Cheltenham Festivals
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.
Work Experience for Schools is back
We're thrilled to announce the re-launch of our Work Experience for Schools programme for 2023.
Students will get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes peek at how Festivals and our year-round participatory events are put together, as well as spending 1:1 time with each department and completing a mixture of creative and administrative tasks.
Be a part of Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2023
Are you an acoustic singer-songwriter or in a full blown big band? Or even a dancer, artist or street performer? Then we'd love to include you in the 2023 Cheltenham Jazz Festival ...around town programme. We have exciting opportunities for artists, from pop up performances in the town centre, to free stages on the Festival site.
First look at Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2023 line-up
The countdown to Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2023 is on. Here's a glimpse at just some of the names who will be taking to the stage in Montpellier Gardens in April.
Composer Academy returns for its 10th edition
Running alongside Cheltenham Music Festival, Composer Academy returns for its 10th edition. Composer Academy is an intensive programme that supports early-career composers (aged 18+ years) who are looking to gain professional advice and mentoring to further their career.
Science for Schools 2023 programme revealed and is set to be one of the best
We're delighted to announce that we'll be joined by astronaut Tim Peake, Cbeebies' Jess French and the team of Forest Green Rovers, as well as so many more incredible speakers
Come and join us in Imperial Gardens from 6 - 11 June
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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.
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