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Cheltenham's fun and friendly entertainment venue. The Bacon Theatre is one of the friendliest places to be entertained in Cheltenham.

Set on the leafy site of Dean Close School, we play host to a full professional programme of live music, film, theatre, event cinema, dance and comedy, plus two weeks of the Open-air Theatre Festival in the idyllic amphitheatre onsite.

05/09/2026

Join The FM Songbook - The Ultimate Tribute to Fleetwood Mac at The Bacon Theatre in Cheltenham on Saturday 26th September!

TICKETS: www.bacontheatre.co.uk/whatson/the-fm-songbook-the-ultimate-tribute-to-fleetwood-mac

Earning rave reviews wherever they play and ranked in the ‘Top 20 Tribute Artists & Bands in the UK’ by Champions UK plc Entertainment Agency, six-piece tribute band ‘The FM Songbook’ are not to be missed.

The band perform a spell binding tribute performance of the stellar ‘songbook’ of ‘Fleetwood Mac’, drawing from over SIX decades of hits from one of the greatest and most loved bands in music history. Their set of course includes soft rock anthems from the ‘Rumours’ album and the shimmering 80s brilliance of ‘Tango in the Night’ and there’s a very respectful top hat nod to the raw blues of the ‘Peter Green’ era. There may even be a Stevie solo in there somewhere!

Expect all the classics; Dreams, Go Your Own Way, Don’t Stop, Silver Springs, Everywhere, Songbird, The Chain, Tusk plus so many more and get ready to sing, dance and relive the magic of Fleetwood Mac.

Attention to detail ensures the unmistakable ‘Mac’ sound is recreated faithfully – the exceptional three-part harmonies are a standout – this show is a masterclass in musical magic. You will be assured of a night to remember in the company of these fine musicians – an unforgettable evening suitable for all ages.

26/08/2026

Tickets are now on sale for Santa's Best Ever Christmas show.

Following last year’s sell-out Santa’s Christmas Party, Father Christmas and friends return with a brand-new festive musical adventure!

Join Santa, Dotty the Elf, Pompom the Penguin and Dasher the Reindeer (voiced by children’s TV favourite Chris Jarvis), for a fun-filled, interactive show packed with Christmas songs, laughter and plenty of audience participation.

Perfect for children aged 2 - 8 years, and best of all…every child receives an early Christmas present from Santa after the show! 🎁

A magical way to start the Christmas celebrations! ✨

Please note: Chris Jarvis does not appear in person.

📆 Tuesday 15 December
🕒 10:30am
🎫 Standard: £13 | Concession: £11

Click to book your tickets: https://tinyurl.com/2rw2ke63

25/08/2026

⭐ NEW SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT ⭐

Santa is heading to the Bacon with his show, Santa’s Best Ever Christmas!

Join Santa, Dotty the Elf, Pompom the Penguin and Dasher the Reindeer, voiced by children’s TV favourite Chris Jarvis, for a fun-filled, interactive show packed with Christmas songs, laughter and plenty of audience participation.

A magical way to start the Christmas celebrations! ✨

Please note: Chris Jarvis does not appear in person.

📆 Tuesday 15 December
🕒 10:30am
🎫 Standard: £13 | Concession £11

Click to book your tickets: https://tinyurl.com/2rw2ke63

04/08/2026

Coming up in September!

📆 Thursday 24 September: National Theatre Live - The Misanthrope
📆 Saturday 27 September: The FM Songbook - The Ultimate Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Click to book your tickets: https://shorturl.at/tbn38

29/07/2026

Tickets are now on sale for The Unravelling Wilburys.

Join brothers, ‘Sticky’ W***y, Walter, Thumper, Blind Melon and H***y Tonk, as they tell their unique story on how they became a tribute band.

The show features the best of the Wilbury albums (‘Handle With Care’; ‘The End of The Line’; ‘The Devil’s Been Busy’; ‘Tweeter & The Monkeyman’) alongside back-catalogue numbers such as‘Refugee’ (Tom Petty); ‘While my Guitar Gently Weeps’ (George Harrison); ‘Like a Rollin Stone’(Bob Dylan); ‘Only the Lonely’ (Roy Orbison) and ‘Mr. Blue Sky’ (Jeff Lynne).

The act also contains the kind of comedy only a band spending far too many nights in Travelodge hotels could dream up!

📆 Tuesday 22 December
🕒 7:30pm
🎫 £21

Click to book your tickets: https://tinyurl.com/yfyz6uab

28/07/2026

⭐ NEW SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT ⭐

Join us for a night with The Unravelling Wilburys - guaranteed to be a night of nostalgia and fun!
It is the perfect mix of musicianship and comedy that tells the unique story about how the brothers became a tribute band!

📆 Tuesday 22 December
🕜 7:30pm
🎫 Standard: £21

Click to book your tickets: https://tinyurl.com/yfyz6uab

27/07/2026

Tickets are now on sale for Johnny Coppin - All On A Winter's Night.

This annual concert continues to delight audiences young and old, year on year with a feast of traditional carols and new songs, together with stories and images by award-winning photographer Martin Fry.

📆 Friday 18 December
🕒 7:30pm
🎫 £25

This show always sells out so click now to book yours: https://tinyurl.com/3uds2s9d

24/07/2026

⭐ NEW SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT ⭐

Join us as we welcome back a Bacon Theatre favourite, Johnny Coppin!

In a year that marks his 50th anniversary, we are looking forward to bringing you his ever-popular Christmas show. This one always sells out so booking early is advised!

📆 Friday 18 December
🕜 7:30pm
🎫 Standard: £25

Click the link to book your tickets: https://tinyurl.com/3uds2s9d

23/07/2026

Tickets are now on sale for A Christmas Carol.

On Christmas Eve night, the miserly and cold-hearted businessman Ebenezer Scrooge embarks upon a journey through his past, present, and future, learning along the way to appreciate the true meaning of Christmas.

This is a festive treat for all the family, Dickens’ beloved tale of redemption is brought to the stage at The Bacon Theatre in an authentic and joyful adaptation from Operation Moonlight.

📆 Monday 14 December
🕒 7:30pm
🎫 Standard: £21.50 | £U16s: £15

Click to book your tickets now: https://tinyurl.com/5n732pvv

22/07/2026

⭐ NEW SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT ⭐

Welcoming Operational Moonlight back to the Bacon with it's Christmas production, A Christmas Carol.

Join us for this festive treat and enjoy as Dickens' beloved tale of redemption is brough to life on stage.

📆 Monday 14 December
🕜 7:30pm
🎫 Standard: £21.50 | U16: £15

Click to book tickets: https://tinyurl.com/5n732pvv

Address

The Bacon Theatre, Dean Close School, Hatherley Road
Cheltenham
GL516EP

Telephone

+441242258002

Website

http://www.bacontheatre.co.uk/, http://linktr.ee/thebacontheatre

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