Discover what Buxton International Festival is all about with a one-of-a-kind evening of opera, music, jazz, and insider stories from our Books Director. From Mozart to Massenet and fresh jazz from rising star Hannah Brine, this preview is your perfect first taste of BIF 2025.
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!
Discover our Flagship Operas
Enjoy French grand opera with Thomas’ Hamlet, comedy with Mozart’s The Impresario, Bernstein’s Trouble in Tahiti, Poulenc’s La Voix Humaine, Charpentiere’s Orphée, and Shorts – four new 20-minute operas by award-winning creators, offering a fresh take on the artform while staying true to it’s craft and tradition.
The Times -
'One of the Best Festivals for Classical Music and Jazz for Summer 2025'
Discover our world-class music and jazz line-ups…
Dicover our Books Line-up
Opinion forming book talks from leading environmentalists, politicians, historians, authors and more.
‘Shorts’, a new opera project for 2025
Experience four brand new operas in one evening. BIF has commissioned seven award-winning writers and composers to make four 20-minute operas from scratch.
News
BIF Shortlisted for 'Best Opera Festival' at the International Opera Awards
Buxton International Festival is excited to share the news that we are one of five festivals to be nominated for ‘Best Opera Festival’ in the 2024 International Opera Awards.
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.
