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LIFEM is the largest and most inclusive early music festival in the world. Save the date - LIFEM26 runs from 11th to 14th November in Blackheath, London.

18/09/2026

With just over 50 days to go until LIFEM26, we’re looking forward to welcoming old friends and new faces to Blackheath for four days celebrating the extraordinary world of early music.
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We’re particularly delighted to welcome back Daniela Gaidano, specialist maker of strings for violin, viola and other historical instruments, returning to LIFEM after several years away.
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Daniela will not only be exhibiting, but also sharing some of her specialist knowledge in a Makers’ Demo which is a chance to get closer to the craft, materials and expertise behind the instruments and music we love.
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Festival passes, concert tickets and much more available now via the link below.

https://lifem.org/tickets/

13/09/2026

Have you heard? Wallace & Gromit are coming to LIFEM 2026!
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Join Team Recorder / Sarah Jeffery on a journey of invention and discovery in the company of her friends Wallace & Gromit at LIFEM on Saturday 14th November at 11am.
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More details of this family concert, suitable for ages 5+, will follow over the coming weeks, but for now, save the date, and our thanks go to Aardman Animations.

10/09/2026

It’s Not Too Late ⏰ Exhibitor applications for LIFEM 2026 are still open.
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From established brands and respected individual makers to publishers and specialist organisations, the exhibition brings the early music community together in Blackheath Halls, attracting professionals, students and enthusiasts alike. Head to the link below for full details.
https://lifem.org/exhibition-booking/

05/09/2026

As a charity, LIFEM does far more than put extraordinary music on stage. We champion emerging talent, create opportunities for young musicians, bring artists and audiences together and help ensure early music continues to be discovered, performed and loved.
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On , we raise a glass to the audiences, artists, volunteers, supporters and friends who make that possible.
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Thank you for keeping early music very much alive and please do join us at LIFEM 2026 this November.

https://lifem.org/

01/09/2026

The world of early music, all under one roof. 🎶
This year’s LIFEM Exhibition at Blackheath Halls is a fabulous showcase of instruments, makers, publishers, performers and more. It truly is an important international marketplace attracting the early music community from across the UK and around the world.

❓Want to be part of it? Applications to exhibit are still open. https://lifem.org/exhibition-booking/

❓Want to explore it? Book your FREE Exhibition Pass here: https://www.ticketsource.com/london-international-festival-of-early-music/lifem-early-music-exhibition-2026/e-pmjjqo

27/08/2026

One ticket. One whole day of LIFEM. From just £35.
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Our Festival Day Passes pack a remarkable amount into one ticket: lunchtime and evening concerts, our bustling exhibition, workshops, talks, recitals and more. Choose Thursday, Friday or Saturday and immerse yourself in LIFEM from 9.30am to 5pm.
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Book your Day Pass and make a day of it with us in Blackheath, London this November.
https://lifem.org/event/lifem-2026-day-pass/

25/08/2026

Four days. Centuries of music. One extraordinary festival.

Last month we unveiled the full LIFEM 2026 programme. This month we are inviting you to experience it. Read our latest newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/lifem/aug-2026

24/08/2026

Virtuosity meets invention at LIFEM 2026 this November when L’Artefice ensemble brings the music of the 16th and 17th centuries vividly to life. From lavish ornamentation and intricate variations to Canzonas, Ricercars, Toccatas and Sonatas, hear them perform on nyckelharpa, baroque violin, bass viol and harp.

📍 St Michael & All Angels, Blackheath
📅 Friday 13th November, 7.30pm
🎟 £30 / £20 (also inc in Festival and Friday Day Passes).
🔗 Book tickets: https://lifem.org/event/lartefice/

20/08/2026

At LIFEM this November, step into the glittering court of one of Renaissance Europe’s most powerful women.

Our 2026 festival opens with Ensemble Inventio: La Margarita, a thrilling mix of motets, chansons, dance and improvisation inspired by the extraordinary musical world of Marguerite of Austria. Expect shawms, cornetts, historical winds and the exhilarating spontaneity of live Renaissance improvisation.

📅 Wednesday 11th November, 7pm
📍 St Michael & All Angels, Blackheath
🎟️ £30 / £20 | Included in the Festival Pass
🔗 https://lifem.org/event/ensemble-inventio-la-margarita/

18/08/2026

🏃 Run, don’t walk… Erik Bosgraaf is back at LIFEM.

This November, