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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Each of our Festivals includes a programme of events especially for schools and home educators. See what's on for children of all ages in 2025.
The Latest from Our Festivals

The Big Read 2026
Tuesday 16 June 2026The Big Read 2026One book. One community. One Big Read.
The Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival Announces Women's Prize for Fiction Winner 2026 ‘Big Read' Title
Tuesday 16 June 2026The Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival has today announced Women’s Prize for Fiction winner Virginia Evans’ and The Correspondent as this year’s Big Read title, launching a celebration of reading ahead of the Festival…
Inspiring the Next Generation of Curious Minds
Friday 12 June 2026Last week our Festival Village sparked the curiosity of thousands of Festival-goers with over 100 vibrant talks, explosive demos and creative workshops during Cheltenham Science Festival 2026.