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Southwell Music Festival

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Southwell Music Festival

Southwell, East Midlands

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Fest TimelineUpdated: 1 Apr 2026

Today

1 Mar

Lineup announced

Lineup announced

Partial lineup announced (Artist-in-Residence Isata Kanneh-Mason and headline acts revealed)

1 Mar

15 May

Lineup announced

Lineup announced

Full programme revealed at free Launch Concert at Southwell Minster

15 May

18 May

General sale opens

General sale opens

General tickets on sale (Monday 18 May)

18 May

28–31 Aug

Southwell Music Festival 🎉

Southwell Music Festival 🎉

28–31 Aug

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About

A four-day classical, jazz and folk festival held over the August Bank Holiday weekend in the historic market town of Southwell, Nottinghamshire, drawing professional musicians from across the UK alongside local and community performers. Concerts tak…

Website

southwellmusicfestival.com

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Genres

ClassicalFolkJazz

Date

28 - 31 August, 2026

Location

Southwell, East Midlands

Size

Tiny · <1k

Established

2014, Running 12 years

Vibe

Concerts move between Southwell Minster's nave, the Chapter House, the Methodist Church, and a garden marquee , each one intimate enough that the audience feels close to the performers, and the crowd tends to stay for the whole programme rather than drift in and out.

WHAT PEOPLE SAID ABOUT 2025

“Intimate venues, close to the performers”

“Strong community atmosphere, locals involved”

“Remarkable value for the quality”

“Broad mix: classical, jazz, folk”

“Audience participation encouraged throughout”

TicketsUpdated: 4 Apr 2026

Prices and availability are indicative. Always confirm on the official ticket page.

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LineupUpdated: 12 Apr 2026

Isata Kanneh-Mason

Isata Kanneh-Mason

Anna Dennis

Anna Dennis

Gareth Brynmor John

Gareth Brynmor John

Marcus Farnsworth

Marcus Farnsworth

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Recent NewsUpdated: 12 Apr 2026

Southwell Music Festival: 2026 Launch Concert - The List

A free concert to announce the programme for the 2026 Southwell Music Festival.

list.co.uk·1 week ago

News | Southwell Music Festival

Acclaimed pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason will be the Festival's 2026 Artist-in-Residence.

southwellmusicfestival.com·1 week ago

Festival returns this summer with four days of world-class music

A mainstay in the Nottinghamshire's cultural calendar will return this summer with four days of world class music.

newarkadvertiser.co.uk·3 weeks ago

Southwell Music Festival appoints cathedral fundraising officer as new manager

Southwell Music Festival has appointed Peterborough Cathedral fundraising officer PETER SIEPMANN as general manager, as the festival enters...

artsprofessional.co.uk·2 months ago

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