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FameLab International 2024: The Search for a World Champion
Wednesday 20 November 2024Join us on Friday, 29 November 2024, for the FameLab International Live Final! Eight countries—Australia, Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Poland, South Africa, Switzerland and the United Kingdom—will battle it out on the virtual stage as…
First Names Announced for Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2025
Thursday 14 November 2024Cheltenham Jazz Festival has unveiled the first five artists lined up to perform at next year’s event as part of Cheltenham Festivals’ 80th Anniversary celebrations, which will take place in venues across the historic spa town between 30…
How Cheltenham Festivals is Sparking a Curiosity for Reading
Friday 8 November 2024Stories have the power to shape us and the world we live in. Reading or being read to from a young age is an integral part of childhood; it enables children to escape to different worlds and ignites a lifetime curiosity for reading and a…
My Voice, My Cheltenham at #CheltLitFest
Wednesday 30 October 2024During Cheltenham Literature Festival 2024 (4–13 October), Cheltenham Festivals collaborated with Lives of Colour to present My Voice, My Cheltenham, an audio-visual project that explored the topic of ‘Home’, and what it means to people of…
Apply to join us ...around town at CheltJazzFest 2025
Saturday 19 October 2024It's That Time Again!Apply for the 2025 Cheltenham Jazz Festival ...around town Programme,supported by Cheltenham BID
Cheltenham Literature Festival Celebrates 75 Years with Reception at Downing Street
Thursday 17 October 2024After 400 events with over 500 speakers across 10 days, The Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival concluded its milestone 75th anniversary with a reception hosted by Lisa Nandy, Culture Secretary, at Downing Street,…
Samantha Harvey Wins The InWords Literary Award 2024
Tuesday 8 October 2024In 2021 Cheltenham Festivals announced the launch of TILA - The InWords Literary Award. This award, established by two of our life patrons, is worth £10,000 and is given annually to a writer in recognition of a novel or body of work of…
One wristband, access to loads of CheltLitFest events
Monday 30 September 2024The 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…
Win a Luxury Stay with Kuoni this #CheltLitFest
Thursday 12 September 2024In 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…
Open call to be part of Cheltenham Science Festival 2025
Thursday 12 September 2024Thanks for taking an interest in being a part of Cheltenham Science Festival. We have an open call out for people and organisations to be a part of our 2025 festival, which takes place from 3 – 8 June 2025. You can find out more about the…
The Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival Reveals Free Programme for 75th Anniversary
Friday 6 September 2024The 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…
The Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival 2024 Full Programme Annoucement for 75th Anniversary Year
Wednesday 14 August 2024Adrian 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…