Cheltenham Festival of Performing Arts

Cheltenham Festival of Performing Arts Nurturing performers since 1926
Music-Dance-Drama 🎵🩰🎭
6-16th May at Cheltenham Town Hall, Centenary Festival 2026

22/05/2026

Our own composition classes attract lots of budding writers keen to receive professional feedback on their work.

All entries are anonymised so that the adjudicators do not know who the authors are - thus intensifying the focus on writing style and not the personality behind it.

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of our long-standing Vice-President, Dame Felicity Lott, ...
19/05/2026

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of our long-standing Vice-President, Dame Felicity Lott, on 15 May.

Dame Felicity was a cherished figure in our community and a vital part of the Cheltenham Festival of Performing Arts. Born in Cheltenham, her journey with the Festival began when she took part as a student, and she remained a steadfast supporter throughout her remarkable career.

Her contribution to the arts was immeasurable, and we are deeply grateful for her enduring commitment to the Festival, which nurtured her early talent and continued to thrive with her guidance and support. She will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her and working with her.

Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this difficult time.

✨ A night celebrating Cheltenham’s brightest young talent! ✨Join us on Friday 15th May, 7pm at Cheltenham Town Hall for ...
12/05/2026

✨ A night celebrating Cheltenham’s brightest young talent! ✨

Join us on Friday 15th May, 7pm at Cheltenham Town Hall for the Young Performer Awards Evening — and the best part? Entry is completely FREE!

An inspiring evening showcasing some of the highest-scoring performers from this year’s Festival across dance, music, speech & drama 🎭🎶🩰

Watch outstanding young performers take to the stage as they compete for the prestigious 2026 Young Performer Awards in a special showcase celebrating the very best of festival talent.

📍 Cheltenham Town Hall
📅 Friday 15th May
🕖 7:00pm
🎟️ FREE ENTRY

Come along and support the incredible young talent in our community — it promises to be a wonderful evening!

Hudson Pictures are joining us once again to capture all dance sections 📷The photo album password is CFPA26 and there wi...
08/05/2026

Hudson Pictures are joining us once again to capture all dance sections 📷

The photo album password is CFPA26 and there will be 10% off until 31st May with code CHELT10 at checkout.

We would love to share your photos from the 2026 festival.As well as you can also use these hashtags.
05/05/2026

We would love to share your photos from the 2026 festival.

As well as you can also use these hashtags.

It’s not long now until the doors open for the 100th Cheltenham Festival of Performing Arts. Tickets for entry to the Fe...
03/05/2026

It’s not long now until the doors open for the 100th Cheltenham Festival of Performing Arts.

Tickets for entry to the Festival may be purchased at the door for £5, granting access for a full day of performances. The Festival spans ten days, culminating in Choirs Day on 16th May, a celebrated occasion that brings together choirs from across England and Wales to compete for the coveted Gold Cup.

The Young Performer Awards Evening on 15th May at 7pm is free to attend. Designed to celebrate the very best of the Festival, the performers across dance, music, and speech and drama who have achieved the highest marks during the Festival are invited to perform in this showcase and compete for the accolade of winning one of the 2026 Young Performer Awards.

D A N C ETeachers, parents and students.The final day to upload music tracks for ALL dance sections is fast approaching....
28/03/2026

D A N C E
Teachers, parents and students.

The final day to upload music tracks for ALL dance sections is fast approaching.
Please upload your tracks by March 31st AND don’t forget to check and double check it’s the correct version ✔️



✨ Volunteers Needed – Join Our Festival Team! ✨We’re looking for friendly, reliable volunteers to support this year’s fe...
23/02/2026

✨ Volunteers Needed – Join Our Festival Team! ✨

We’re looking for friendly, reliable volunteers to support this year’s festival:

🎟 Stewards – Welcome and guide visitors, support performers and help events run smoothly.
⭐ Chief Steward – Lead and coordinate the steward team throughout the festival.
🎼 Music Secretary – Support the music programme, assisting with organisation and communication.

Full details can be found on https://www.govolunteerglos.org/o/Cheltenham-Festival-of-Performing-Arts COPY AND PASTE TO FIND OUT MORE!

Interested? Please contact 📩 [email protected]

Please share with anyone who may like to get involved 💛

Don’t leave it too late 🎵🎶🎵To aid the Festival Dance Committee. Please can all dance music be uploaded as soon as possib...
09/01/2026

Don’t leave it too late 🎵🎶🎵

To aid the Festival Dance Committee. Please can all dance music be uploaded as soon as possible and no later than April 1st 2026 ⏰

The link for uploading can be found on the Festival website home page. Link in bio.

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