Science Festival
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The Line-Up is Yours to Explore...
Cheltenham Science Festival turns the town into a playground for curious minds – exploring the breakthroughs, questions and discoveries shaping our lives today and tomorrow, with scientists, thinkers and storytellers at the heart of it all — and it’s proudly home to FameLab and the UK Final each year.
- Festival dates: 2 – 7 June 2026
- Members On Sale: 15 April at 10am
- General On Sale: 22 April at 10am
Each Festival includes events especially for schools and home educators, with plenty to discover for children of all ages.
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Latest Festivals News
Pick Up Your 2026 Festival Brochures
Tuesday 10 February 2026Looking for a brochure? Pick one up at any of the following locations from Tuesday 10 February.Explore the Festival line-ups here.Please note: brochures for Members, Patrons and pre-orders have been posted to your address.
Cheltenham Festivals Reaches Record-Breaking Number of Children in 80th Year
Friday 12 December 2025Cheltenham Festivals has today announced that it has reached a record-breaking number of children during its landmark 80th anniversary year, marking a major milestone in the charity’s mission to create meaningful and lasting change through…
FameLab International Final 2025
Monday 10 November 2025FameLab International Final 2025 – Live from CERN!Join us on Tuesday 25 November 2025 for the FameLab International Live Final, streaming straight from CERN Science Gateway!Nine countries — Australia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Germany,…