Cheltenham Festivals: Turi King: Genetics
Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, Cheltenham, GL50 1QA
Cheltenham Festivals: Turi King: Genetics
Imperial Square, Cheltenham, GL50 1QA
Description
DNA has become the key to unlocking crime and immigration cases. It is essential to our food safety, to the protection of threatened wildlife and to resolving questions of history and archaeology, ancestry and even identity.
The UK’s preeminent authority on DNA and genetic research, Turi King, reveals the fascinating ways in which DNA has solved mysteries, transformed all our lives and shaped our world today. In conversation with Julia Wheeler.
There will be a book signing after this event.
How To Get Your Tickets
1. Book your desired number of tickets and await an email from us confirming your order. This is NOT a ticket.
2. Await your e-ticket(s) from the venue - these may be delivered on the day of the event. Your e-ticket(s) will be sent to your contact email address.
3. Take your e-ticket(s) and show them on entry at the event. Ensure that you take personal ID with you or you may be turned away.
Pricing Information
• Tickets retail at £13. The total payable for this Discounted Ticket is £9.45 (£6.50 Discounted Ticket plus £2.95 TFG booking fee)
Additional Information
• Children aged 11 years old and under must be accompanied by a ticket-holder aged 16 years old and over
• For further event information, please visit here
Accessibility Information
• Please note: We recommend, where you have specific access requirements, bookings are made directly through the event organiser, however, we are here to assist where possible. Please get in touch with us prior to booking if you have access requirements. For accessibility information, please visit here
Key Terms of Sale
• Tickets are non-refundable / non-exchangeable
• Tickets cannot be resold or transferred
• The account holder must be in attendance at the event
These are the key terms. Full terms apply and are available here
Genre
Dates & times
Wednesday, 3 Jun 2026 8:00pm to 9:00pm
Important information - please read
DNA has become the key to unlocking crime and immigration cases. It is essential to our food safety, to the protection of threatened wildlife and to resolving questions of history and archaeology, ancestry and even identity.
The UK’s preeminent authority on DNA and genetic research, Turi King, reveals the fascinating ways in which DNA has solved mysteries, transformed all our lives and shaped our world today. In conversation with Julia Wheeler.
There will be a book signing after this event.
How To Get Your Tickets
1. Book your desired number of tickets and await an email from us confirming your order. This is NOT a ticket.
2. Await your e-ticket(s) from the venue - these may be delivered on the day of the event. Your e-ticket(s) will be sent to your contact email address.
3. Take your e-ticket(s) and show them on entry at the event. Ensure that you take personal ID with you or you may be turned away.
Pricing Information
• Tickets retail at £13. The total payable for this Discounted Ticket is £9.45 (£6.50 Discounted Ticket plus £2.95 TFG booking fee)
Additional Information
• Children aged 11 years old and under must be accompanied by a ticket-holder aged 16 years old and over
• For further event information, please visit here
Accessibility Information
• Please note: We recommend, where you have specific access requirements, bookings are made directly through the event organiser, however, we are here to assist where possible. Please get in touch with us prior to booking if you have access requirements. For accessibility information, please visit here
Key Terms of Sale
• Tickets are non-refundable / non-exchangeable
• Tickets cannot be resold or transferred
• The account holder must be in attendance at the event
These are the key terms. Full terms apply and are available here