Join us to celebrate the authors shortlisted for The Bookseller ’s 2026 New Adult Book Prize. From identity and relationships to figuring out your place in the world, new adult fiction captures the messy, magical and transformative years of early adulthood. Get your hands on a goody bag, hear from some of the shortlisted authors, Nikita Gill , Caragh Maxwell , Lucas Oakeley , Sarah Mughal Rana , Samantha Shannon , Emily Slapper and Grace Walker , and meet a community of readers and BookTokers as we announce the prize’s 2026 winner. Hosted by the prize chair Katie Fraser . Details of this year’s full shortlist can be found at @newadultbookprize . 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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VOICEBOX: NEW ADULT BOOK PRIZE takes place on Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 13:15.

VOICEBOX: NEW ADULT BOOK PRIZE is held at Montpellier Gardens in Cheltenham (VOICEBOX, Montpellier Gardens, Sandford, Montpellier, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom).

Entry to VOICEBOX: NEW ADULT BOOK PRIZE is free.

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

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When is VOICEBOX: NEW ADULT BOOK PRIZE?

VOICEBOX: NEW ADULT BOOK PRIZE takes place on Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 13:15.

Where is VOICEBOX: NEW ADULT BOOK PRIZE taking place?

VOICEBOX: NEW ADULT BOOK PRIZE is held at Montpellier Gardens in Cheltenham (VOICEBOX, Montpellier Gardens, Sandford, Montpellier, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom).

How much are tickets for VOICEBOX: NEW ADULT BOOK PRIZE?

Entry to VOICEBOX: NEW ADULT BOOK PRIZE is free.

Is there anywhere to stay near VOICEBOX: NEW ADULT BOOK PRIZE?

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 VOICEBOX: NEW ADULT BOOK PRIZE?

Tickets for VOICEBOX: NEW ADULT BOOK PRIZE 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.