A richly orchestrated tale of vengeance, madness, and doomed love, featuring the Orchestra of Opera North in a stunning production this July
Experience world class opera, music, books and jazz in the heart of the beautiful Peak District.
10 – 27 July 2025
Public booking is now open!
Step into Mozart’s witty world of opera with
The Impresario
An evening of comic rivalry, soaring arias, and theatrical fun
A powerful opera double bill
Trouble in Tahiti and La voix humaine
Featuring Bernstein’s satire on suburban life, and Poulenc’s poignant solo drama of heartbreak
Four new stories of our time, four new creative partnerships, four brand new 20-minute operas
Shorts
Award-winning composers and writers from different genres and cultures come together to use the power of opera to tell stories and take you to the extremes of human emotion
The Times -
'One of the Best Festivals for Classical Music and Jazz for Summer 2025'
Discover our world-class music line-up
Discover our Books Line-up
Opinion forming book talks from leading environmentalists, politicians, historians, authors and more
Discover our Jazz Line-up
Electrifying jazz, blues, funk and Latin grooves – the very best talent in our very own Jazz Club
BIF Friends
Joining our community and becoming a BIF Friend unlocks a whole host of benefits, including priority booking for the festival. From just £36 per year, become part of the festival you love all year-round
Recognised nationally and internationally as one of the UK’s leading arts festivals, Buxton International Festival is a summer celebration of the very best opera, music, jazz and books in the heart of the beautiful Peak District.
Situated on the edge of the Peak District National Park, the beautiful spa town of Buxton is steeped in history and culture. Discover where to stay, what to do, and how to find the venues - all in walking distance.
