When does Cheltenham Jazz Festival take place?

Cheltenham Jazz Festival takes place in Cheltenham in late april to early may, and has been running since 1996. The exact dates for each edition can vary, so it's worth confirming them on the official website.

Where is Cheltenham Jazz Festival held?

It takes place in Cheltenham (Gloucestershire, England).

How do I follow the programme and get tickets?

At Jazz Live UK we publish its gigs in our What's On listings as they are confirmed, and for the full line-up and tickets you can check the festival's official website. If you join Jazz Live UK, we'll let you know when the line-up is announced.

Cheltenham Jazz Festival

One of the UK's flagship jazz festivals, staged over the spring bank holiday in Cheltenham with a hub of tented stages in Montpellier Gardens.

City: Cheltenham
Where: Gloucestershire, England
When: Late April to early May
Since: 1996

Part of the Cheltenham Festivals family and running since 1996, this festival packs more than 100 performances into its long-weekend programme, mixing internationally known jazz icons with rising stars and cross-genre crossover acts. The Montpellier Gardens site hosts a free outdoor stage and food village alongside the ticketed marquees, giving the event a lively town-wide feel.

Known for high-profile guest curators and broad, accessible programming, Cheltenham draws large crowds to the Regency spa town each spring. Its blend of headline concerts, free events and family activities has made it one of the most popular jazz festivals in the country.

No gigs in our listings yet

We don't have any Cheltenham Jazz Festival gigs in our listings yet (its programme is usually announced shortly before each edition). In the meantime, explore all our live jazz gigs.

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Where to stay for Cheltenham Jazz Festival

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Frequently asked questions

When does Cheltenham Jazz Festival take place?: Cheltenham Jazz Festival takes place in Cheltenham in late april to early may, and has been running since 1996. The exact dates for each edition can vary, so it's worth confirming them on the official website.
Where is Cheltenham Jazz Festival held?: It takes place in Cheltenham (Gloucestershire, England).
How do I follow the programme and get tickets?: At Jazz Live UK we publish its gigs in our What's On listings as they are confirmed, and for the full line-up and tickets you can check the festival's official website. If you join Jazz Live UK, we'll let you know when the line-up is announced.

The exact dates for each edition can vary. Check the festival's official website to confirm the line-up and tickets.