Sensational live music in the heart of Nottinghamshire

Southwell Music Festival takes place each August Bank Holiday weekend and attracts audiences totalling over 3,500 people. The Festival was founded by Artistic Director Marcus Farnsworth in 2014 and achieves high critical acclaim for its performances. The programme is a mix of choral, orchestral and chamber music, plus jazz and folk, all performed by renowned professional soloists, singers and musicians. Join our email list for regular Festival updates.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Southwell Music Festival 2026. There’s even more music to enjoy this year.

Join us for our very first Palace Session concert in October, and we’re back in December for our annual festive concert, A Christmas Celebration.

Southwell Music Festival 2027 will take place across the August Bank Holiday Weekend. Programme details and booking dates will be announced in early 2027.

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The Palace Sessions: A welcome return of the Southwell Music Festival’s Vocal Apprentice Quartet

This October, Southwell Music Festival welcomes back its 2026 Vocal Apprentices for the first of a new series of concerts in the State Chamber.
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Visiting Southwell Music Festival 2026? Essential Festival information

Southwell Music Festival 2026 opens on Friday 28 August, with…
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Don’t miss the free Festival Fringe

The free Festival Fringe brings even more music to Southwell,…