Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some of the questions we are most commonly asked. If you need any further information, please do contact us or get in touch with the Box Office.

When is the next Buxton International Festival?

The next Festival will run from 09 – 26 July 2026.

 

What’s on?

Every year Buxton International hosts over 160 opera, music, books and jazz events, over 17 days, across six venues in our beautiful spa town.

2026 highlights include:

 

When can I book tickets

Tickets are now on sale for La traviata, The Merry Widow and the Jazz Weekender

All other events are on general sale from 14 April 2026

Friends of Buxton International Festival get priority, the 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

When booking opens you can book via this website, call the Box Office on 01298 72190 or email boxoffice@boh.org.uk.

 

I’m under 35, how do I get £10 tickets?

£5 tickets to book events and £10 tickets to all other events are available for under 35’s who join the Next Gen Friends of BIF. It’s free to join, and you will be able to book tickets from 14 April 2026.

 

What should I wear?

We are a relaxed, welcoming festival with no dress code.  However, if you would like an excuse to dress up, please do!

 

How do I get to Buxton?

By car, Buxton is a 1 hour’s drive (approx) from the M1, M6, Manchester, Sheffield, Nottingham and Derby.

By train, you can travel from London Euston to Macclesfield direct in less than 2 hours, plus a 20 minute taxi ride, or change at Stockport for trains to Buxton.  Click here for travel information and to book tickets.

There are direct train services from Manchester, Preston, Blackpool and Hazel Grove by Northern Rail.

By bus, there are direct services from Chesterfield, Derby, Glossop, Huddersfield, Macclesfield, Sheffield, Stockport and Stoke.

By air, there are regular national and international flights to Manchester Airport, and East Midlands Airport.

Manchester Airport is approximately 40 minutes away by car/taxi.

 

How accessible is the Festival?

We’re doing our utmost to ensure your access needs are met so that you have an enjoyable festival experience. The Festival uses a number of different venues across Buxton, and we work with hosts from all our venues to make sure your experience is positive.  Click here for more information on facilities, and click here to read our Accessibility Guide, which includes information on walking times between venues.

 

Changes to our Programme and Refunds:

We publish any cancellations, or changes to the programmes or to the cast of an opera on the online event page and on social media.  Refunds will not be given if there is a change to the musical works performed or if a cast member is replaced.  We are not able to refund the cost of a ticket, or exchange a ticket, unless an event is cancelled.