Britten: 50 Years On

 About

A festival in Lewes, East Sussex, throughout 2026, to celebrate 50 years since Benjamin Britten’s death in 1976. Presenting professional musicians, singers, speakers and the local community, featuring concerts, masterclasses and workshops of Britten’s music, films about him and talks from people who knew him.

Dates

Friday 24 April 2026 - Sunday 22 November 2026 (UTC+00)

Location

Various venues in Lewes and Alfriston, East Sussex

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Festival Programme

Welcome to Britten: 50 Years On

Enjoy 14 exceptional events across multiple venues, including concerts, workshops, masterclass, films and talks.

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Notes:
External events are clearly marked with 🔗 Please book these directly via the partner links.
All events sold by Trybooking are FREE for U18s but U16s must be accompanied by an adult with full price ticket.

Event 1 – Friday 24^th April 2026 – St Anne's Church, Lewes

🎟 Concert: Echoes and Affinities – 7.00pm
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Event 2 – Saturday 25^th April 2026 – St Michael's Church, Lewes

🎟 Sing&Disover:  Britten's War Requiem – 11.00am-5.00pm
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Event 3 – Saturday 25^th April 2026 – St Anne's Church, Lewes

🎟 Masterclass: Sir John Tomlinson – 6.30pm-9.30pm
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Event 4 – Sunday 26^th April 2026 – St Michael's Church, Lewes

🎟 Concert: The Genius of Britten with Singing Salon – 4.00pm
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Event 5 – Wednesday 29^th April 2026 – Depot

🔗 Film: Britten's Endgame – 5.00pm
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Event 6 – Sunday 5^th July 2026 – St Anne's Church, Lewes

🔗 Song Recital: Nicholas Mulroy (tenor) Nancy Cooley (piano) – 6.00pm
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Event 7 – Saturday 12^th July 2026 – St Anne's Church, Lewes

🎟 Workshop: Noye's Fludde – 2.00pm - 5.00pm
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Event 8 – Wednesday 11^th November 2026 – Depot

🔗 Film: Moonrise Kingdom – 5.30pm
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Event 9 – Thursday 19^th November 2026 – Depot

🔗 Film: Britten's Children – 5.00pm
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Event 10 – Friday 20^th November 2026 – St Michael's Church, Lewes

🎟 Concert: Friday Afternoons – 4.30pm
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Event 11 – Friday 20^th November 2026 – St Michael's Church, Lewes

🔗 Concert: A Boy was Born - Selva Armonica – 7.00pm
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Event 12 – Saturday 21^st November 2026 – St Michael's Church, Lewes

🔗 Concert: The Baroque Collective – 7.00pm
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Event 13 – Sunday 22^nd November 2026 – St Anne's Church, Lewes

🎟 Concert: Reflections on a Legacy – 4.30pm
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Event 14 – Saturday 12^th December 2026 – St Andrew's Church, Alfriston

🔗 Concert: Britten - St Nicholas – 7.30pm
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