 16 December 2024Celebrating the Joy, Impact and Stories of 2024As we reflect on an incredible 2024, Cheltenham Festivals has much to celebrate—from milestones like the 75th Cheltenham Literature Festival to inspiring initiatives that brought joy and…
FameLab International 2024 winner revealed
Friday 13 December 2024On Friday 29 November 2024, we saw eight countries compete on the virtual stage: Australia, Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Poland, South Africa, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. The National winners from each of these countries…
Give the Gift of a Membership
Thursday 12 December 2024WIN the gift of unforgettable experiences this season! Sign up to our mailing list before 22 December for a chance to win a year-round Cheltenham Festivals Membership.Membership includes exclusive perks, early access to tickets and more.…
Help us double our impact
Tuesday 3 December 2024We did it! Thanks to your incredible support, we raised an amazing £20,330, smashing our target during the Big Give Christmas Challenge.Your generosity makes a real difference in helping us deliver inspiring projects and events throughout…