Tickets, Offers and Passes
Become a Friend of FilmChelt
We introduce our Friend membership scheme.
£20, for 20% off.
This includes all individual tickets for the Festival and our year round Cinerama tickets, our 2026 Concert Launch event and our Festival Passes.
If you would like to join us and support FilmChelt’s continued development, this is the best way you can do it. As a Friend of FilmChelt, you’ll be contributing, with an element of donation, to the ongoing operation of the charity bringing you these wonderful films.
Friend benefits summary:
- 20% discount off all Festival tickets (except U25/unwaged) including Opening and Closing Night, Cinerama (minimum 4 per year) and 2026 Concert Launch event.
- A further 20% off a Festival Pass (3 Pass types: 5, 10 and Unlimited).
- A Limited Edition Tote bag: FilmChelt and Deya branded. Available for in-person pickup only from the Friends Desk at HUB 8 MX from 21 October and throughout the Festival.
- Valid for 12 months from first payment date.
- Friend Digital Card, with QR-code
Festival Pass
See more great films for less.
There are three Festival Passes available.
- 5 films Festival Pass £50
- 10 films Festival Pass £80
- Unlimited films Festival Pass £160 – the ultimate way to experience FilmChelt 2026. The only limit is the number of films you have time to enjoy. You could see 3 or more films a day for 10 days.
We have a special reduced price for our u25/unwaged audience. Of particular value is the Unlimited films Festival Pass for this audience, at £100. The 5 and 10 films Festival Passes are £30 and £60, respectively.
Donate
Becoming a Friend is a really good way to support our sustained development.
Of course, if you are also feeling particularly generous, and would like to support our sustained development and our drive to reach as many people as possible, then we welcome a donation.
There is a suggested donation of £2 at the end of the checkout process. You can choose to donate more than £2 if you wish! Or if you prefer, please click on this link to go directly to our Donate page.
There will be a limited number of Benefactor Tickets announced soon. These will be £30 each and available for the Opening and Closing Gala night films. These tickets will include a donation to the charity, but will also have additional benefits:
- the best seats reserved (seats are general seating)
- a pre-film drink in our Deya pop-up bar
- an invitation to meet the FilmChelt Team
- a limited edition FilmChelt and Deya branded tote bag
Or if you’d like to become a Sponsor click here.
Thank you for your support of our charity.
Proof of age
Proof of age may be required for films classified as 12A, 15, or 18.
Proof of eligibility may be required for discounted tickets. friends members and festival pass holders, members may be asked to provide proof, including their digital card, (email) upon entry. Customers who are unable to provide valid proof of may be refused admission.
Sizzle reel produced by Jamie Adams
The wait is officially over – the FilmChelt 2026 programme has been revealed.
Starting on Friday 30 October and running until Sunday 8 November 2026 FilmChelt brings a spectacular 10-day celebration of film to Cheltenham.
This year’s finely tuned selection picks out four distinct strands which run through the programme providing a platform for some thought-provoking, highly relevant topics which sit alongside light-hearted family entertainment and cult classics.
Here are some highlights of what’s to come. You can see the full line-up of films and events here.
FilmChelt is run by a team of volunteers to bring an unparalleled 10 days of exciting films to Cheltenham. With your support FilmChelt can do even more. You can show your support by becoming a sponsor, making a donation, volunteering. Every ticket bought helps.
Become a Friend of FilmChelt
We introduce our Friend membership scheme.
£20, for 20% off.
This includes all individual tickets for the Festival and our year round Cinerama tickets, our 2026 Concert Launch event and our Festival Passes.
If you would like to join us and support FilmChelt’s continued development, this is the best way you can do it. As a Friend of FilmChelt, you’ll be contributing, with an element of donation, to the ongoing operation of the charity bringing you these wonderful films.
Friend benefits summary:
- 20% discount off all Festival tickets (except U25/unwaged) including Opening and Closing Night, Cinerama (minimum 4 per year) and 2026 Concert Launch event.
- A further 20% off a Festival Pass (3 Passe types: 5, 10 and Unlimited/Limitless).
- A Limited Edition Tote bag: FilmChelt and Deya branded. Available for in-person pickup only from the Friends Desk at HUB 8 MX from 21 October and throughout the Festival.
- Valid for 12 months from first payment date.
- Friend Digital Card, with QR-code
Festival Pass
See more great films for less.
There are three Festival Passes available.
- 5 films Festival Pass £50
- 10 films Festival Pass £80
- Unlimited films Festival Pass £160 – the ultimate way to experience FilmChelt 2026. The only limit is the number of films you have time to enjoy. You could see 3 or more films a day for 10 days.
We have a special reduced price for our u25/unwaged audience. Of particular value is the Unlimited films Festival Pass for this audience, at £100. The 5 and 10 films Festival Passes are £30 and £60, respectively.
Donate
Becoming a Friend is a really good way to support our sustained development.
Of course, if you are also feeling particularly generous, and would like to support our sustained development and our drive to reach as many people as possible, then we welcome a donation.
There is a suggested donation of £2 at the end of the checkout process. You can choose to donate more than £2 if you wish! Or if you prefer, please click on this link to go directly to our Donate page.
There will be a limited number of Benefactor Tickets announced soon. These will be £30 each and available for the Opening and Closing Gala night films. These tickets will include a donation to the charity, but will also have additional benefits:
- the best seats reserved (seats are general seating)
- a pre-film drink in our Deya pop-up bar
- an invitation to meet the FilmChelt Team
- a limited edition FilmChelt and Deya branded tote bag
Or if you’d like to become a Sponsor click here.
Thank you for your support of our charity.
Proof of age
Proof of age may be required for films classified as 12A, 15, or 18.
Proof of eligibility may be required for discounted tickets. friends members and festival pass holders, members may be asked to provide proof, including their digital card, (email) upon entry. Customers who are unable to provide valid proof of may be refused admission.
