Membership

Membership

Discover more with Membership

Enjoy priority booking

With at least a week’s advance booking for you and your guests, you’ll be the first to secure the best seats at sell out events.

A 20% discount

Receive a 20% discount on most full priced tickets, browse our membership packages explained page for full details.

5 events at the Jazz Festival
10 events at the Science Festival
5 events at the Music Festival
15 events at the Literature Festival

Directors’ Picks

Each Festival Director will send you their insights into their top events and hidden gems with every programme. View our Jazz and Music Directors’ Picks videos.

Exclusive events — get closer to the artists

Member-only events at each festival bring you closer to the artists and allow you to meet other members.

Deals and discounts

Festival partners offer generous discounts to our members at Cheltenham’s leading bars, hotels and restaurants. View our members deals and discounts.

Be part of a community — with world class events

As a member, you’ll be part of a community that’s committed to bringing world class events to Cheltenham for everyone to enjoy. You’ll have the opportunity to support our extensive education programme that runs across our jazz, science, music and literature festivals, inspiring a new generation and creating unforgettable experiences.

Recommend a friend

Know someone who loves the Festivals? If you’re already a member and know someone who’d like to enjoy priority booking and ticket discounts for themselves, refer them to the Membership Scheme and receive a £5 Cheltenham Festivals voucher when they join!

Just ask them to quote your name as they join, and we’ll send you your free Cheltenham Festivals voucher.

Terms and Conditions

The new member must quote your name at time of joining
You can recommend as many new members as you like during your membership, however, only one voucher will be issued for each new membership
Due to gift aid regulations, Associate Members are not able to receive free £5 vouchers
Vouchers will be issued with 28 days of receipt of the new membership application