News and Blog

The team at Buxton International Festival is heartbroken by the news that our colleague Michael Harper has died in hospital following a collapsed lung. He was 61. Michael was a hugely respected member of our community, and his kindness and passion for music left a lasting impression. He worked tirelessly to support emerging artists, championing … Continued

Our full line-up is now live! Take a look below to see our online brochure, or visit our What’s On page.   If you are a Friend of the Festival, or are on our mailing list (and usually receive a brochure through the post), your brochure will be arriving through your letterbox very soon. If … Continued

This year’s Buxton International Festival proudly shines a spotlight on extraordinary women – not just as part of our events, but as individuals shaping history, culture, and society. Among them is Diane Abbott, who made history in 1987 as the first Black woman elected to the UK Parliament. Now the longest-serving female MP, she holds … Continued

Books have the power to transport us to new worlds, challenge our perspectives, and spark meaningful conversations. As we celebrate World Book Day, it’s the perfect time to look forward to the Book series at Buxton International Festival this summer. Buxton International Festival returns from 10 – 27 July 2025, offering an exciting line-up of … Continued

Buxton International Festival takes place 10 – 27 July and welcomes big sounds and big names for 2025, with more than 160 events including world-class operas, classical music concerts, jazz gigs and book events. Big names this year include Diane Abbott MP, Jeremy Hunt MP, journalist Sarah Rainsford, the Rev Richard Coles and Simon Jenkins; … Continued

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Buxton’s five-star opera production, Il trionfo del Tempo d del Disinganno, will be performed in Lisbon, Portugal in April 2025. The production, listed as a ‘must-see opera to book in summer 2024′ (Daily Telegraph) triumphed at last summer’s festival with five-star reviews and standing ovations. It will be performed in Lisbon’s historical Teatro Nacional de Säo … Continued

The award-winning Buxton International Festival is an annual celebration of world-class opera, music, books and jazz with over 160 events to choose from every summer.  Here are five reasons to make Buxton your ‘go-to’ summer festival for 2025 (10-27 July). Buxton’s location – at the heart of the Peak District The beautiful spa town of … Continued

Buxton International Festival has been shortlisted for Festival or Event of the Year at the Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby Tourism Awards 2025 and we need your help to win! The shortlist was revealed last month and the awards are designed to shine a spotlight on excellence and outstanding achievement across the area’s £2.89bn tourism … Continued

BBC newsreader and presenter, Clive Myrie, and Tony Hall, The Lord Hall of Birkenhead CBE (former Director General of the BBC 2013-2020 and CEO of the Royal Opera House 2001-2013) are to join Buxton International Festival as Honorary Vice-Presidents. Felicity Goodey, the Festival’s Chair said: “We are delighted to announce that both Clive Myrie and … Continued

Buxton International Festival has proudly been named the winner of the Best Annual Arts and Culture 2024 category at the SME Midlands Enterprise Awards. This prestigious recognition highlights BIF’s exceptional contribution to the region’s arts and culture scene as one of the leading arts festivals in the UK. Now in its eighth year, the SME … Continued

Buxton International Festival (BIF) has been shortlisted for a prestigious Achievement in Opera award by the 2024 UK Theatre Awards, marking another milestone in the Festival’s growing reputation. The UK Theatre Awards celebrate the creative excellence and outstanding work seen on and off stage throughout England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. This year’s awards ceremony … Continued