Join us for an unforgettable, intimate tour beneath the earth, where you’ll marvel at beautifully illuminated, rock-sculpted galleries while enjoying stunning highlights from iconic operas and musicals. The experience begins with a glass of fizz just outside the Roman Chamber of Poole’s Cavern. From there, you’ll be guided through the breathtaking underground passages, rich in stalactites, stalagmites, and fascinating history.

 

‘Extraordinary performances in a breathtaking space.’

 

Tuesday 14 July 4.30pm – 5.30pm

Thursday 23 July 4.30pm – 5.30pm

Dates

14, 23 Jul 2026

4.30pm - 5.30pm

Price

£47.50

Venue

Poole's Cavern

Booking Details

Dates, times & booking

  • Tue 14 Jul 2026 4.30pm - 5.30pm
  • Thu 23 Jul 2026 4.30pm - 5.30pm
Friends get priority booking on a staggered basis
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Priority Booking
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To book seats early, join the Friends of Buxton International Festival and become part of our ‘Festival Family’

Tickets are now on sale for La traviataThe Merry Widow and the Jazz Weekender

All other events are on general sale from 14 April 2026

 

Priority dates are:

17 March – Directors Circle, Benefactors and Gold Patrons

24 March – Patrons

31 March – Gold Friends

7 April – Friends

14 April – Public and Next Gen

 

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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.

  • Priority booking for all festival events
  • Six tiers of membership starting from just £36
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  • Special friends events throughout the year: meals, dinners, recitals and more
  • Support from friends members have enabled us to grow into one of the UK’s leading opera festivals
  • Recognition of your support in the Festival Souvenir Programme Book

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