The 2021 Cheltenham Literature Festival

Cheltenham Literature Festival is the world’s first literature festival, leading the way in celebrating the written and spoken word. This year we are back to full capacity with over 450 events plus a vibrant programme of free events for all ages in our tented Festival village and online. Your support helps us to create a world in which everyone can enjoy culture.

We exist to inspire the next generation.

As well as creating world leading Festivals, our charity works year-round nurturing the next generation of readers and writers.

Your generosity is vital to us – please support us today.