With questions on anything from Dan Brown to Graham Greene, Normal People to Animal Farm , Gangsta Granny to Uncle Vanya , come and pit your literary wits against each other in a fun night of bookish brainteasers, suitable for light and heavy readers alike. Hosted by James Walton of BBC Radio 4's The Write Stuff , this is a quiz created exclusively for Cheltenham book-lovers. Tables seat teams of up to four people. 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

The Big Book Quiz takes place on Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 21:00.

The Big Book Quiz is held at The Hive in Cheltenham (The Hive, Montpellier Terrace , Cheltenham, GL50 1UL, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom).

Tickets for The Big Book Quiz are priced at £16. Live prices and availability are shown on cheltenhamfestivals.org.

Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Hive can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.

Tickets for The Big Book Quiz 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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When is The Big Book Quiz?

The Big Book Quiz takes place on Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 21:00.

Where is The Big Book Quiz taking place?

The Big Book Quiz is held at The Hive in Cheltenham (The Hive, Montpellier Terrace , Cheltenham, GL50 1UL, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom).

How much are tickets for The Big Book Quiz?

Tickets for The Big Book Quiz are priced at £16. Live prices and availability are shown on cheltenhamfestivals.org.

Is there anywhere to stay near The Big Book Quiz?

Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Hive can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.

How do I get tickets for The Big Book Quiz?

Tickets for The Big Book Quiz 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.