Cheltenham Literature Festival Breaks Attendance Records in 2025

Cheltenham Literature Festival Delivers Record-Breaking Crowds for 2025 Edition

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 thousands of book lovers to Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, cementing its status as one of the country’s premier cultural events.

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The 2025 festival, which took place from 10-19 October, featured a diverse programme of more than 400 events, with renowned authors, poets, and literary figures taking to the stage to share their work and insights. Highlights included appearances by award-winning children’s illustrator Jamie Smart, who served as the festival’s first-ever Guest Curator for Comics, bringing the joy of the medium to attendees.

The festival also revealed its free programme of over 100 events and activities, which took over Montpellier Gardens and Cheltenham Town, providing the local community with ample opportunities to engage with literature and the arts.

What You Need to Know

The Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival is set to return in 2026, with the dates to be announced in the coming months. Those interested in participating as an event organiser can visit the Cheltenham Festivals website for more information.

For the latest updates and programme details, residents are encouraged to follow the Cheltenham Festivals social media channels or sign up for the organisation’s newsletter.

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