The Election Generals
Fri 16 Oct · 15:30
The Times and Sunday Times Forum
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The Election Generals is set for 16 October 2026 at The Times and Sunday Times Forum in Cheltenham. This event will reflect on the political landscape, considering recent changes in leadership and the implications for the upcoming elections. Tickets range from £18 to £15.
A Festival favourite returns! With Keir Starmer's resignation and our seventh Prime Minister in 10 years installed in Downing Street, it has been yet another tumultuous year in British politics. Is Britain now ungovernable? Our trusted Election Generals: BBC Newsnight presenter Paddy O'Connell , former cabinet minister Nicky Morgan and the former BBC Political Editor John Sergeant take to the stage to consider the year in politics and debate the twists and turns ahead. 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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The Election Generals takes place on Friday, 16 October 2026 at 15:30.
The Election Generals 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 The Election Generals range from £15 to £18. Live prices and availability are shown on cheltenhamfestivals.org.
Tickets for The Election Generals 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.
The Election Generals
Editorial Summary
The Election Generals is set for 16 October 2026 at The Times and Sunday Times Forum in Cheltenham. This event will reflect on the political landscape, considering recent changes in leadership and the implications for the upcoming elections. Tickets range from £18 to £15.
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Organiser’s full description
A Festival favourite returns! With Keir Starmer's resignation and our seventh Prime Minister in 10 years installed in Downing Street, it has been yet another tumultuous year in British politics. Is Britain now ungovernable? Our trusted Election Generals: BBC Newsnight presenter Paddy O'Connell , former cabinet minister Nicky Morgan and the former BBC Political Editor John Sergeant take to the stage to consider the year in politics and debate the twists and turns ahead. 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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📍 Venue
The Times and Sunday Times ForumThe Times and Sunday Times Forum, Montpellier Terrace , Cheltenham, GL50 1UL, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
Lansdown, Cheltenham
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is The Election Generals?
The Election Generals takes place on Friday, 16 October 2026 at 15:30.
Where is The Election Generals taking place?
The Election Generals 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 The Election Generals?
Tickets for The Election Generals range from £15 to £18. Live prices and availability are shown on cheltenhamfestivals.org.
How do I get tickets for The Election Generals?
Tickets for The Election Generals 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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