Alexander McCall Smith
Sat 10 Oct · 16:30
Montpellier Gardens
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Bestselling author Alexander McCall Smith discusses the latest in his perennially adored No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency and 44 Scotland Street series . He also introduces his new standalone novel, The Isle of Good Karma , that sees a teacher exchange her busy Scottish island life for clear mountain air on the other side of the world. From Botswana to the Hebrides, this is storytelling as a balm for the soul. Chaired by Tim Hubbard . There will be a book signing after this event. Get ahead of your Festival reading and visit the Waterstones Cheltenham Literature Festival bookshop and support Cheltenham Festivals with every purchase.
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Alexander McCall Smith takes place on Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 16:30.
Alexander McCall Smith is held at Montpellier Gardens in Cheltenham (Garden Theatre, Montpellier Gardens, Montpellier, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom).
Tickets for Alexander McCall Smith are priced at £16. Live prices and availability are shown on cheltenhamfestivals.org.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Montpellier Gardens can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Alexander McCall Smith can be booked via cheltenhamfestivals.org using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
About This Event
Bestselling author Alexander McCall Smith discusses the latest in his perennially adored No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency and 44 Scotland Street series . He also introduces his new standalone novel, The Isle of Good Karma , that sees a teacher exchange her busy Scottish island life for clear mountain air on the other side of the world. From Botswana to the Hebrides, this is storytelling as a balm for the soul. Chaired by Tim Hubbard . There will be a book signing after this event. Get ahead of your Festival reading and visit the Waterstones Cheltenham Literature Festival bookshop and support Cheltenham Festivals with every purchase.
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Montpellier GardensGarden Theatre, Montpellier Gardens, Montpellier, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
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When is Alexander McCall Smith?
Alexander McCall Smith takes place on Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 16:30.
Where is Alexander McCall Smith taking place?
Alexander McCall Smith is held at Montpellier Gardens in Cheltenham (Garden Theatre, Montpellier Gardens, Montpellier, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom).
How much are tickets for Alexander McCall Smith?
Tickets for Alexander McCall Smith are priced at £16. Live prices and availability are shown on cheltenhamfestivals.org.
Is there anywhere to stay near Alexander McCall Smith?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Montpellier Gardens can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Alexander McCall Smith?
Tickets for Alexander McCall Smith can be booked via cheltenhamfestivals.org using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Garden Theatre, Montpellier Gardens, Montpellier, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
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