9–18 Oct 2026 · Cheltenham, GB

Cheltenham Festivals

Cheltenham Literature Festival is an annual literature festival held across multiple venues in Cheltenham. It presents authors, poets, journalists, historians and public speakers in conversations, readings and live events for book lovers and schools; programming includes new voices alongside established literary figures. The festival publishes a programme in advance and runs additional initiatives such as a 'Big Read' community book project.

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Dates
9–18 Oct 2026
Venue
various (including The Centaur
Location
Cheltenham, GB
Frequency
Annual
Audience
Mixed
Duration
10 days
Scale
International
Visitors
100,000Fact
Arts, Crafts & HobbiesMedia & Entertainment
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About Cheltenham Festivals

Cheltenham Festivals is an international trade show in Cheltenham, United Kingdom for the Arts, Crafts & Hobbies and Media & Entertainment industries. The 2026 edition runs 9–18 Oct 2026 at various (including The Centaur. It brings together 100,000 visitors (organizer-confirmed).

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Venue

various (including The Centaur

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Frequently asked questions

When is Cheltenham Festivals 2026?
Cheltenham Festivals 2026 runs 9–18 Oct 2026 at various (including The Centaur.
Where is Cheltenham Festivals held?
Cheltenham Festivals is held at various (including The Centaur in Cheltenham, United Kingdom.
Is Cheltenham Festivals worth attending?
Cheltenham Festivals is an international trade show for the Arts, Crafts & Hobbies and Media & Entertainment industries, so it is most relevant to exhibitors and buyers in those industries. Whether it is worth attending depends on your objectives, but its scale and sector focus are a useful guide.

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