Blur: The Early Years
Sat 17 Oct · 19:00
Cheltenham Town Hall
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On 17 October 2026, Cheltenham Town Hall will host 'Blur: The Early Years', featuring Dave Rowntree sharing stories from Blur's formative years, accompanied by photos from his bestselling book, 'No One You'.
Dave Rowntree shares the tales behind Blur ’s formative years through unheard stories alongside candid photos from his new bestselling book No One You Know . From their early friendships in Colchester, to world tours, and famously going head-to-head with Oasis, he offers rare insight into the moments that shaped one of the major defining bands of 1990s Britpop, Blur. 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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Frequently asked questions
Blur: The Early Years takes place on Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 19:00.
Blur: The Early Years is held at Cheltenham Town Hall in Cheltenham (Pillar Room, Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, Cheltenham, GL50 1QA, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom).
Tickets for Blur: The Early Years are priced at £16. Live prices and availability are shown on cheltenhamfestivals.org.
The forecast for Blur: The Early Years is Clear · 11°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Cheltenham Town Hall can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Blur: The Early Years 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.
Editorial summaryAbout this event
On 17 October 2026, Cheltenham Town Hall will host 'Blur: The Early Years', featuring Dave Rowntree sharing stories from Blur's formative years, accompanied by photos from his bestselling book, 'No One You'.
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Dave Rowntree shares the tales behind Blur ’s formative years through unheard stories alongside candid photos from his new bestselling book No One You Know . From their early friendships in Colchester, to world tours, and famously going head-to-head with Oasis, he offers rare insight into the moments that shaped one of the major defining bands of 1990s Britpop, Blur. 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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Hotels within walking distance of Cheltenham Town Hall. Searching near Pillar Room, Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, Cheltenham, GL50 1QA, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom; check-in Saturday, 17 October 2026.
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WhereCheltenham Town Hall
Pillar Room, Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, Cheltenham, GL50 1QA, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
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Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Blur: The Early Years?
Blur: The Early Years takes place on Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 19:00.
Where is Blur: The Early Years taking place?
Blur: The Early Years is held at Cheltenham Town Hall in Cheltenham (Pillar Room, Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, Cheltenham, GL50 1QA, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom).
How much are tickets for Blur: The Early Years?
Tickets for Blur: The Early Years are priced at £16. Live prices and availability are shown on cheltenhamfestivals.org.
What will the weather be like at Blur: The Early Years?
The forecast for Blur: The Early Years is Clear · 11°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near Blur: The Early Years?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Cheltenham Town Hall can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Blur: The Early Years?
Tickets for Blur: The Early Years 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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Pillar Room, Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, Cheltenham, GL50 1QA, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
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