King's Lynn Festival

King's Lynn Festival 75th Festival: 12–25 July 2026
Celebrating classical music and the arts in the Hanseatic festival town of King’s Lynn
2026 programme dropping 16 March

21/07/2026

: Ruth, Lady Fermoy Memorial Concert

"One could not wish for a more illuminating, lyrical or more richly phrased interpretation." (Süddeutsche Zeitung)Having...
17/07/2026

"One could not wish for a more illuminating, lyrical or more richly phrased interpretation." (Süddeutsche Zeitung)

Having sold out the Wigmore Hall for a recent series of eight concerts featuring the complete Beethoven piano sonatas, Boris Giltburg brings his sensational artistry to King’s Lynn just days before taking to the stage (with his festival programme) at the Wigmore once again. Giltburg’s programme opens with Busoni’s extraordinary transcription of Bach’s celebrated Chaconne in D minor for solo violin. Equally free is Liszt’s treatment of the form in his incomparable Sonata in B minor. Rachmaninov’s Preludes bring late Russian romanticism to the party and an enchanted world of fairies, demons, and ghosts appears in Ravel’s Gaspard de la Nuit. Here, a combination of art and artistry not to be missed!

🗓️ Tuesday 21 July 2026
⏰ 7:30pm
📍 King's Lynn Minster

🎟️ Get your tickets today via our website - https://www.kingslynnfestival.org.uk/whats-on/the-forest-of-dean-to-the-appalachians

Frequenting some of the most distinguished concert and opera stages of the world, baritone Roderick Williams makes his s...
14/07/2026

Frequenting some of the most distinguished concert and opera stages of the world, baritone Roderick Williams makes his second appearance on our festival stage! With his frequent recital partner, pianist Iain Burnside, the pair present a programme abounding in character, imagination, and storytelling. The evening’s songbook includes works by well-loved and celebrated composers including Bliss, Holst, Howells, and some-time festival supporter Vaughan Williams. Rarities of the programme include music by Rhian Samuel, Boyle and Payne. A ‘must’ for all lovers of song!

🗓️ Thursday 23 July 2026
⏰ 7:30pm
📍 King's Lynn Minster

🎟️ Get your tickets today via our website - https://bit.ly/4vAw27z

Do you have good taste?As part of our landmark 75th-anniversary summer series, we're proud to announce a compelling, fre...
09/07/2026

Do you have good taste?

As part of our landmark 75th-anniversary summer series, we're proud to announce a compelling, free-to-attend feature exhibition entitled ‘TASTE’. Running from 9th to 25th July, this intriguing exhibition invites visitors to confront their own biases, attitudes, and definitions of what constitutes "good" and "bad" taste. Curated by Robert Anderson, the collection will be hosted at Chequer House, 12 King Street, King’s Lynn, and is open daily from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm🎟️

🗓️ 9 - 25 July
⏰ 11am - 5pm
📍 Chequer House

Vivid virtuosity meets the Mediterranea warmth of the Italian peninsula in this concerto tour de force. The festival has...
03/07/2026

Vivid virtuosity meets the Mediterranea warmth of the Italian peninsula in this concerto tour de force. The festival has enjoyed a long association with the Academy of Ancient Music (Academy of Ancient Music) and is delighted to welcome them back in our 75th year.

🗓 Saturday 18 July 2026
⏰ 7:30pm
📍 St Nicholas' Chapel (St Nicholas Chapel KL)

🎟️ Get your tickets today via our website - https://www.kingslynnfestival.org.uk/whats-on/the-art-of-the-italian-concerto

Mark-Anthony Turnage is an internationally renowned British composer whose music blends jazz and classical styles. Don't...
02/07/2026

Mark-Anthony Turnage is an internationally renowned British composer whose music blends jazz and classical styles. Don't miss this opportunity to hear the composer in conversation with Ambrose Miller, and meet him afterwards🎹

Wine (or non-alcoholic alternative) is included in your ticket price, served following the concert!

🗓️ Monday 13th July 2026
⏰ 6pm
📍 Kings Lynn Town Hall

🎟️ Get your tickets today via our website - https://www.kingslynnfestival.org.uk/whats-on/exploring-the-music-of-mark-anthony-turnage

Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective 🎻The clarinet quintet of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor and Brahms' late autumnal masterpiece f...
26/06/2026

Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective 🎻

The clarinet quintet of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor and Brahms' late autumnal masterpiece for the same instruments are at their best in the hands of this dynamic quintet, both works offering an utterly compelling musical texture. The Wigmore Hall's artists in residence open the programme with Schubert's charming single movement string trio.

July 14th, 7:30pm - King's Lynn Minster

Get your tickets today! https://www.kingslynnfestival.org.uk/whats-on/associate-ensemble-wigmore-hall-kaleidoscope-chamber-collective

Join the world-famous Brighouse and Rastrick Brass band at the Corn Exchange on Sunday 12th July at 3pm! 🎺 The programme...
19/06/2026

Join the world-famous Brighouse and Rastrick Brass band at the Corn Exchange on Sunday 12th July at 3pm! 🎺

The programme includes:
🎶 Elgar - Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1
🎶 Coates - Dambusters March
🎶 Wood - Fantasy on British Sea Songs
🎶 Berlioz - Carnaval Romain

🎟️ Buy your tickets online today via link in comments. 👇🏼

20/04/2026

A beautiful evening celebrating such a wonderful milestone, our 75th Festival Launch, surrounded by incredible supporters and friends!

Thank you to everyone who came and celebrated with us, heres to another year of world-class performers! We can't wait for you to all experience what we have planned for you this summer!

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