Cheltenham Festivals Celebrate Record-Breaking Year for Ticket Sales

Cheltenham Festivals Celebrating a Record-Breaking Year

The Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival 2025 has concluded with a landmark edition, marking a record-breaking year for ticket sales and reaffirming the enduring power of literature festivals. Over ten vibrant days, the festival welcomed crowds in record numbers, showcasing the community’s enduring passion for storytelling.

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The Cheltenham Literature Festival, which ran from 10-19 October 2025, featured over 400 events that celebrated the written and spoken word. The festival continues to lead the way in its programme, bringing together renowned authors, poets, and literary talents from around the world.

This year’s festival also saw the introduction of a new Guest Curator for Comics, award-winning children’s illustrator Jamie Smart. Smart packed the programme with events that highlighted the joy and artistry of the comic medium, reflecting the festival’s commitment to championing diverse literary forms.

Alongside the ticketed events, the festival also revealed a free programme of over 100 activities and events taking place across Montpellier Gardens and Cheltenham Town Centre. These free offerings allowed the community to engage with the festival in an accessible and inclusive manner.

What You Need to Know

The Cheltenham Literature Festival is part of the broader Cheltenham Festivals programme, which also includes the Cheltenham Science Festival, Cheltenham Music Festival, and Cheltenham Jazz Festival. The 2026 Cheltenham Science Festival is scheduled to take place from 2-7 June 2026.

For more information about the Cheltenham Festivals and upcoming events, visit the official website at cheltenhamfestivals.com or follow them on social media.

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