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SUMMARY:Coffee With A Curator
DESCRIPTION:Coffee With A CuratorFirst Wednesday of every month\, 1.30pm – 2pmThese informal sessions held in The Wilson café lounge area at lunchtime on the first Wednesday of the month give you the chance to join one of our curators for a half hour chat as they introduce pieces from The Wilson’s extensive collections.From pottery and works of art to items that reflect the social history of the Cheltenham area\, you’ll get to have a closer look at the objects as they are brought out of the archives.There will be a different object every month. Book a place for £3\, which will include a complimentary tea or coffee from the café. For updates and more details of the objects and subjects for each monthly session\, see our Facebook and Instagram.Wednesday 7 JanuaryMusical Instruments – A different kind of serpent! Explore the fascinating world of musical instruments as we uncover the story of the serpent\, a most unusual instrument. Discover how it’s made\, what it sounds like\, and how it came to our collection!Wednesday 4 FebruarySmall objects; big stories – Find out some interesting stories about some of the smallest objects held in The Wilson’s collection.Wednesday 4 MarchCheltenham’s buildings – mysteries and histories! Cheltenham is more than just a Regency town\, hear stories from The Wilson’s Curator of Art featuring Cheltenham’s famous donut to stories of shopping and the high street in times gone by!Wednesday 1 AprilVarious hair accessories were worn between the wars of the 20th century. Snoods were used as a decorative way of keeping mid to long hair out of the way and to keep a set in place. They were made of various materials and techniques and April’s talk will discuss the crocheted ones in the Wilson collection. Join Kat\, our Collections Officer\, as she shares information and history of the snood and shows her handmade copy for you to handle.
URL:https://cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk/event/coffee-with-a-curator/
LOCATION:The Wilson\, The Wilson Art Gallery and Museum and The Wilson Kitchen arts café 51 Clarence Street\, Cheltenham\, GL50 3JT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family
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SUMMARY:Practical Fine Art for Adults Course: 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join our Practical Fine Art for Beginners course and unlock your creativity!27 February – 27 March: Introduction to Sculpture: Form\, Expression\, and Abstraction17 April – 15 May: Introduction to Landscape Drawing and Painting: From Line to Colour5 June – 3 July: Introduction to Acrylic Painting: Colour\, Texture\, and Expression11 Sep – 9 Oct: Introduction to Drawing: Seeing Like an Artist13 Nov – 11 Dec: Introduction to Watercolour8 Jan – 5 Feb: Introduction to Portrait Drawing: Capturing LikenessOur lessons are tailored for those with little-to-no experience in art\, but feel the desire to discover and create. At the end of the course\, you will have honed your skills and gained confidence in your ability to produce your own artwork. Start your journey as an artist today.About Kitty McLeodThe tutor\, Kitty McLeod\, of Promising Artists\, trained at Ravensbourne University London and the University of Gloucestershire. She has been teaching art and creative workshops with children and adults of all ages nationally since 2010. She has experience in delivering fine art drawing & painting\, illustration\, printmaking\, animation and life drawing classes. Kitty runs a small art school in Cheltenham and art courses for the National Trust.Price is for a course of 5 sessions and includes all materials.Dates 2026Winter Term: 9 January – 6 FebruaryWinter/Spring: 27 February – 27 MarchSpring: 17 April – 15 MaySummer: 5 June – 3 JulyAutumn: 11 Sep – 9 OctWinter: 13 Nov – 11 DecWinter 2027: 8 Jan – 5 FebFridays\, 1.30pm – 3.30pm
URL:https://cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk/event/practical-fine-art-for-adults-course-2026/
LOCATION:The Wilson\, The Wilson Art Gallery and Museum and The Wilson Kitchen arts café 51 Clarence Street\, Cheltenham\, GL50 3JT\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Practical Fine Art for Children Course: 2026
DESCRIPTION:Practical Fine Art for Children: 202628 February – 28 March: Introduction to Sculpture: Form\, Expression\, and Abstraction18 April – 16 May: Introduction to Landscape Drawing and Painting: From Line to Colour6 June – 4 July: Introduction to Acrylic Painting: Colour\, Texture\, and Expression12 Sep – 10 Oct: Introduction to Drawing: Seeing Like an Artist14 Nov – 12 Dec: Introduction to Watercolour9 Jan – 6 Feb: Introduction to Portrait Drawing: Capturing LikenessFor keen young artists of all levels. The perfect complement to school art lessons\, whether studying at primary or GCSE level. Practical\, how-to skills: observational drawing techniques\, multi-media exploration\, adventures in colour and more. There is plenty of time for one-to-one support in these small groups too.About Kitty McLeodKitty McLeod trained at Ravensbourne University London and the University of Gloucestershire. She has been teaching art and creative workshops\, organising events\, parties\, and face painting with children and adults of all ages nationally since 2010. She has experience in delivering fine art\, illustration\, printmaking\, animation and life drawing classes. Kitty’s students have won art scholarships to Cheltenham College\, Rendcombe College and King’s School.Price is for a course of 5 sessions and includes all materials.Dates 2026Winter Term: 10 January – 7 FebruaryWinter/Spring: 28 February – 28 MarchSpring: 18 April – 16 MaySummer: 6 June – 4 JulyAutumn: 12 Sep – 10 OctWinter: 14 Nov – 12 DecWinter 2027: 9 Jan – 6 FebSaturdays\, 10am – 11.30am
URL:https://cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk/event/practical-fine-art-for-children-course-2026/
LOCATION:The Wilson\, The Wilson Art Gallery and Museum and The Wilson Kitchen arts café 51 Clarence Street\, Cheltenham\, GL50 3JT\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261203T193000
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SUMMARY:Royal Marines Christmas Spectacular
DESCRIPTION:The world famous Band of His Majesty’s Royal Marines returns with a military music spectacular featuring festive music\, military marches\, big band hits and popular showstoppers.Whether you prefer the musical skills of the concert band\, the rhythmic sounds of the big band or the Corps of Drums\, there is something for everyone at this spectacular festive concert.Please note\, a £3 ticket commission fee is included in the price of the ticket.If you require a carer ticket\, or have any accessibility requirements please book your tickets over the phone by calling 01242 528 764. The lines are open 9.00am – 5.00pm\, Monday – Friday.
