2026 ENTRY TICKETS

The 2026 Chalke History Festival has now ended.

Latest news from Chalke

30th June 2026

History fans in their thousands defy heatwave to attend this year’s star-studded Chalke History Festival

History fans defied the heat in their thousands last week to attend Chalke, the UK’s biggest and most successful history festival, which ran from Monday 22nd to Sunday 28th June.

22nd June 2026

Weather Update for Visitors – Wednesday & Thursday

17th June 2026

Chalke Announces Final Details For 2026

Chalke History Festival 2026 promises an extraordinary week of ideas, debate, entertainment and unforgettable experiences for all ages. 22-28 June.

21st May 2026

Chalke Introduces 2026

Chalke Introduces: Meet the Future of History At this year’s Chalke History Festival, we’re shining a spotlight on the rising stars from the world of History.

8th May 2026

Conflict at Chalke

Leading experts at Chalke discuss what the shifting world order means for you.

5th May 2026

WW2 – Learn more about the Second World War at Chalke History Festival 2026

WW2 - Learn more about the Second World War at Chalke History Festival 2026 through expert talks, personal stories and powerful debate.

30th April 2026

Chalke Confidential – an evening of culture and conversation

Experience evenings at the festival with Chalke Confidential - two curated evenings of powerful talks, live performances and fine dining. From global politics to iconic historical figures, this unique programme brings past and present together in an inspiring summer setting.

23rd April 2026

Chalke History Festival Unveils Its Most Ambitious Lineup Yet

Returning 22–28 June, Chalke brings together world-leading historians, headline speakers and immersive living history experiences for a standout week of talks, debate, performance and summer festival atmosphere.

15th April 2026

History is here to help, if we’re willing to listen

Our Creative Director, James Holland reminds us that one of the most important things we can do is look back.

24th March 2026

National treasure Alan Titchmarsh joins list of VIP speakers

Chalke History Festival returns 22–28 June 2026 with Alan Titchmarsh, a spectacular Iron Age chariot build, and urgent debate on today’s global tensions.

READ THE FAQS

What’s included in my entry ticket?

Entry to all talks, living history areas, performance, live music, emporium, Waterstones book shop and food outlets, are all included in your entry ticket. In past years, talk tickets were sold separately but this led to confusion and complication for festival visitors. We decided to include all talks in your entry ticket so that you can enjoy all the talks on offer without the hassle of booking additional tickets.

Can I buy an evening ticket?

Yes, for those unable to join us for a full day, evening tickets can be bought for the festival from Monday – Saturday. These tickets will be available from April.

Where can I find the full festival line-up?

The full line-up is available here.

How can I reserve seats for talks?

All visitors to the festival will have access to watch the talks. However, only members of the Chalke History Club are able to reserve seats. As well as supporting the festival, Club members are entitled to numerous online and festival benefits, including access to past talks, live winter talks and festival parking. Click here for more information

Eventbrite isn't working for me. What can I do?

If you’re having any issues with Eventbrite for your tickets, please contact our box office team at [email protected]

Are mobility scooters available for hire?

Mobility Scooters are available to hire from Event Mobility and need to be prebooked directly with them. Click here to book.