Celebrate The Festival 2026 at The Brewery Quarter

Festival Week Fun at The Brewery Quarter

Cheltenham’s famous Festival atmosphere will extend well beyond the racecourse this March, with The Brewery Quarter set to become a hub of entertainment, food and live music throughout race week.

The Cheltenham Festival takes place this year from Tuesday 10 to Friday 13 March, and The Brewery Quarter is inviting racegoers and locals alike to make it their go-to destination before, during and after the racing.

Across the four days, visitors can expect a buzzing Festival vibe from morning until late, with live music outdoors both before racing and in the evenings, creating a celebratory soundtrack to one of the town’s biggest weeks of the year.

Live music

Enjoy music mornings and evenings, with the confirmed lineup here:

Tuesday 10 March
10am Kytana & Flynn (Duke Official)
6pm  Thrown Together 

Wednesday 11 March
10am Brad Cowtan 
6pm New Voyage

Thursday 12 March
10am Rich Howie 
6pm Freefall

Friday 13 March
10am Rick and Merv
6pm freefall

Breakfast at The Brewery Quarter

Many venues at The Brewery Quarter will be opening early for pre-race breakfasts, offering everything from quick baps and coffee to hearty full English breakfasts – ideal fuel before heading to Prestbury Park. You can grab a bite in The Alchemist, The Botanist, Brewhouse & Kitchen, Cosy Club, Hub Box, Flight Club and SOHO Coffee. Guests can also try their luck by spinning Flight Club's Wheel of Fortune for a chance to win festival‑week prizes before heading to the track.

During the Day

For those staying closer to town, several venues will also be showing the races live on screen throughout the day, including Brewhouse and Kitchen and Mulligan's, making it easy to keep up with all the action.

After the races

As the racing draws to a close each day, the focus turns to food, drinks and entertainment. The Brewery Quarter boasts Cheltenham’s widest selection of restaurants and bars, including The Alchemist, The Botanist, Brewhouse and Kitchen, Cosy Club, Five Guys, Hub Box, Mowgli, Nando's, Pho, PizzaExpress, Prezzo and Son of Steak, ensuring there’s something for every taste and group size. Plus NEW for this year we also have Wingstop, offering a delicious fast food alternative.

Also new for 2026 is The Golf Rooms at Cineworld, where you can have a go on playing simulator golf on your choice of some of the world's finest golf clubs. who are offering a race week package costing from as little as £20 per person, depending on group size.

Flight Club will be serving up guaranteed fun with Social Darts, cocktails, DJ and great atmosphere every night until 2am. You can find more music in The Alchemist, The Botanist, and Brewhouse & Kitchen. Mulligan's is the place to go for competive fun, be it on their mini golf courses, electro darts, pool tables or electro shuffle. Plus you can grab a Guinness for just £5 a pint! If bowling and beers are more your thing, Hollywood Bowl offers a great alternative to the busy bustling bars,

With live sport, live music, early breakfasts and late-night celebrations all in one place, The Brewery Quarter is once again proving itself to be a key part of Cheltenham’s Festival Week experience.

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