URL:https://cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk/event/royal-marines-christmas-spectacular/
LOCATION:Cheltenham Town Hall\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:APOLLO5 - CMS
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 8 December 2026	APOLLO5Make We Joy NowA seasonal celebration exploring texts and settings from the medieval to the contemporary classical.  At the heart of the programme will be Poulenc’s beautiful ‘Quatre motets pour le temps de Noël’.  Other composers range from Byrd\, Walton and Warlock to Bob Chilcott\, Elizabeth Poston and Adrian Peacock and there will also be classical contemporary arrangements of traditional songs and texts.   Even the apparently familiar may well surprise! With their line-up of just one soprano\, one mezzo-soprano\, two tenors and a bass\, APOLLO5 are one of the UK’s smallest but most critically acclaimed vocal ensembles.  Formed in 2011 and with a repertoire that spans over 500 years of music\, they inhabit and communicate a sound-world of extraordinary intimacy and intensity.Please note\, a £3 ticket commission fee is included in the price of the ticket.
URL:https://cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk/event/apollo5-cms/
LOCATION:Pittville Pump Room\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261210T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261210T190000
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SUMMARY:That'll Be The Day
DESCRIPTION:That’ll Be Christmas is back with a brand-new version of the beloved show to bring you all your favourite festive classics in one spectacular\, feel-good evening!As the longest running touring theatre Christmas show\, That’ll Be Christmas delivers ajoyful mix of singalong hits\, laugh-out-loud comedy\, and heartwarming moments the whole family can enjoy. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.Reviews★★★★★ If you see one show this year\, see this one – Daily Mail★★★★★ Three hours of music and mayhem – The Express★★★★★ – The SunPlease note\, a £3 ticket commission fee is included in the price of the ticket.If you require a carer ticket\, or have any accessibility requirements please book your tickets over the phone by calling 01242 528 764. The lines are open 9.00am – 5.00pm\, Monday – Friday.
URL:https://cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk/event/thatll-be-the-day/
LOCATION:Cheltenham Town Hall\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261213T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261213T150000
DTSTAMP:20260521T033634
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SUMMARY:Swing Into Christmas
DESCRIPTION:It’s the most wonderful time of the year: the 30-piece Down for the Count Swing Orchestra returns with its much-loved annual seasonal treat\, Swing Into Christmas! Gather your loved ones for a joyful set of festive and non-festive classics as you’ve never experienced them before. \nThis is a Christmas spectacular like no other – the Down for the Count Swing Orchestra is one of the largest swing bands currently touring the UK. Directed by conductor and compère Mike Paul-Smith and featuring some of the UK’s top vocalists and instrumentalists\, the acclaimed “big band with strings” recreates the sounds of Nat King Cole\, Ella Fitzgerald\, Frank Sinatra and Judy Garland in a unique extravaganza of music\, stories and on-stage camaraderie which has endeared the ensemble to audiences up and down the country year after year. \nAudiences of all ages will be captivated by fresh arrangements of iconic songs such as Let It Snow\, This Christmas\, The Most Wonderful Time of the Year and New York\, New York alongside many other favourites – all performed in authentic big-band-with-strings style. \nThe Down for the Count Swing Orchestra is one of the UK’s most highly-regarded vintage ensembles\, having sold out numerous shows at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club\, The London Jazz Festival\, Cadogan Hall and more. \nIt may be cold outside\, but a night with the Down for the Count Swing Orchestra is guaranteed to leave you in the warm glow of the holiday spirit. \n“A sonic sleigh ride back to the sounds of Capitol Studios in the 1950s” DownBeat Magazine \n“Awesome” Michael Bublé \n“The whole show was almost faultless” Liverpool Echo \nPlease note\, a £3 ticket commission fee is included in the price of the ticket. \nIf you require a carer ticket\, or have any accessibility requirements please book your tickets over the phone by calling 01242 528 764. The lines are open 9.00am – 5.00pm\, Monday – Friday. \n\nSorry\, your browser doesn't support embedded videos.
