Sedbergh Music Festival

A biennial music festival in the picturesque Yorkshire Dales market town of Sedbergh.

Sedbergh Music Festival Patron

Sedbergh Music Festival Patron June 2026

Sedbergh Music Festival has always existed to hold three things together: high-quality professional concerts, meaningful involvement of young people and local musicians, and affordable ticket prices with wide appeal. That balance remains central to what we do. Patron support is what allows us to maintain it — particularly at a time when artist fees, travel, accommodation and venue costs continue to rise. Your continued support as a patron would help us to: keep ticket prices accessible, give young musicians and local groups real performance opportunities,and ensure the festival continues to make a strong cultural and economic contribution to the town. As a thank you, we would be delighted to invite patrons to an informal drinks reception after the opening and closing concerts — a chance to meet fellow supporters and some of the artists, and to say thank you properly.

Sedbergh MF 2026: Juanjo Blázquez

Monday 15 June 2026

Pianist Juanjo Blázquez returns to the festival for a full concert.

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Piano bundle ticket

Monday 15 June 2026

Save 15% on entry to the three below concerts by purchasing this special ticket, which will give entry to all three. Juanjo Blazquez Harry the Piano Jeneba Kanneh-Mason

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Sedbergh MF 2026: Season ticket

Season Ticket June 2026

Access to all concerts in the 2026 Sedbergh Music Festival

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Sedbergh MF 2026: The Jess Gillam Trio

Monday 15 June 2026

The internationally-acclaimed, Cumbrian-born saxophonist makes a return to the Sedbergh Music Festival 2026, following a mesmerising sell-out performance in our 2024 festival.

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Sedbergh MF 2026: The Julian Cann Quartet

Tuesday 16 June 2026

Sedbergh's Julian Cann brings his quartet back to the festival

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Sedbergh MF 2026: Cornucopia

Wednesday 17 June 2026

The popular local medieval band make their return to the festival.

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Sedbergh MF 2026: Cumbria Opera Group

Wednesday 17 June 2026

Singers from the Cumbria Opera Group present A Night at the Opera, with all the best bits from the operas we love! After critically acclaimed Opera Festivals in 2021, 2023, and 2025, the Cumbria Opera Group continues to go from strength to strength, as 2026 marks the 10th Anniversary of the company. For one night only, they'll be celebrating their birthday with the Sedbergh Festival! From Mozart to Massenet, from Purcell to Puccini, all the tunes you know and love are performed by Cumbria's finest.

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Sedbergh MF 2026: Sedbergh School musicians

Thursday 18 June 2026

The talented musicians from Sedbergh School.

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Sedbergh MF 2026: Sedbergh Orchestra

Thursday 18 June 2026

Sedbergh's symphony orchestra return to the festival once again.

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Sedbergh MF 2026: Nick Hurndall-Smith & Jen Hartley

Friday 19 June 2026

Nick Hurndall-Smith returns to the festival

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Sedbergh MF 2026: Sedbergh Town Band

Friday 19 June 2026

Sedbergh Town Band is a community-based, non-competing brass band. It has a training band which supports new and developing players, and a main band for more experienced musicians. It performs concerts in Sedbergh and further afield, with a diverse musical repertoire of pop songs and film themes as well as traditional standards, hymns and marches. The are very much looking forward to being part of this year’s festival, where they will be performing a programme of classical music and brass band originals. To find out more about what they do or how to get involved, please visit their website at www.sedberghtownband.com.

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Sedbergh MF 2026: Evie Plumb

Friday 19 June 2026

Evie Plumb makes her debut at Sedbergh Music Festival 2026

Thornely Studio, Sedbergh School

Sedbergh MF 2026: Trott Foundation Concert

Saturday 20 June 2026

Set up in 2008 at the request of Freda Trott, who left some money in trust to be administered to the students in the Sedbergh area to be able to pursue their interest and love of music. In this concert, a number of beneficiaries shall perform.

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Sedbergh MF 2026: Milnthorpe Steel Band

Saturday 20 June 2026

Milnthorpe Steel Band brings the vibrant sound of steel pan music to celebrations across South Lakeland and beyond. Now in our 30th anniversary year, we continue to blend experienced players with enthusiastic newcomers, creating an uplifting mix of calypso, pop, and festival favourites such as songs from Sia and ABBA. Our performances are lively, welcoming, and perfect for a sing and a dance. With three decades of community music‑making behind us, we’re proud to share the joy of steel pans with audiences of all ages, bringing colour, energy, and a warm Caribbean spirit to every event we attend and we can't wait to come to Sedbergh"

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Sedbergh MF 2026: Harry the Piano

Saturday 20 June 2026

'One of the most gifted improvisers in the world’ Classic FM From the orchestra of the Moulin Rouge to solo cabaret for a packed Albert Hall. From a palace on the Nile to the Car-Park theatre Adelaide. From opera with Sir Willard White to Elvis with Jerry Springer. From the Simpsons theme as a tango to a WHSmith jingle arranged and recorded for Wagnerian orchestra. From five years of very loud breakfast TV to becoming the go-to improvisor for BBC Radio 3. From jazz at Ronnie Scott’s to albums with Simply Red. Playing with Charlotte Church and Julie Andrews. David Bowie and Elvis Costello. Dame Edna Everage and Andrea Bocelli. Musically directing tours for Rick Astley and Alexander Armstrong. Teaching Hugh Laurie jazz. Preparing Beau Bridges for his role in the Fabulous Baker Boys. Launching the Queen Mary 2. Composing for Audio Network, the world’s largest film and TV music company. Masterclasses, performances & lectures at every great educational institution in the UK… It could only be Harry the Piano.

