About The City Brief Cheltenham
Your Personal Newsletter For All Local Events in Cheltenham
Cheltenham has a long history as a place where people gather, from its days as a Georgian spa town drawing visitors to its mineral springs, through to today's calendar of festivals and community events. The City Brief serves Cheltenham residents by keeping track of what's happening across the town each week, helping you stay informed about local happenings without having to search multiple sources. Our coverage spans the full breadth of Cheltenham life. Whether it's the Cheltenham Festival, Jazz Festival, Science Festival, or Literature Festival, events that draw attention from across the country, or the smaller, neighbourhood-level happenings that make up the rhythm of daily life, we report on what's taking place. We track recurring events like the April Fair and seasonal celebrations, alongside one-off gatherings and community activities. You can find coverage of events right across town, from cultural venues like Pittville Pump Rooms and The Wilson (Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum) to neighbourhood spaces in areas like Montpellier District, where independent cafes and local retailers often host their own events and gatherings. We cover what’s on in residential areas and at civic landmarks alike, anywhere that matters to Cheltenham residents planning their week ahead. Cheltenham's character comes through in its events calendar. The town's heritage as a cultural centre is evident in its festivals celebrating music, literature, and the arts. Its community spirit is shown in family-friendly activities, markets, and neighbourhood celebrations. The City Brief is here to make sure you know what's on, where, and when, so you can make the most of what's happening locally. Every week, we bring together the events happening across Cheltenham's neighbourhoods and venues, from long-established institutions to emerging community initiatives. Whether you're looking for something to do this weekend or planning ahead, The City Brief keeps you connected to your town's calendar.
What we Cover
Each week The City Brief highlights events happening across Cheltenham – live music, theatre, food, family activities, markets and more.
Have a look at what's happening this week and this coming weekend.
About The City Brief
The City Brief is a global network of local newsletters. We succeed in sending the best of local information to local people. To learn more, visit our main website.
About the editor
The City Brief Cheltenham is edited by Dean Withey, founder of The City Brief. A former RAF pilot turned founder and investor, Dean has built and sold two technology companies, including ubisend, a conversational AI platform used by the NHS and BAE Systems, and has shipped more than thirty enterprise AI systems over twenty years in tech. He is based in Norwich, England.
Why this site exists, in Dean's words: "In an AI-powered world, you can no longer trust what you see and hear online. The future is local: trusting only what you can see for yourself. The City Brief is the trusted brief for what's happening in your city."
Listings are gathered from venue websites, official box offices and event platforms, then checked and curated before publishing. AI tools assist with drafting; every published page follows our editorial policy.
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