Events in Cheltenham From 13th April – 19th April 2026

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Events in Cheltenham this week highlight ongoing civic activity grounded in long-standing traditions of public assembly and cultural expression. This period includes acoustic performances at Pittville Pump Room, where music takes place beneath historic columns from the 19th-century spa era. Other events occur at Cheltenham Town Hall, a venue that has hosted political debates since its opening in 1872.

A recurring theme is intergenerational participation, workshops led by local arts collectives take place in community centres near Gloucester Road and Church Street.

An evening event is scheduled at Cheltenham Racecourse; attendees should be aware that overhanging structural elements in some sections can restrict sightlines. While access to certain areas remains limited due to recent infrastructure work, programming includes spoken-word sessions held indoors with seating layouts designed for inclusivity rather than commercial display.

Family-friendly activities take place across several locations, including gardens near Sandford Parks Lido; users should note that changing facilities there have seen consistent reports of poor maintenance. Other events involve craft-based interactions in shared spaces, often tied to seasonal or heritage themes such as the annual Cheltenham Festival’s cultural programming cycle.

For those relying on rail transport due to traffic disruptions caused by large-scale gatherings, including during peak event periods, Cheltenham Spa railway station remains a central access point. The scheduled listings below provide full details of venues, times, and any known logistical considerations such as parking constraints or venue accessibility issues that may affect travel planning for attendees with specific mobility needs.

Tuesday 14th April

New Voices Showcase, Kate Noakes, Angela France

· Gotherington Old Chapel · Nightlife & Music

Singers Kate Noakes and Angela France perform in the New Voices Showcase at Francis Close Hall Chapel.

Wednesday 15th April

Level One And Level Two (Combined) - Five Day Advanced Perfume Making Course /…

· Cotswold Perfumery · Food & Drink

A five-day CPD-accredited course in advanced perfume making at Cotswold Perfumery.

Michaela Strachan - Not Just a Wild Life

· Nightlife & Music

Comedian Michaela Strachan performs her new stand-up show 'Not Just a Wild Life' at Cheltenham Town Hall.

Thursday 16th April

Dom Joly's Speakeazy at The Steam & Whistle

· The Steam and Whistle · Nightlife & Music

Dom Joly performs his SpeakeaZy show at The Steam & Whistle in Cheltenham.

Team Cpf Takeover - Chris Hemingway, Peter Lay, Tess Biddington, Roger West, Zoe…

· Gotherington Old Chapel · Nightlife & Music

A group of performers presents a live event at Cheltenham Quakers' Meeting House.

The Dao of Poetry - David Clarke And Arran Stibbe

· Beauty and the Teacup · Culture & Arts

Poets David Clarke and Arran Stibbe present a reflective poetry performance at Cheltenham Friends' Meeting House.

Poetry And Caring - Charlotte Faulconbridge, Jason Conway, Robbie Hood Open Mic

· Gotherington Old Chapel · Nightlife & Music

Poets Charlotte Faulconbridge, Jason Conway, and Robbie Hood perform original work at an open mic night.

Friday 17th April

The Mesh

· Gotherington Old Chapel · Culture & Arts

The Mesh is a performance staged at Francis Close Hall Bodley Building in Cheltenham.

Saturday 18th April

Housman, Gurney, Kipling - an Unusual Literary Link

· Beauty and the Teacup · Culture & Arts

A literary event explores the connections between Housman, Gurney, and Kipling at Cheltenham Friends' Meeting House.

Possessed by Place - Adam Horovitz, Stewart Carswell, Josephine Lay

· Brewed by Amber · Culture & Arts

Adam Horovitz, Stewart Carswell, and Josephine Lay perform a live theatrical piece at Cheltenham Friends' Meeting House.

Sunday 19th April

For The Love of Rugby

· Shopping & Markets

A rugby-themed event celebrates the sport's culture and history at Cheltenham Town Hall.