Summary
Would you like to be part of The Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival from 9 – 18 October 2026 ?
Details
We’d love to include you in this year’s programme! We’re looking for a host of writers, creatives and performers to be part of our Festival…
We want to spotlight new talent as well as those who have been writing, creating and performing for years. Although we welcome applications from anywhere in the UK, we’re keen to include Gloucestershire voices.
The big sibling that listens and never judges.
Founded in 2021, VOICEBOX is a space for young people to create, connect and be heard. Staging timely conversations from grassroots to global issues, it helps shape the next generation of changemakers and amplifies the issues that matter.
VOICEBOX’s free programme takes place in a dedicated space at the Festival. From talks, discussion groups and workshops to spoken word, music and comedy, it brings together big names, rising stars and community changemakers to explore new writing, the arts, wellbeing, politics, pop culture and society.
Through VOICEBOX we showcase the brave, fresh, original voices changing the conversation. Whether you’re a creative wanting to share your work or an organisation empowering young people, we’d love to hear from you!
The Huddle and The Snug are free spaces situated in our vibrant Feast Cafe, home to the best local, national and international talent.
What You Need to Know
VOICEBOX’s free programme takes place in a dedicated space at the Festival. From talks, discussion groups and workshops to spoken word, music and comedy, it brings together big names, rising stars and community changemakers to explore new writing, the arts, wellbeing, politics, pop culture and society.
The Huddle and The Snug are free spaces situated in our vibrant Feast Cafe, home to the best local, national and international talent.