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.
Discover more about this year’s Festival programme and book your tickets.
We look forward to welcoming you to Southwell Music Festival 2026.
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Peter Siepmann2026-05-17 08:54:322026-05-17 09:22:47Dame Felicity Lott (1947-2026) – Festival Patron
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Amy Rushby
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Amy Rushby2026-05-15 19:16:322026-05-18 14:30:04Join us for a special piano event in June
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Peter Siepmann2026-04-23 10:47:002026-04-23 10:48:07Food & Drink at the 2026 Festival