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Be the change!
It’s festival season in Cheltenham with plenty for families to discover in the worlds of science (Tue 6-Sun 11 June) and music (Sat 8-Sat 15 July)
Cheltenham Science Festival
Whatever your interests, Cheltenham Science Festival (Tue 6-Sun 11 June) has something for every curious mind to explore. Head to the free Interactive Zones, where you can make, break and create in The Arcade, bring your imagination and invent your own creations in MakerShack, or journey through the Discover Zone and explore the latest cutting-edge technology. Who knows what you’ll find in the brand-new Compost Corner?
See what spectacular science you can uncover in the Festival Village, jam-packed with fun activities to get involved in. Meet your favourite festival author in the Waterstones Bookshop, enjoy some tree-mendous fun with The Woodland Trust or follow ‘The Week Junior’’s Science + Nature Trail around Montpellier Gardens to discover more about the world of STEM.
Buckle up and discover more mind-boggling and awe-inspiring thrills in the ticketed programme. Find out how stars are made with astronaut Tim Peake as he unveils his new book, ‘The Cosmic Diary of Our Incredible Universe’. Learn all about the rudest bits of science with Stefan Gates in an explosive show filled with stunts, rockets, and snot cocktails, and learn ‘How to Build a Racing Car’ with TV presenter and engineer Fran Scott. Plus, so much more.
Find out more and buy tickets at cheltenhamfestivals.com/science.
Cheltenham Music Festival
Ignite your musical curiosity with pop-up performances and family-friendly shows at Cheltenham Music Festival (8-15 July). On Saturday 8 to Sunday 9 July, head to Cheltenham Town Centre and step into the song surgery for a dose of magical music, reflect and recharge with Music and Mindfulness, or taste some sweet new melodies in a multi-sensory mini-concert with Bittersuite and Phaedra Ensemble.
Embark on a magical musical journey as part of the ticketed events. Explore Oliver Jeffers’ book ‘The Way Home Back Home’ as musicians from City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra weave a new musical world. You can also join musical storytellers MishMash Ensemble for a bold, brand-new performance where five exceptional woodwind players bring you up close and personal to wonderful music, musicians, and instruments.
Find out more and buy tickets at cheltenhamfestivals.com/music.
