Our Festivals
At the heart of the UK’s cultural scene, Cheltenham Festivals brings four world-class Festivals to life each year – uniting established and emerging artists, writers and thinkers in a shared celebration of Jazz, Science, Music and Literature and changing lives through culture.
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The Latest from Our Festivals

Cheltenham Jazz Festival Celebrates Record-Breaking 30th Anniversary Year with Record Ticket Sales
Wednesday 13 May 2026Cheltenham Jazz Festival has celebrated its most successful year to date, with its 30th anniversary edition welcoming record numbers of festival-goers to Montpellier Gardens, connecting over music across a sun-soaked Bank Holiday weekend.
Stars of Classical Music, Theatre, Jazz, World and Folk Visit Cheltenham for 2026 Music Festival
Friday 6 March 2026Cheltenham Music Festival will deliver a bold and diverse programme of world-class music-makers this July, bringing bona fide stars and the latest new voices to burgeoning audiences hungry for inspiring live experiences. Performers will…
Cheltenham Jazz Festival Announces Star-Studded 30th Anniversary Line-Up
Tuesday 10 February 2026Jack Savoretti • Jessie J • Nigel Kennedy • Joss Stone • Joshua Redman • Lady Blackbird • Van Morrison • 10cc • ABC •Earth Wind & Fire Experience • Mica Paris with Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Orchestra • Jalen Ngonda • Bill Frisell • Courtney…