About this Event
Founded in 1949, the Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival is recognised as the world’s longest-running literature festival. Organised by Cheltenham Festivals, the 2027 edition will return for 10 days of author talks, book launches, debates, workshops, family events, and live performances in Cheltenham, England. Expect bestselling novelists, poets, historians, journalists, politicians, and thinkers, alongside free events, book signings, and the much-loved Festival Village atmosphere in the heart of the Regency town.
Date & Time
8 – 17 October 2027 — The official Cheltenham Festivals calendar confirms The Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival: 8 – 17 October 2027. Events typically run from morning until late evening across multiple venues, with the full daily schedule to be announced closer to the festival.
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Venue & Location
The main hub is the Festival Village in Montpellier Gardens, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 1UW, United Kingdom, with additional events at Cheltenham Town Hall, Everyman Theatre, and other central Cheltenham venues. Montpellier Gardens forms the main Festival Village, where you’ll find temporary event spaces, food and drink, the festival bookshop and much of the free programme.
Staying overnight?
Check the nearest hotel near the venue.
Full programme
The full programme for Cheltenham Literature Festival 2027 has not yet been announced.
For official information, please visit the Cheltenham Literature Festival official website (https://www.cheltenhamfestivals.org/festivals/literature-festival).
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to help you plan your visit.
When is Cheltenham Literature Festival 2027?
Cheltenham Literature Festival 2027 will take place from 8 to 17 October 2027 in Cheltenham, United Kingdom. The dates are confirmed on the official Cheltenham Festivals website.
Where does the Cheltenham Literature Festival take place, and how do I get there?
Most events are centred on the Festival Village in Montpellier Gardens in central Cheltenham, with other events at Cheltenham Town Hall and the Everyman Theatre. Cheltenham is easily reached by train to Cheltenham Spa station, by bus, and by car, and the main venues are walkable from the town centre and The Promenade.
When will tickets and the full programme for 2027 be released?
The 2027 programme is listed as coming soon on Visit Cheltenham. In previous years, the line-up has been announced in summer, followed by general booking via the official Cheltenham Festivals box office. Signing up for the festival newsletter is the best way to get priority booking alerts.
Is Cheltenham Literature Festival suitable for families and first-time visitors?
Yes. Alongside headline author events, the festival is known for its family programme, free events, workshops, and relaxed Festival Village atmosphere. First-time visitors can mix one or two ticketed talks with free sessions, bookshop browsing, and street food in Montpellier Gardens for a full day out.
Why is Cheltenham Literature Festival so famous?
Established in 1949, it is the longest-running literature festival in the world. Over more than 75 years it has grown from a small literary gathering into a major international cultural festival attracting over 100,000 ticket holders in recent anniversary years, while keeping its home in the historic spa town of Cheltenham.
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