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Bringing joy, sparking curiosity, connecting communities and inspiring change year-round with our Jazz, Science, Music and Literature Festivals🎵🧬📚
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Like many cultural organisations, Cheltenham Festivals is a not-for-profit organisation registered both as a charity and as a company limited by guarantee. It is responsible for the annual Cheltenham Jazz, Science, Music and Literature Festivals. It also runs extensive education and outreach programmes, many to local schools and communities. Cheltenham Music Festival 2 – 9 July 2021
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The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival 8 - 17 October 2021
Cheltenham Jazz Festival 27 April - 2 May 2022
Cheltenham Science Festival 7 - 12 June 2022

30/05/2026

In just three days, kicks off in Imperial Gardens

And it’s not just about the shows you book... the Festival Village is completely free to explore – no ticket needed.

🎤 Jetstream Stage – free music, quizzes and shows all weekend long
📚 Browse all your Festival reads at the Waterstones Bookshop
🎪 Meet the team behind Cheltenham Festivals at the Pink Tent
🧪 Four Interactive Zones to get stuck into:
🔎 Get hands-on with science in Discover Zone
🎨 Unleash your creativity in Makershack
🎮 Put your skills to the test in The Arcade
✈️ Explore flight in action at GE Aerospace Flight Deck

🥙 Plus, Habibah are serving up delicious bites in the Festival Village

Come hang out and discover something new ✨

28/05/2026

Meet the FameLab UK Finalists 🧬

Ten finalists. Three minutes. One chance to become the next FameLab UK Winner.

From stem cells and DNA to drones and bacteria, our finalists are ready to inspire a sold-out audience at with science that’s fascinating, surprising and full of big ideas.

Swipe to meet the finalists and explore the topics they’ll be bringing to the stage ✨

27/05/2026

Your first taste of arrives this weekend 👀

With less than a week to go until the Festival begins, we’re bringing a free taster experience to town ✨

As part of ...around town, 2Faced Dance Company are taking over Cambray Place with their brand new outdoor dance theatre and circus show 🎭

📍 Cambray Place, GL50 1DW
🗓️ Sunday 31 May
🐟 Expect an interactive performance where science, movement and creativity collide

It’s free, open to everyone and designed to give you a glimpse into what is all about – curiosity, creativity and seeing the world differently.

And if you enjoy it, there’s a whole week of events waiting for you 👀

🔗 Find out more at the link in our bio
..around town thanks to Cheltenham BID

26/05/2026

The debates continue 🎷👀

We asked some of you to take on our ultimate this or that challenge — choosing between legendary Jazz Fest artists from across the years until your final favourite was revealed ✨

Some of these decisions were genuinely painful 💫

Who would make it to the end of your bracket? 👇

25/05/2026

From movement and motivation to food and mindfulness, we’re exploring the science behind how we eat, move and feel our best at ❤️‍🩹

Hear from leading sports and performance psychologists on the science behind World Cup success, uncover what’s really behind every bite and separate food facts from fads 🍕🥗

And for those looking to slow things down, there are mindful moments too. Dive into fresh research on healthy habits, the surprising power of anxiety and what really leads to a better night’s sleep 🌙

🔗 Tickets on sale now – get yours at the link in bio

24/05/2026

“I don’t think science is for me…”

Not for you?! 👀

That’s exactly why we do it.

Science isn’t just for scientists - it’s for everyone. For the curious, the sceptical, the beginners and the people who don’t think they’re ‘into it’.

Cheltenham Science Festival brings it all to life in a way you can actually step into, question, explore and enjoy — no background knowledge needed.

And with less than two weeks to go, there’s still time to be part of it.
 🧪 Hands-on, interactive experiences 🎤 Big talks, big ideas 📍 Imperial Gardens 📅 2–7 June

Book now.

23/05/2026

This , we’re going way beyond Earth for answers 🌌

Some of the biggest conversations start with even bigger questions – about our planet, the universe and what it means to be human.

This year’s Festival is packed with ideas, discoveries and conversations that could completely shift the way you see the world around you.

Join Kavli Prizewinner Sara Seager as she reflects on grief, motherhood, connection and the comfort she found in the universe in a powerful event inspired by her memoir.

👉 Swipe to explore more of our top picks tackling the big topics

Big ideas. Big questions. Conversations that stay with you.

🔗 Bag your tickets via the link in bio

21/05/2026

Science isn’t just part of culture… it is culture 🔬✨

This World Day for Cultural Diversity, we’re celebrating science as culture – something we see every year at .

Science shows up in the most unexpected places: through conversations about identity, nature, technology, money, entertainment and what it means to be human.

This year’s Festival brings those ideas to life through bold, curious and thought-provoking events that explore the world from every angle 🌍

Swipe for a few events that prove just how widespread science can be 👉

20/05/2026

This or That 🎷

To celebrate 30 years of , we asked some of you to play the ultimate Jazz Fest this or that - choosing between iconic artists from across the years until only one was left standing 👀

This round ended with Jessie J taking the top spot 💫🎤

Now we need to know… who would be your ultimate Jazz Fest pick? 👇

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