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Festival Academy Masterclass: Lise Davidsen A masterclass on German Lieder led by soprano Lise Davidsen. Dates: Fri, 12 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information
Pre-performance Talk: Pelléas et Mélisande Before the performance of Pelleas et Mélisande, a fascinating discussion between Festival Featured Artist and Conductor Ryan Wigglesworth, Baritone Jacques Imbrailo, Designer Vicki Mortimer and Director Rory Kinnear. Dates: Fri, 12 Jun 2026, Sat, 13 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information
Pelléas et Mélisande A mysterious princess. A remote castle. A love triangle. Debussy’s breathtaking opera is a dark fairytale caught in a dream. Dates: Fri, 12 Jun 2026, Sat, 13 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information
Toward the light: A Reading of Maeterlinck and Yeats Maeterlinck and Yeats among the flowers: a very special morning of poetry and prose in the woodlands at Thorington, presented by Rory Kinnear. Dates: Sat, 13 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information
Lise Davidsen: Schubert Longing, laughter, terror and tears: a whole world of emotion in Schubert’s songs, performed by one of the greatest singers of today Dates: Sat, 13 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information
Sphinx Piano Quintet A brilliantly varied programme of American and British chamber music from the innovative Sphinx Piano Quintet ensemble: songs, spirituals, dances, and fiery finales. Dates: Sun, 14 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information
Festival Academy Alumni Recital We welcome back alumni of the Britten Pears Young Artist Programme to perform a recital of German Lieder, accompanied by James Baillieu. Dates: Sun, 14 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information
Pre-performance Talk: BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and Steven Osborne Join pianist Steven Osborne and Festival Featured Artist and Conductor Ryan Wigglesworth for their enlightening discussion before the evenings performance. Dates: Sun, 14 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and Steven Osborne Music is reborn again and again in an orchestral concert of breathtaking originality: from Ravel’s jazz infusions of the 1920s to Wigglesworth’s time-tripping Concerto, you are invited to a world of limitless possibility Dates: Sun, 14 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra: Welcome to the Orchestra A rip-roaring tour of the orchestra and a Welcome to Ipswich: two of Britten’s most joyful and energetic works Dates: Mon, 15 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information
Maxwell Quartet: Alberga, Prokofiev and Brahms “Take note of the Maxwell Quartet” declared the New York Times. Excellent advice indeed, as they bring their customary energy and finesse to a programme of Prokofiev, Brahms, and a UK premiere. Dates: Mon, 15 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information
Nicolas Altstaedt and Friends An inspired recital of chamber and vocal works performed by an outstanding ensemble: Birtwistle, Britten and Shostakovich, plus a new commission Dates: Tue, 16 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information
An-Ting and Masumi Saito: Departure Departure is a music and dance performance that explores themes of death, ritual and the spirit. Dates: Tue, 16 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information
Talk: Steven Osborne - What Does Music Mean? A big question, and some very thoughtful answers in a fascinating talk by pianist Steven Osborne Dates: Tue, 16 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information
Isabelle Faust and Kristian Bezuidenhout: Bach Sonatas Sheer 18th-century elegance: Bach’s intricate and absorbing Sonatas for violin and harpsichord performed by a thrilling duo Dates: Tue, 16 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information
Festival Walk: Constable Country and the Dedham Vale To commemorate 250 years since the birth of the great landscape painter, the groups will see the places of inspiration, guided by art historian John-Paul Stonard. Dates: Wed, 17 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information
Catherine Ennis Memorial Recital: Jonathan Scott Spectacular sounds on the splendid organ at Orford Church as leading British organist Jonathan Scott gives a recital including Mozart, Vivaldi, Britten and Liszt. Dates: Wed, 17 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information
Aldeburgh Young Musicians: Protest Songs Voices of youth, voices of resistance. Young Musicians of today respond to Henze’s Voices of 1973. Dates: Wed, 17 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information
London Sinfonietta: Henze's Voices A fascinating assemblage of Voices from across the world: the London Sinfonietta performs vital music for our time Dates: Wed, 17 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information
Pre-performance Talk: Britten Sinfonia: Cello Symphony Ahead of Britten Sinfonia's evening performance, listen to the discussion between cellist Laura van der Heijden and Conductor Gemma New. Dates: Wed, 17 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information
