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15 of the best festivals in Cheltenham to book for 2026

15 of the best festivals in Cheltenham to book for 2026

From world-famous literature and science festivals to music, sport and summer events, discover 15 of the best festivals in Cheltenham for 2026 鈥� with key dates to add straight to your calendar.

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Gloucester History Festival launches its own bread – with a nod to Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling

Gloucester History Festival launches its own bread – with a nod to Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling

Brand new history festival exploring Britain's past is launching in Gloucestershire this summer – with tickets now on sale

Brand new history festival exploring Britain's past is launching in Gloucestershire this summer – with tickets now on sale

Gloucestershire Lifestyle & Community Awards 2026 finalists revealed

Gloucestershire Lifestyle & Community Awards 2026 finalists revealed

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Fresh: Art Fair 2026 at Cheltenham Racecourse

Fresh: Art Fair 2026 at Cheltenham Racecourse

Spring Open Garden Day 2026 at Badminton House

Spring Open Garden Day 2026 at Badminton House

Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2026

Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2026

An Evening at Park Gallery in Cheltenham

An Evening at Park Gallery in Cheltenham

Knights’ Tournament at Berkeley Castle

Knights’ Tournament at Berkeley Castle

LEGO Brick History at Berkeley Castle

LEGO Brick History at Berkeley Castle

Crucifixion by Darrell Warner at Nature in Art

Crucifixion by Darrell Warner at Nature in Art

Barnsley Village Festival 2026

Barnsley Village Festival 2026

Gloucester Dragon Boat Festival 2026

Gloucester Dragon Boat Festival 2026

Gloucestershire Lifestyle & Community Awards 2026

Gloucestershire Lifestyle & Community Awards 2026

The Wildlife Art Society International Annual Exhibition 2026 at Nature in Art

The Wildlife Art Society International Annual Exhibition 2026 at Nature in Art

Eastnor Steam & Vintage 2026

Eastnor Steam & Vintage 2026

Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling 2026

Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling 2026

Longborough Festival Opera 2026

Longborough Festival Opera 2026

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Gloucester History Festival launches its own bread – with a nod to Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling

Gloucester History Festival launches its own bread – with a nod to Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling

Brand new history festival exploring Britain's past is launching in Gloucestershire this summer – with tickets now on sale

Brand new history festival exploring Britain's past is launching in Gloucestershire this summer – with tickets now on sale

Gloucestershire Lifestyle & Community Awards 2026 finalists revealed

Gloucestershire Lifestyle & Community Awards 2026 finalists revealed

Gloucester Cathedral reveals magnificent new organ at special festival this June

Gloucester Cathedral reveals magnificent new organ at special festival this June

Cheltenham Racecourse cancels final fixtures of 2026 season to fast-track major track upgrades

Cheltenham Racecourse cancels final fixtures of 2026 season to fast-track major track upgrades

Three Choirs Festival returns to Gloucester with spectacular programme of choral and orchestral music

Three Choirs Festival returns to Gloucester with spectacular programme of choral and orchestral music

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