Could there be a more appropriate setting for The Times and The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival than the historic Regency spa town of Cheltenham?
Originally held in the town hall, the leading UK festival of the word was the world’s first literary festival. It forms a key part of the Cheltenham Festivals season.
The Times and The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival 2024 Highlights
At this year’s festival you can see people as varied as Judi Dench, Miriam Margolyes and Rebecca F. Kuang.
Cheltenham: The Perfect Setting
Since therapeutic mineral waters were discovered there in the early 18th Century, Cheltenham has been a magnet for visitors.
On the edge of the Cotswolds with its gentle, quintessentially English scenery, Cheltenham is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with The River Chelt flowing through the town on its way to the River Severn. Unsurprisingly, with this scenic location, the town is home to several festivals throughout the year, as the Cheltenham Festivals, including this world famous Literary Festival, which is held every October.
Previous people appearing at the festival
Key societal changes will be explored through novels of the past seventy years, especially for those interested in the development of societal literary norms over the past seven decades.
Cheltenham Literature Festival 2024 Line-Up
The full programme of what’s on at the Cheltenham Literary Festival, can be found here.
Cheltenham Literature Festival 2024 Dates
This year’s festival will be held form 4 to 13 October, 2024.
Tickets
Information about tickets can be found from the box office on 01242 850270 or boxoffice@cheltenhamfestivals.com.
More information on Cheltenham Festivals.
For more information on both the Cheltenham Literature Festival and other Cheltenham Festivals, including the Cheltenham Music Festival and the Cheltenham Jazz Festival, click here. Main image Ashley Dotty Charles, BBC Productions.