Raise The Bar
Sun 18 Oct · 16:30
Montpellier Gardens
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'Raise The Bar' will take place on 18 October 2026 at Montpellier Gardens. This event is the South West’s leading live poetry night, featuring award-winning poet Anthony Joseph among others. Tickets are priced at £16.
The South West’s leading live poetry night returns with another unmissable line-up. Award-winning poet, novelist and musician Anthony Joseph , whose electrifying performances weave together poetry, music and storytelling is joined by acclaimed poet and performer Roger Robinson , plus one more special guest to be announced, for an evening of bold ideas, unforgettable performances and some of the very best voices in contemporary poetry. 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
Raise The Bar takes place on Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 16:30.
Raise The Bar is held at Montpellier Gardens in Cheltenham (Garden Theatre, Montpellier Gardens, Montpellier, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom).
Tickets for Raise The Bar are priced at £16. Live prices and availability are shown on cheltenhamfestivals.org.
The forecast for Raise The Bar is Mainly clear · 12°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Montpellier Gardens can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Raise The Bar 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
'Raise The Bar' will take place on 18 October 2026 at Montpellier Gardens. This event is the South West’s leading live poetry night, featuring award-winning poet Anthony Joseph among others. Tickets are priced at £16.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
The South West’s leading live poetry night returns with another unmissable line-up. Award-winning poet, novelist and musician Anthony Joseph , whose electrifying performances weave together poetry, music and storytelling is joined by acclaimed poet and performer Roger Robinson , plus one more special guest to be announced, for an evening of bold ideas, unforgettable performances and some of the very best voices in contemporary poetry. 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.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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Hotels within walking distance of Montpellier Gardens. Searching near Garden Theatre, Montpellier Gardens, Montpellier, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom; check-in Sunday, 18 October 2026.
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WhereMontpellier Gardens
Garden Theatre, Montpellier Gardens, Montpellier, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
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Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Raise The Bar?
Raise The Bar takes place on Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 16:30.
Where is Raise The Bar taking place?
Raise The Bar is held at Montpellier Gardens in Cheltenham (Garden Theatre, Montpellier Gardens, Montpellier, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom).
How much are tickets for Raise The Bar?
Tickets for Raise The Bar are priced at £16. Live prices and availability are shown on cheltenhamfestivals.org.
What will the weather be like at Raise The Bar?
The forecast for Raise The Bar is Mainly clear · 12°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near Raise The Bar?
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 Raise The Bar?
Tickets for Raise The Bar 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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feels like 8°C · chance of rain 14% · wind 19 km/h
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Garden Theatre, Montpellier Gardens, Montpellier, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
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