URL:https://cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk/event/swing-into-christmas/
LOCATION:Cheltenham Town Hall\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261216T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261216T193000
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SUMMARY:The Best of Buble - Home for Christmas
DESCRIPTION:The Best of Bublé – Home for Christmas returns for its 2026 UK winter tour\, formerly known as Bublé by Candlelight\, featuring Josh Hindle and his sensational live band.Following huge audience demand\, this reimagined show is now presented as a full production theatre spectacular\, delivering the ultimate Bublé experience. Expect stunning staging\, atmospheric lighting\, big band energy and all the charm\, style and warmth that has made Michael Bublé a global favourite.Join us for a festive journey through Bublé’s greatest hits and iconic Christmas classics\, as Josh Hindle and his live band perform much-loved songs including Home\, Feeling Good\, Haven’t Met You Yet\, alongside festive favourites such as Winter Wonderland\, White Christmas\, Silent Night\, Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) and many more.Starring Josh Hindle (as seen on ITV’s STARSTRUCK and on tour with Jane McDonald)\, this show captures the sound\, swing and sophistication of a true Christmas crooner — all wrapped up in a high-energy\, feel-good theatre production.A magical festive night out and the perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit\, The Best of Bublé – Home for Christmas is set to be one of the must-see shows of the season.Please note\, a £3 ticket commission fee is included in the price of the ticket.If you require a carer ticket\, or have any accessibility requirements please book your tickets over the phone by calling 01242 528 764. The lines are open 9.00am – 5.00pm\, Monday – Friday.
URL:https://cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk/event/the-best-of-buble-home-for-christmas/
LOCATION:Cheltenham Town Hall\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music,Rock/Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261222T193000
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SUMMARY:Step Into Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Back for 2026\, bigger and better\, your Christmas starts here! Get ready to Step Into Christmas once again for the most magical\, feel-good show of the year! After a sensational run\, we’re back – bigger\, brighter\, and more festive than ever before. This spectacular Christmas concert is the ultimate way to kickstart your festive celebrations\, guaranteed to fill your heart with holiday cheer and have you singing along from start to finish.Packed with all your favourite Christmas classics\, the show brings the spirit of the season to life with dazzling performances\, stunning festive visuals\, and a sensational live band. From  heartwarming ballads to upbeat festive anthems\, it’s the perfect playlist for your Christmas celebrations.Whether you’re starting a new festive tradition or keeping the magic alive\, Step Into Christmas is the ultimate feel-good Christmas spectacular.Please note\, a £3 ticket commission fee is included in the price of the ticket.If you require a carer ticket\, or have any accessibility requirements please book your tickets over the phone by calling 01242 528 764. The lines are open 9.00am – 5.00pm\, Monday – Friday.
URL:https://cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk/event/step-into-christmas/
LOCATION:Cheltenham Town Hall\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music,Rock/Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261223T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261223T163000
DTSTAMP:20260521T033634
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SUMMARY:The Snowman In Concert
DESCRIPTION:A regular highlight of Christmas in Cheltenham\, the Mozart Symphony Orchestra returns to Cheltenham Town Hall for its annual performance of the timeless classic\, The Snowman\, for which the film is shown on the big screen with live symphony orchestra providing the soundtrack\, which famously includes the song made so famous by Aled Jones: ‘Walking in the air’.The concert will also feature Britain’s favourite bear in Paddington Bear’s first concert – a charming piece for narrator and orchestra that sees the lovable scamp rescued from Paddington station by the Brown family and taken to a concert – at the Royal Albert Hall!This concert is the perfect antidote to panto and a wonderful Christmas treat for all the family.This performance is family-friendly. Babes in arms (children up to 2 years of age) are permitted to share a seat with each full-paying adult; children aged two years or more will require a paid ticket and seat. (Image © Snowman Enterprises Limited. The Snowman by Raymond Briggs is published by Puffin. )Duration: approx. 1 hour 30 mins (incl. interval)ProgrammeBlake The Snowman (projected onto the large screen with live orchestral accompaniment)Chappell: Paddington Bear’s first concertPerformersAlice Mackenzie sopranoClare Mackenzie narratorMozart Symphony OrchestraPhilip Mackenzie conductor
URL:https://cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk/event/the-snowman-in-concert/
LOCATION:Cheltenham Town Hall\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Classical Music,Music
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