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.
We’re back in December for our annual Christmas Celebration at Southwell Minster and Relaxed Christmas Carols at Southwell Library.
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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Amy Rushby2026-11-02 12:02:532026-11-02 12:02:53Music and poetry celebrating the joy of Christmas
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Amy Rushby2026-09-14 11:04:502026-09-15 14:29:47The Palace Sessions: A welcome return of the Southwell Music Festival’s Vocal Apprentice Quartet
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Amy Rushby2026-08-21 16:39:562026-08-24 09:55:12Visiting Southwell Music Festival 2026? Essential Festival information