
Cheltenham Literature Festival
When:
October 9, 2026 to October 18, 2026
Where: Montpellier Gardens, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Category: Community & Culture
Official Website:
https://www.cheltenhamfestivals.org/literature
Prepare your reading glasses and your appetite for a good debate because the Cheltenham Literature Festival is back to transform the picturesque Cotswolds into a veritable playground for bookworms. As the world’s longest-running literature festival, this ten-day extravaganza gathers the brightest minds, from award-winning authors and poets to celebrity guest speakers, for an unforgettable celebration of the written and spoken word. You can expect thought-provoking discussions, lively performances, and surprise pop-up events scattered throughout the free-to-enter Festival Village at Montpellier Gardens. Grab a hot cup of coffee or a craft drink, dive into massive bookshops, and embark on a literary adventure that will leave your brain buzzing and your reading list taller than ever.