License to Thrill
Fri 16 Oct · 10:30
The Times and Sunday Times Forum
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Enter the shadowy world of international espionage with edge-of-your-seat thrillers from Charles Cumming , Frank Gardner and Charlie Higson . Hear from masters of their craft with their fingers firmly on the pulse of 21st‑century geopolitics as they explore the real‑world forces shaping modern spy craft from the Arctic Circle to the Saudi desert and beyond. Chaired by fellow thriller writer Ava Glass . 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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License to Thrill takes place on Friday, 16 October 2026 at 10:30.
License to Thrill is held at The Times and Sunday Times Forum in Cheltenham (The Times and Sunday Times Forum, Montpellier Terrace , Cheltenham, GL50 1UL, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom).
Tickets for License to Thrill range from £15 to £18. Live prices and availability are shown on cheltenhamfestivals.org.
Tickets for License to Thrill 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.
License to Thrill
About This Event
Enter the shadowy world of international espionage with edge-of-your-seat thrillers from Charles Cumming , Frank Gardner and Charlie Higson . Hear from masters of their craft with their fingers firmly on the pulse of 21st‑century geopolitics as they explore the real‑world forces shaping modern spy craft from the Arctic Circle to the Saudi desert and beyond. Chaired by fellow thriller writer Ava Glass . 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.
📍 Venue
The Times and Sunday Times ForumThe Times and Sunday Times Forum, Montpellier Terrace , Cheltenham, GL50 1UL, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is License to Thrill?
License to Thrill takes place on Friday, 16 October 2026 at 10:30.
Where is License to Thrill taking place?
License to Thrill is held at The Times and Sunday Times Forum in Cheltenham (The Times and Sunday Times Forum, Montpellier Terrace , Cheltenham, GL50 1UL, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom).
How much are tickets for License to Thrill?
Tickets for License to Thrill range from £15 to £18. Live prices and availability are shown on cheltenhamfestivals.org.
How do I get tickets for License to Thrill?
Tickets for License to Thrill 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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The Times and Sunday Times Forum, Montpellier Terrace , Cheltenham, GL50 1UL, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
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