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Sedbergh MF 2026: Budapest Café Orchestra

Sunday 21 June 2026

The Budapest Café Orchestra make their debut at the Sedbergh Music Festival

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Sedbergh MF 2026: The Chequered Acafellas

Sunday 21 June 2026

Making their third appearance at the Festival, The Chequered Acafellas describe themselves as "Eight blokes singing in unaccompanied close harmony to entertain, amuse and stir the emotions”. With music from all eras - ancient, modern, sacred, secular, traditional, folk and working songs - there’s something for everyone, with some laughs along the way. Performances are usually in support of fundraising efforts for charities and local good causes. Previous audiences have said: ""The close harmony, power and subtlety of this group is just so moving.” "Get yourself to a concert and prepare to be astounded.” “You made me laugh and cry” Find them on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573808339541

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Sedbergh MF 2026: Christopher Steele & Peter Noke

Monday 22 June 2026

Chris & Peter

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Sedbergh MF 2026: B!M Trio

Monday 22 June 2026

Inspired by the swinging piano-guitar-bass bands of Ahmad Jamal, Nat King Cole, and Oscar Peterson – but with a more modern flavour – B!M trio has a unique and irresistible vibe and swing-feel. They will be playing a mix of music from the American jazz tradition, alongside original material. Come and feel the groove and enjoy the sweet beat!

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Sedbergh MF 2026: Musicians from Chetham's School of Music

Tuesday 23 June 2026

The talented young musicians from this specialist music school, return to Sedbergh Music Festival.

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Sedbergh MF 2026: Roderick Williams

Tuesday 23 June 2026

The internationally-acclaimed baritone performs at Sedbergh Music Festival 2026

Powell Hall, Sedbergh School

Sedbergh MF 2026: Manchester Baroque & I Fagiolini & The 24

Wednesday 24 June 2026

Manchester Baroque has built a reputation for engaging and vibrant performances of historical music on period instruments.

Powell Hall, Sedbergh School

Sedbergh MF 2026: Choral Scholars from University of York

Thursday 25 June 2026

The talented youngsters of the University of York come to Sedbergh.

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Sedbergh MF 2026: I Fagiolini

Thursday 25 June 2026

The internationally-acclaimed choir performs at Sedbergh Music Festival 2026. In 1986 a student group gave its first concert with an eclectic mix of Monteverdi, Grieg and the Fairy Liquid jingle. 40 years on Monteverdi has remained a constant and I Fagiolini has gone on to rethink what a vocal group does, from unstageable a cappella to cross-cultural projects, world premiere recordings, the podcast Choral Chihuahua - and plenty of film. In an age of AI, I Fagiolini is a hand-painted original. Join them for this anniversary celebration of their favourite music from 40 years, presented by Robert Hollingworth (BBC Radio 3, University of York). Victoria – Alma Redemptoris Mater Madrigals by Monteverdi, Wilbye and Weelkes Two short 16th century comedies Howells – The summer is coming Adrian Williams – Sweetest Love Joanna Marsh - Batter my heart French corner: Sensual a cappella by Daniel-Lesur and Leo Ferré

Sedbergh School Chapel

Sedbergh MF 2026: Jeneba Kanneh-Mason

Friday 26 June 2026

The internationally-acclaimed pianist performs at Sedbergh Music Festival 2026. Jeneba Kanneh-Mason has rapidly established herself as a compelling and mature pianist, praised for her musical insight, technical skill, and engaging stage presence. She made her international debut at the BBC Proms performing Florence Price’s Concerto, which she later recorded with Chineke! and Leslie Suganandarajah, released by Decca Classics in 2023. Now an exclusive Sony Classical Artist, her debut solo album Fantasie (2025) received critical acclaim, earning Classic FM’s Album of the Week, praise from Gramophone, and an Edison Award nomination. 2025 and 2026 highlights include touring North America, performing with the Florida Orchestra, North Carolina Symphony, San Antonio Philharmonic, as well as making her debut solo recital tour. She has debuted with major European orchestras, toured extensively in the UK, and worked with renowned conductors. A BBC Young Musician finalist, she has also been featured on television and radio, including Radio 3, In Tune, The BAFTAs, The Royal Variety Performance and the BBC documentaries ‘Young, Gifted and Classical’ and ‘This House is Full of Music’

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Royal Northern Sinfonia at Sedbergh School

Sunday 22 June 2025

Royal Northern Sinfonia return to Powell Hall under the direction of acclaimed violinist Maria Włoszczowska. The programme will include: Sándor Veress Four Transylvanian Dances (15’) Edvard Grieg Holberg Suite (21’) Nikos Skalkottas Five Greek Dances (9‘) - Antonio Vivaldi The Four Seasons (37’)

Powell Hall