Blog (What's On) - Visit Cheltenham

Cheltenham families are invited to enjoy a fun day out in the park this summer, with lots of free activities and entertainment on offer.

The art trail will see more than 30 majestic lions individually decorated by artists taking to the streets of both Cheltenham and Gloucester next year.

The festival season has well and truly begun in Cheltenham, The Festival Town and we here at Visit Cheltenham have come together to hand-pick a few of the events we’re most looking forward to this summer.

Following the success of last year's relocation to the town centre, organisers Pride in Gloucestershire have been busy creating a day to remember.

The three-day diesel celebration offers visitors and enthusiasts the opportunity to experience the sights, sounds and smells of classic heritage diesel traction from the heyday of British Rail, whilst travelling through the countryside.

The Story Box lineup includes fabulous illustrators and authors who will fire your imagination with tall tales, fun facts, magical stories and pictures throughout the weekend.

Across six packed days, over 40,000 music fans flocked to its Festival Village, affirming Cheltenham's position as one of Europe’s leading jazz festivals.

Get your diaries out and get booking! The Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham, has released their newest brochure, unveiling the exciting line up of shows throughout 2024 and 2025.

A new free app promoting local businesses, events and attractions to visitors and residents is being launched in Cheltenham this week in time for thousands of people visiting for Cheltenham Jazz Festival.

To celebrate the 150^th birthday of the town’s famous composer, Gustav Holst, a number of events and activities are planned between June and November for Cheltenham’s residents and visitors to enjoy.

The moment you've been waiting for has arrived. Cheltenham Science Festival tickets are now up for grabs!

Visitors can celebrate the arrival of Spring and experience the marking of time through the seasons with The Art of Flowers exhibition this May half term.

Head back to class in 2024 as Piston Distillery, renowned for its precision-crafted spirits, invites you to its newest immersive experience: The Piston Gin School.

Weber BBQ stage, cheese masterclass, Italian wine tasting & baking are just a few of the highlights at this year's Cheltenham Food & Drink Festival.

The Festival will be spotlighting, introducing and developing emerging talent and diverse voices from the scientific world, exploring the crucial relevance of science.