05/10/2026
📚 The countdown to Cheltenham Literature Festival 2026 is officially on!
With just days to go until the Festival returns to Cheltenham from 9-18 October, our town is getting ready for ten days of books, big ideas, fascinating conversations and plenty of things to discover.
This year’s programme features 500+ events with some brilliant names from the worlds of literature, politics, history, food, entertainment and more. And it’s not all ticketed talks either. The Festival Village at Montpellier Gardens is free to enter, with bookshops, food and drink, family activities, performances and plenty to explore.
Planning a visit?
We love the helpful guides from Visit Cheltenham for finding out what’s on, where to eat and drink, things to see and do, and how to make the most of a stay in the town.
👉 Head to Visit Cheltenham for inspiration and start planning your Literature Festival visit.
Visit the Cheltenham Festivals website for full details and to book tickets: https://www.cheltenhamfestivals.org/festivals/literature-festival
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