Buxton International Festival

30/07/2026

That’s a wrap on Buxton International Festival 2026! ✨🥂

We waltzed with Hannah Glawari and weeped with Violetta, heard inspiring interviews from some of the day’s most exciting writers, and basked in glorious music, from jazz to baroque.

Thank you to everyone who came along and made this year’s festival so special. Your energy, enthusiasm, and support are so important to us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back next time. Plus, a huge thank you to all our cast, creatives, crew, performers, staff, and volunteers for making this a year to remember.

With plans for 2027 already in the works, we can’t wait to see you all again next year!

30/07/2026

It's not all doom and gloom in the UK arts sector. The Buxton International Festival proves that artistic ambition and accessibility can go hand in hand.

23/07/2026

20/07/2026

Your What’s On guide for this week at Buxton International Festival is here!

Highlights include Isata Kanneh-Mason, Peter Donohoe, Sir Antony Beevor, The Hallé, Iain Dale with the Generals and Colleen Graffy, and the Pete Roth Trio ft. Bill Bruford.

As the Festival draws to a close next Sunday, it’s also your last chance to catch each of our operas!

Head to the link in our bio to book your tickets! 🎟️

20/07/2026

Dr Emma Chapman will be interviewed on BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour this morning at 10am - make sure to tune in!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002z5y2

Come see Emma at BIF on Friday 10am - 11am, tickets available here:
https://buxtonfestival.co.uk/whats-on/emma-chapman

17/07/2026

“This Liberazione casts a potent musical spell.” ✨ The Guardian

Who’s joining us for La liberazione di Ruggiero tonight?

Premiered in 1625, this is the first known opera by a female composer. Inspired by Orlando Furioso, it follows the heroic Ruggiero as he is freed from the enchantments of the sorceress Alcina through the magic of Melissa and the enduring power of love

If you can’t make it tonight, there are still performances on 19 & 21 July

Book now: https://buxtonfestival.co.uk/whats-on/la-liberazione-di-ruggiero

A vachebaroque production in association with Buxton International Festival

To view our full cast and creatives, please see the link above

16/07/2026

An honour for a Peak District Music Centres-formed String Quintet to play at the opening night of the Buxton International Festival last week! 👏

16/07/2026

⏰ Last chance to book tickets to see Jimmy Wales, co-founder of Wikipedia, at Buxton International Festival.

More than two decades after co-founding Wikipedia, Jimmy Wales continues to shape the global conversation around knowledge, trust and the future of the internet. In an age of misinformation and AI, hear from one of the world’s most influential internet entrepreneurs as he explores why trusted knowledge matters more than ever.

Named one of TIME‘s 100 Most Influential People and recognised by the World Economic Forum as one of the world’s top 250 leaders, this is a fascinating opportunity to hear from one of the key figures behind the internet as we know it today.

Book your tickets now:
https://buxtonfestival.co.uk/whats-on/jimmy-wales

16/07/2026

Following a successful opening night, La liberazione di Ruggiero has arrived at Buxton International Festival ✨

A production in association with Buxton International Festival.

Premiered in 1625, this remarkable work is the first known opera by a female composer, Francesca Caccini. Based on the epic poem Orlando Furioso, it follows the heroic Ruggiero as he is freed from the enchantments of the wicked sorceress Alcina through the power of the enchantress Melissa.

Watch the full trailer, view the cast and creative team, and book your tickets on our website:
https://buxtonfestival.co.uk/whats-on/la-liberazione-di-ruggiero

15/07/2026

A once-powerful sorcerer has disturbed the harmony of the great woods. Now it’s up to the fairies, a prince, a princess and a hapless valet to restore it

Join us tomorrow evening for Pauline Viardot’s enchanting chamber opera Le dernier sorcier

🎟️ Book now: https://buxtonfestival.co.uk/whats-on/le-dernier-sorcier

📅 16, 20, 25 July

See our full cast and creatives on the link above