Britten Sinfonia: Cello Symphony Riveting conversations with the past, and a powerful symphony by Britten: an absorbing and revelatory programme from the Britten Sinfonia Dates: Wed, 17 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information
Steven Osborne: Crumb and Feldman A ‘marvellous shimmer’: a morning of mesmeric piano music by Feldman and Crumb, performed by the brilliant Steven Osborne Dates: Thu, 18 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information
Sophie Bevan and Ryan Wigglesworth: The Poet’s Echo The outstanding musical partnership of Sophie Bevan and Ryan Wigglesworth perform a deeply-felt programme of songs by Mussorgsky, Britten and Wigglesworth himself. Dates: Thu, 18 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information
Pre-performance Talk: Britten Sinfonia: Phaedra Listen to a talk by the performers from tonight's powerful programme of music inspired by mythological tales and stories. Dates: Thu, 18 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information
Britten Sinfonia: Phaedra An evening of obsession, abandonment and absolute fury – yet with a calm finale. Tales from mythology are set to music from three centuries in this powerful programme. Dates: Thu, 18 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information
Olivia Chaney: Sons of Art ‘Rare beauty’: expect the unexpected as Olivia Chaney meets Henry Purcell for a late-night gig Dates: Thu, 18 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information
Francois Joubert-Caillet: Marais A visit to the early 18th century: the evocative sounds of harpsichord and viola de gamba in the serene atmosphere of Framlingham Church Dates: Fri, 19 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information
SANSARA: Chronicle 时•录 A brand new multi-media work from the exceptional choir SANSARA Dates: Fri, 19 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information
Pre-performance Talk: BBC National Orchestra of Wales and Colin Currie A chance to hear from conductor Kevin Edusei along with composer Tansy Davies as they set the scene for tonight's showstopping Orchestral performance. Dates: Fri, 19 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information
BBC National Orchestra of Wales and Colin Currie Unstoppable momentum from BBC National Orchestra of Wales in a programme of electrifying orchestral works, including a world premiere. Dates: Fri, 19 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information
Sacconi Quartet: Rachmaninoff, Waley-Cohen and Ravel A perfect morning concert: the Sacconi Quartet performs French style, Russian Romance and a British world premiere in the idyllic surroundings of Orford Church. Dates: Sat, 20 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information
Philippe Sands: East West Street One city, two crimes, the lives of four men and the 'transformative' power of music: a truly memorable performance piece. Dates: Sat, 20 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information
Passing the Baton: Investing in the Next Generation A discussion for the next generation of performers, with James Bailleau and Ryan Wigglesworth Dates: Sat, 20 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information
Pre-performance Talk: BBC National Orchestra of Wales and Tamsin Waley-Cohen Listen to composer Freya Waley-Cohen as she discusses her violin concerto world premiere ahead of an energetic, orchestral evening. Dates: Sat, 20 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information
BBC National Orchestra of Wales and Tamsin Waley-Cohen Memories, dreams and a search for meaning in this vividly expressive concert of orchestral works, including a world premiere. Dates: Sat, 20 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information
Solstice Yoga Tamara Britten will lead a dawn session of Vinyasa Flow Yoga. Move with your breath, build strength and flexibility, and find calm through mindful sequences designed to awaken both body and mind. Dates: Sun, 21 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information
Last Impressions: Schubert Rich and autumnal works from two masters of chamber music: late Schubert and Britten Dates: Sun, 21 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information
Festival Academy Masterclass: James Baillieu James Baillieu, one of today’s leading song and chamber music pianists, coaches Britten Pears Young Artists from the Festival Academy. Dates: Sun, 21 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information
Pierre-Laurent Aimard: Kurtág and Schubert An illuminating piano recital of music across the centuries, performed by the exceptional Pierre Laurent Aimard. Dates: Sun, 21 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information
Guy Johnston: Cello Suites The remarkable Guy Johnston performs Bach and Britten: elegant suites for cello, in the most magical of settings Dates: Sun, 21 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information
Festival Walk: In Britten's Footsteps A guided tour through Aldeburgh to Thorpeness, retracing Britten’s famous composing walks.
