WE BELIEVE IN A WORLD WHERE EVERYONE CAN EXPLORE AND CREATE CULTURE

Jazz


1 May - 6 May 2024
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Science


4 Jun - 9 Jun 2024
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Music


6 Jul - 13 Jul 2024
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Literature


4 Oct - 13 Oct 2024
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About Us

Bringing joy, sparking curiosity, connecting communities, and inspiring change year-round with four world-class Festivals in Jazz, Science, Music and Literature, and charitable programmes for education, community, and talent development.

 

With programming that features the very best international artists, performers and speakers; unique experiences; and showcases up and coming talent, Cheltenham Festivals is at the centre of the UK’s cultural scene and boasts an enviable international reputation as leaders in our field.

Learning & Participation

Supporting all four Cheltenham Festivals, the Learning & Participation team devises and delivers an exciting programme of activity for schools and other groups in Gloucestershire and sometimes further afield, working with more than 25,000 school children from 250 schools in a given year. As well as running a year-round pioneering talent development programmes that support individuals, including everyone from artists to budding-scientists.

Latest articles

Cheltenham Festivals Shortlisted For Three SoGlos Lifestyle Awards

Thursday 14 March 2024

Cheltenham Music Festival Announces "Sparkling" 2024 Programme

Friday 8 March 2024

New White Paper On AI Co-Authored by CF’s Head of Science Programming

Thursday 22 February 2024

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Get closer to the Festivals with a Membership

Get closer to the Festivals with a Membership

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Give the gift of joy

Volunteer and Learn

Volunteer for us

Volunteer for us

As a Charity, we rely on the generosity of many individuals, grants-givers and corporate sponsors to continue our work.

Learn with us

Learn with us

Our Learning and Participation team support all four Festivals and devise and deliver an exciting programme of activity for schools and other groups.