Overview
Cheltenham Literature Festival, nestled in the heart of Cheltenham, stands as the world's pioneering literature festival, celebrating both the written and spoken word. Established as a beacon for literary enthusiasts, the festival showcases an array of esteemed authors, illustrators, poets, and emerging voices. From 6th to 15th October 2023, attendees can immerse themselves in a diverse ten-day programme, blending ticketed events with free family activities and fringe events throughout the Regency town. For educators, the Literature for Schools segment offers tailored experiences. Dive into the festival's offerings and plan your visit through the official website.
Tickets
Tickets for the Cheltenham Literature Festival are tailored to individual events. By visiting the "What's On" page, attendees can conveniently filter events by date, time, type, and price range.
In addition to the ticketed events, the festival also offers a selection of free events.
As the festival spans multiple venues, it's essential to be informed about travel, parking, and accessibility specifics. All these details can be found on the venues page.
Accommodation
The Cheltenham Literature Festival is not a camping festival, please arrange your own accommodation. You can find places to stay via the Visit Cheltenham website.
Location
The main hub of the Cheltenham Literature Festival takes place at Montpellier Gardens, in the heart of Cheltenham. For more information about specific venues, parking, children and families, visit the "Plan your visit to Cheltenham" web page.
Accessibility
Cheltenham is committed to making their festival accessible for all. For full Accessibility and ticketing information, please visit their dedicated Accessibility Page.