Events in Cheltenham From 6th April – 12th April 2026

You can find a varied mix of events in Cheltenham this week, with options for creative exploration, shared community moments, and relaxed evenings out. Family activities run throughout the week, including hands-on workshops at Museum in the Park and nature-based fun near Pittville Spa. Interactive sessions such as zine-making drop-ins bring together children and adults through collaborative art projects. Times table wizards offer playful learning for younger pupils during weekday afternoons, while picnic spaces around Sandford Parks Lido provide sheltered areas for families to gather beyond formal events.

Culture and arts are well represented with poetry readings at Cheltenham Town Hall auditorium, often featuring local writers, and live chamber music performances in the intimate setting of St Mary's Church. Creative writing workshops occur weekly in community centres across Eastgate, encouraging contributions from those interested in narrative craft. Music-driven events vary: small ensembles perform on weekday evenings at The Lido Bar, while themed dance nights under moonlight are hosted monthly by Cheltenham Live Arts Collective near the racecourse.

Book clubs meet every second Tuesday to discuss new literary releases across genres, fiction and non-fiction alike, and professional networking forums take place mid-week in town centre venues. These blend practical exchange with informal conversation; some include brief presentations on local economic trends, led by small business owners from Cheltenham’s thriving design sector. Whether attending a discussion or simply observing the rhythms of shared time in public spaces, there is space for both connection and quiet reflection this week across different parts of town. Check listings below for details about times and locations.