Countdown to Christmas in Cheltenham

Type:Outdoor Event

Four indoor town centre venues - Cavendish House, The Wilson, John Lewis & Regent Arcade, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 1HP
Countdown to Christmas in Cheltenham

About

Experience the launch of Christmas 2024 in Cheltenham ​​​​town centre - Saturday 23 November, 3pm - 6.30pm. 

☂️ Update: We are not going to let the forecasted wet weather dampen our Christmas spirit. The FREE festive entertainment by Cheltenham BID will take place indoors, in several venues. Check out the updated programme below! Downloadable version here. ☂️

Join us for a magical afternoon of festive fun. The streets will be beautifully lit from dusk, creating the perfect twinkling backdrop for a wonderful line-up of free indoor entertainment. 

Featuring performances from local choirs and bands, alongside roaming penguins, illuminated stilt-walking angels and Santa.

With the Christmas Gift Market on the Promenade and The Brewery Quarter Christmas Party also in full swing it's the perfect opportunity to soak up the festive atmosphere and kick off your Christmas celebrations in style!

UPDATED PROGRAMME

🎄 Regent Arcade - High Street, GL50 1JZ

Between 3pm - 6.30pm

Walkabout performances from The Penguin Family & Father Christmas

🎄 Cavendish House (formerly House of Fraser) - The Promenade, GL50 1HP

3.30pm - iSing

4pm - Got2Sing

4.30pm - Cheltenham Children's Choir

5pm - Musicality

5.45pm - Cheltenham Rock Choir

With walkabout performances from illuminated angels

🎄 John Lewis - 123 High Street, GL50 1DQ

3pm - iSing

5pm - Cotswold Male Voice Choir

🎄 The Wilson Art Gallery & Museum - 51 Clarence Street, GL50 3JT

3.30pm - Cheltenham Ukulele Group

🎄 The Brewery Quarter - Henrietta Street, GL50 4FA

Festive entertainment throughout the day 2pm - 7pm. Full details.

Brought to the town by Cheltenham BID, with donations collected during the event going to the Mayor's charities.

 

Map & Directions

Road Directions

Head to Cheltenham town centre. There are numerous centrally located car parks including Regents Arcade, John Lewis and NCP opposite The Brewery. Alternatively, use the Park & Ride at Arle Court. 

Public Transport Directions

Cheltenham is well connected with trains and buses.

Opening Times

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