Cotswolds Festivals & Events

We're especially proud of our more traditional Cotswold festivals such as the annual Tetbury Woolsack race - historically important Cotswold traditions that just don't happen anywhere else.

Elsewhere there is an ambitious programme of food and Cotswold cultural festivals that brings the area to life. If you are looking for accommodation Cheltenham festival time or any time take a look at our accommodation section for the best places to stay in the area.

Annual events & festivals in the Cotswolds

Cheltenham Folk Festival - February

Cheltenham Jazz Festival - April/May

Cheese Rolling - May

Wychwood Festival - May

Woolsack Races - May

Robert Dover's Olimpick Games - May

Scuttlebrook Wake - May

Badminton Horse Trials - May

Gloucester Tall Ships Festival - May

Stroud International Textile Festival - May

Kemble Air Show - June

Cheltenham Science Festival - June

Longborough Festival Opera - June/July

Quenington Sculpture - Fresh Air - every other year - June/July

The Cotswold Show - July

Cheltenham Music Festival - July

WOMAD Festival - July

Football in the River - August

Greenbelt Festival - August

Awaken Your Senses - September

Blenheim Horse Trials - September

Stroud Food Festival - September

Cheltenham Literature Festival - October