David Szalay
Sun 18 Oct · 12:00
Montpellier Gardens
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David Szalay will speak on 18 October 2026 at Montpellier Gardens in Cheltenham. His work, Flesh, explores themes of masculinity, power, and fate through the story of a young man navigating life in London. Tickets for this event are priced at £16.
Exploring masculinity, power and fate, David Szalay 's Flesh sees young István catapulted from a quiet Hungarian apartment to the world of London's elite society. Talking to Clare Clark , he reflects on his propulsive novel and winning the 2025 Booker Prize. There is 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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David Szalay takes place on Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 12:00.
David Szalay is held at Montpellier Gardens in Cheltenham (Garden Theatre, Montpellier Gardens, Montpellier, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom).
Tickets for David Szalay 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 David Szalay 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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David Szalay will speak on 18 October 2026 at Montpellier Gardens in Cheltenham. His work, Flesh, explores themes of masculinity, power, and fate through the story of a young man navigating life in London. Tickets for this event are priced at £16.
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Exploring masculinity, power and fate, David Szalay 's Flesh sees young István catapulted from a quiet Hungarian apartment to the world of London's elite society. Talking to Clare Clark , he reflects on his propulsive novel and winning the 2025 Booker Prize. There is 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.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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Montpellier GardensGarden Theatre, Montpellier Gardens, Montpellier, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
Lansdown, Cheltenham
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When is David Szalay?
David Szalay takes place on Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 12:00.
Where is David Szalay taking place?
David Szalay is held at Montpellier Gardens in Cheltenham (Garden Theatre, Montpellier Gardens, Montpellier, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom).
How much are tickets for David Szalay?
Tickets for David Szalay are priced at £16. Live prices and availability are shown on cheltenhamfestivals.org.
Is there anywhere to stay near David Szalay?
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 David Szalay?
Tickets for David Szalay 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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£16
Date
Until Sunday, 18 October 2026
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Garden Theatre, Montpellier Gardens, Montpellier, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
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