Approximately 5 miles in total. Dates: Mon, 22 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information
Festival Academy Masterclass: Caroline Dowdle Join internationally acclaimed pianist and vocal coach Caroline Dowdle as she coaches Britten Pears Young Artists in this Festival Academy Masterclass. Dates: Mon, 22 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information
Adèle Charvet and Florian Caroubi: Songs of the Belle Époque Of love, night, and paradise: exquisite songs of the Belle Époque Dates: Mon, 22 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information
Kristian Bezuidenhout: Schubert Schubert’s life in piano pieces: from early works to late masterpieces, this is an exquisite programme performed by the remarkable Kristian Bezuidenhout Dates: Mon, 22 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information
Milestones and Memory: Composing a Century Composer anniversaries: who’s celebrating this year, and why it matters Dates: Tue, 23 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information
Festival Academy Masterclass: Julia Faulkner Julia Faulkner is a world-renowned singer and vocal coach. Join her as she coaches Britten Pears Young Artists in their Festival Academy song course. Dates: Tue, 23 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information
Carducci Quartet: Kurtág and Reich Moving moments, human voices, and glowing colours in a powerful recital from the Carducci Quartet Dates: Tue, 23 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information
Pre-performance Talk: La Nuova Musica: Il Trionfo del Tempo e del Disinganno Join conductor and harpsichordist, David Bates, with members of La Nuova Musica for a delightful discussion ahead of an evening of Handel. Dates: Tue, 23 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information
La Nuova Musica: Il Trionfo del Tempo e del Disinganno A rare chance to hear Handel’s very first oratorio performed by the electrifying Nuova Musica ensemble Dates: Tue, 23 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information
Film: Britten’s Endgame A poignant study of Britten's last years, directed by the award-winning film-maker John Bridcut, and featuring some of Britten's most powerful music. Dates: Wed, 24 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information
Nicky Spence, Sean Shibe and Francesca Lauri: Songs For Peter A programme celebrating Britten’s greatest source of inspiration: his partner, the tenor Peter Pears. Dates: Wed, 24 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information
Aldeburgh Festival Singers: Sacred and Profane A vigorous choral concert featuring one of Britten's most lively and surprising works, performed at dusk in the beautiful Blythburgh Church. Dates: Wed, 24 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information
Britten and Menuhin: Music at Bergen-Belsen “We simply played as one”: the music performed by Benjamin Britten and Yehudi Menuhin at Bergen-Belsen Dates: Thu, 25 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information
Festival Academy Masterclass: Nicky Spence The gloriously talented tenor Nicky Spence will coach Britten Pears Young Artists in a Masterclass as part of the Festival Academy song course. Dates: Thu, 25 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information
Pre-performance Talk: Dunedin Consort: In the Belly of the Beast A unique opportunity to hear from soprano Carolyn Sampson and the Dunedin creative team ahead of what promises to be a vibrant evening. Dates: Thu, 25 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information
Dunedin Consort: In the Belly of the Beast Dramatic tales from a remarkable Baroque composer: In the Belly of the Beast is a thrilling new show from Mahogany Opera Dates: Thu, 25 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information
Festival Academy Recital Following a week of coaching and masterclasses, Britten Pears Young Artists from the Festival Academy will perform a recital in the atmospheric surroundings of Aldeburgh Church. Dates: Fri, 26 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information
Julius Asal: Préludes and Pensées Exciting young pianist Julius Asal performs an utterly absorbing recital of Russian music, along with a brand new commission from Lena Auerbach Dates: Fri, 26 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information
Pre-Performance Talk: RAM Symphony Orchestra and Sarah Connolly: Worlds of Magic and Might Hear from conductor Ryan Bancroft ahead of the evening concert from the striking Royal Symphony Orchestra and mezmerising soprano, Sarah Connolly. Dates: Fri, 26 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information
RAM Symphony Orchestra and Sarah Connolly: Worlds of Magic and Might An intriguing programme of orchestral works: Ryan Bancroft conducts the Royal Academy of Music Symphony Orchestra, with soloist Dame Sarah Connolly Dates: Fri, 26 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information
Vilde Frang and Friends An invigorating programme of Hungarian and German chamber music performed by a superb line-up of musicians Dates: Sat, 27 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information
La Bonne Chanson Love and marriage, music and poetry: centuries of song from Baroque to jazz from one of the country’s leading tenors. Dates: Sat, 27 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information
Pre-performance Talk: Knussen Chamber Orchestra and Lawrence Power Listen to Festival Featured Artist, Ryan Wigglesworth and violist Lawrence Power ahead of an exciting orchestral evening including world premieres. Dates: Sat, 27 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information
Knussen Chamber Orchestra and Lawrence Power Joyful, reverential Brahms, and a brand new Viola Concerto from Wigglesworth, who conducts the Knussen Chamber Orchestra in a thrilling programme Dates: Sat, 27 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information
Belcea Quartet: Beethoven, Brahms and Brett Dean Fire and finesse from Brahms and Beethoven, along with a touching new Quartet by Brett Dean: played with characteristic insight and panache by the magnificent Belcea Quartet Dates: Sun, 28 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information
Hesse Lecture: Brett Dean Our annual Hesse Lecture returns on the final day of the Festival. Join the acclaimed Australian composer, violist and conductor for this insightful afternoon lecture. Dates: Sun, 28 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information
Knussen Chamber Orchestra: Echoes Early Britten, elegant Brahms and Wigglesworth’s touching dialogue with Bach in our final Festival concert. Dates: Sun, 28 Jun 2026 Booking and More Information

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