- Cheltenham Town FC v Newport County – Whaddon Road Stadium – 3pm, Saturday 10th August
The Robins get their Sky Bet League Two campaign underway with their first home match against Newport County who narrowly avoided relegation last season. - Hairspray – Everyman Theatre – 13th-20th August
Welcome to the 60s, where everyone’s grooving to a brand-new sound! Enter Tracy Turnblad, with big hair, big heart, and big dreams to dance her way onto national TV. On her journey to become accepted, Tracy befriends Link Larkin the teen idol, Seaweed, Little Innez and Motormouth Maybelle who stand with her to fight intolerance, bigotry and racism as they strive to bring unity to the city of Baltimore. This fun-filled, feel-good show is bursting with show-stopping numbers, dazzling costumes, and dizzying dance-routines that you can’t help but shimmy to! - Cheltenham Town FC v Wimbledon Town FC – Whaddon Road Stadium 3pm, Saturday 24th August
Cheltenham Town welcome AFC Wimbledon who finished a very respectable 10th in League Two last season. - Cheltenham Heritage Open Days – Various Venues – 6th – 15th September
Every September thousands of volunteers across England organise events to celebrate our fantastic history and culture. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – all of which are FREE to explore. The events in Cheltenham range from open buildings – which you can explore either on your own or on an organised tour – to guided walks, talks, exhibitions or even a visit to a hidden gem that usually isn’t open to the public. The events are all free, but tickets must be pre-booked for some events where numbers are limited. - Cheltenham International Film Festival – Tivoli Cinema, Regent Arcade – 13th – 22nd September
The Festival celebrates its 6th anniversary in 2024 and will continue to bring the best of world cinema to its thriving audience through films that question, inspire, entertain; through documentaries that raise issues and inform; through film shorts by filmmakers new to the industry; and through tributes to recognise the contributions of celebrated artists to the legacy of great cinema. The programme for 2024 will be announced in August. The country focus this year is South Korea. - Cheltenham Food + Drink Week – Various Venues – 16th – 22nd September
Experience first-hand why Cheltenham is the unrivalled food capital of the South West during Cheltenham Food + Drink Week. This premier event, hosted by Cheltenham BID and Visit Cheltenham, promises an unforgettable experience for food enthusiasts. Throughout the week, Cheltenham’s top eateries will offer a variety of food and drink workshops, daily masterclasses, chef collaborations and special menus, allowing you to delve deep into the town’s culinary delights. - Cheltenham Literature Festival – Various Venues – 4th – 13th October
Cheltenham Literature Festival is the world’s longest-running literature Festival, leading the way in celebrating the written and spoken word, presenting the best new voices in fiction and poetry alongside literary greats and high-profile speakers. The Festival will be celebrating its 75th Anniversary 4-13 October 2024. - Cheltenham Oktoberfest – Cheltenham Racecourse – 11th and 12th October
After huge sell-out events in 2023, the Oktoberfest arrives in Cheltenham, The Festival Town, for the first time this year! Join in the fun 11th & 12th October, as Cheltenham Racecourse is transformed into a Bavarian Wonderland! Grab your fancy dress and enjoy live Oompah bands, traditional karaoke-dancing, Oktoberfest games, axe throwing, gourmet food and big steins of German bier. - The Showcase – Cheltenham Racecourse – 25th and 26th October
The Showcase raises the curtain to the 2024/25 Cheltenham season, once again, the thundering hooves, eager participants and excited fans will return to the Home of Jump Racing. The meeting showcases the sport of racing, giving racegoers the chance to learn about different racehorse ownership experiences, as well as special Q&A sessions with racing greats, setting the scene for the drama, history and heroics that will unfold as the season progresses. - The November Meeting – Cheltenham Racecourse – 15th – 17th November
There is something for everyone at the unmissable three-day meeting from Friday 15th Sunday 17th November at the Home of Jump Racing. Off the track, shop till you drop in the Shopping Village, enjoy the craic in the Guinness Village and party in The Centaur after racing.
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