Local Events

Cheltenham Festivals

• Cheltenham Science Festival: 2 – 7 June 2026 

• Cheltenham Food & Drink Festival – 19 – 21 June 2026 

• Cheltenham Music Festival: 3 – 11 July 2026 

• The Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival: 9 – 18 October 2026.  

• Gloucester Quays and Historic Docks – Runs weekends from November 7–8 until December 19-20 

• Cheltenham Christmas Market (The Promenade and Long Gardens) 

• Gift Market dates: 19th to 22nd November 2026 

• Arts & Crafts Market dates: 10th to 23rd December 2026 

Three Counties Showground

• Malvern Autumn Show – Friday 25th September – Sunday 27th September 2026 

• A vibrant festival of gardening, food and countryside life. Across three inspiring days, enjoy spectacular RHS floral displays, giant vegetable competitions, expert talks, delicious local food and plenty of family-friendly entertainment 

• Royal Three Counties Show – Friday 12th June – Sunday 14th June 2026 

• One of the UK’s largest and longest-running celebrations of farming, food and rural life, held annually at the Three Counties Showground in Malvern.  Across three unforgettable days, enjoy spectacular livestock displays, live entertainment, artisan food and shopping, plus over 100 family-friendly activities for all ages 

• Three Counties Food + Drink Festival – Saturday 25th July – Sunday 26th July 2026 

• Winter Glow – Friday 20th November – Thursday 31st December 2026e