Your Visit to Cheltenham Music Festival
Welcome to your guide for visiting Cheltenham Music Festival!
Here, you’ll find all the essential info to help you plan your visit — including venue locations, local transport options, and car parking details. A little preparation with these tips will help you make the most of your Festival experience.
For a full guide to the beautiful Regency town of Cheltenham — from places to stay and independent pubs, bars, cafes, and restaurants, to the town’s rich history, local attractions, and special offers — please visit the Visit Cheltenham website.
Looking for more events and things to do nearby? Check out Gloucestershire’s lifestyle magazine, SoGlos.com, for the latest happenings around the area.
The Festival
Cheltenham Music Festival is a renowned celebration of classical and contemporary music, featuring world-class performances across a variety of stunning venues in Cheltenham and Gloucester.
From historic concert halls to intimate spaces, each venue offers a unique atmosphere to enjoy exceptional music.
Getting Here
There is limited parking at some of our Music Festival venues and you can find out more about facilities at each individual venue here.
For more information about parking in Cheltenham visit the Cheltenham Borough Council website.
There are lots of car parks in Cheltenham town centre:
- Rodney Road (GL50 1HX)
- St George's Road (GL50 3DT)
- Royal Well (GL50 3DS)
- Regent Arcade (GL50 1HN)
Cheltenham Spa Railway Station is a 25-minute walk from the town centre. You can find a taxi rank outside the station for a quick trip
Additionally, there's a regular bus service available from the Cheltenham Race Course Park and Ride car park directly to town
Stagecoach bus services stop on the Promenade. For further details on bus services, please visit the Stagecoach website
Bike racks are conveniently located near Cheltenham Town Hall for those wishing to travel to the Festival by bicycle
Food and Drink
Many of our music venues have on-site cafés and bars for you to enjoy before or after performances. We recommend checking the individual venue websites ahead of your visit for the latest information on opening times and available facilities.
Contact Us
If you need any help during the Festival, our Festival volunteers will be onsite to answer your questions. In their pink t-shirts, they're easy to spot.
During the Festival, our social media is the best place to contact us. Alternatively, you can email the Box Office team and they will get back to you as soon as they can.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to pay to get into the Festival?
Cheltenham Music Festival takes place in venues across Gloucestershire, including Cheltenham and Gloucester, and tickets need to be purchased for individual events.
Please contact our Box Office team if you have any questions
Where can I find information on your venues?
Please visit our venue information page for access information and how to get to each of our venues.
Are there toilet facilities in the Festival Village?
All of our Music Festival venues have toilets.
Do you have an in person Box Office on the Festival site?
Our Box Office team will be onsite at some of the venues during the Festival.
Our phone lines are closed during the Festival but you can still email us.
