Cheltenham Literature Festival
Visit the globally renowned Literature Festival in the heart of Cheltenham.
Save the date and join us in 2023: 6 - 15 October 2023.
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About the Festival
Cheltenham Literature Festival is the world’s first literature Festival, leading the way in celebrating the written and spoken word, presenting the best new voices in fiction and poetry alongside literary greats and high-profile speakers.
What's On
The impressive 10 day programme is a mixture of ticketed events, free family activities and events and fringe events scattered throughout the regency town.
Keep your eyes peeled for the 2023 programme.
Cheltenham Literature Festival 2022
Director's Welcome
"For book lovers everywhere, The Times and The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival is the only place to be each autumn. The Festival returns from 7-16 October 2022, welcoming the world’s greatest writers and thinkers to Cheltenham."
News
Ukrainian authors and talent joined us for Ukraine Day at Cheltenham Literature Festival 2022
Tuesday 15 November 2022
International authors, fresh voices and rock stars delight the crowds at The Times and The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival
Wednesday 19 October 2022
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