- Just Between Ourselves – Everyman Theatre – 8th – 12th July
In perhaps his most emotionally charged play, Alan Ayckbourn masterfully evokes a world of hidden tensions and suppressed hostility. He skilfully navigates the tightrope between comedy and tragedy, guiding us towards a hilarious, yet chilling finale. It is 1976. Dennis tinkers in his garage, cheerfully indifferent to wife Vera’s impending breakdown. Marjorie hovers in the background, making tea and finding fault. Neil has planned a birthday surprise for his wife, but Pam doesn’t share his enthusiasm, preoccupied by frustrations of her own. - Cheltenham Cricket Festival – Cheltenham College Cricket Pitch – Various dates 17th July and 5th August
Cheltenham Cricket Festival is believed to be the longest running cricket festival in the world and takes place in the iconic setting of Cheltenham College Cricket Pitch. The Festival programme includes a double header of both the men and womens’ county teams playing Sussex Sharks in the Vitality Blast. In the same tournament there is also a womens’ match versus Middlesex. There are County Championship matches against Lancashire and Middlesex and a One Day Cup match versus Derbyshire Falcons. - Cirque – The Greatest Show Reimagined – Everyman Theatre – 18th and 19th September
Cirque explodes into 2025 with a brand-new show – bolder, braver and more breathtaking than ever before! Get ready for a dazzling fusion of musical theatre and jaw-dropping circus acts, taking the original Circus meets Musical Theatre spectacle to thrilling new heights. Experience iconic West End showstoppers paired with awe-inspiring circus acts showcasing their breathtaking feats of agility. This all-new production promises to transport you on a vibrant, kaleidoscopic journey bursting with colour, energy, and excitement. Featuring stunning vocalists and world-class circus performers, this family-friendly extravaganza is a must-see for 2025! - The Unibet British Open Snooker Championship – The Centaur, Cheltenham Racecourse – 22nd – 28th September
One of snooker’s most iconic tournaments, the British Open first thrilled fans from 1985 to 2004, before making a long-awaited comeback in 2021 after 17 years away. Now it’s firmly back on the calendar—and it’s unmissable. What makes it unique? Every round is a wild card. With a flat 128-player draw and anFA Cup-style random draw each round, anything can happen. It’s fast-paced drama from the very start. Last year, snooker legend Mark Selby edged out John Higgins 10-5 in a thrilling final to take the 2024 Cazoo British Open crown. Who will rise to the top this year? - Cheltenham Literature Festival – Montpellier Gardent – 10th – 19th 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. - FilmChelt – Cheltenham Film Festival – Various Venues – 18th – 26th October
FilmChelt, Cheltenham’s independent film festival, celebrating cinema, moving image and the art of film making, is for film lovers everywhere. This year’s country focus is Mexico. The Festival has a pre-launch concert ‘Echoes of the Oscars’ at Cheltenham Ladies College. This is a gala concert of Oscar winning and nominated film scores performed live by The film Orchestra, a 70-piece symphony orchestra. This exciting event, is a pre-launch of the new Cheltenham Film Festival. Join us to celebrate the iconic marriage of cinema with film music and the art of film making in all its forms. - Fishermens Friends – Cheltenham Town Hall – October 23rd
In celebration of performing together for over 30 years on stages across the world, Fisherman’s Friends are going on a new UK tour. Having sold out every venue on their last tour, the band look forward to performing old songs and new. - October Showcase – Cheltenham Racecourse – 24th & 25th October
The Showcase raises the curtain to the 2025/26 Cheltenham season, once again, the thundering hooves, eager participants and excited fans will return to the Home of Jump Racing. - The November Meeting – Cheltenham Racecourse – 14th-16th November
The magic starts here, the pace has quickened, the atmosphere is electric and exhilarating racing action will be revealing Cheltenham Festival clues. Off the track, shop till you drop in the Shopping Village, or enjoy live music across a variety of performance areas, including crowd favourite The Guinness Village. There is something for everyone at the unmissable three-day meeting which is the second biggest of the year. - A Night at the Darts – The Centaur – Cheltenham Racecourse – Friday 28th November
This year’s event includes an unforgettable event featuring an all-star lineup, including world number one Luke Humphries and Stephen Bunting along with Rob Cross, Simon Whitlock and others! It’s set to be an epic head-to-head showdown you won’t want to miss.
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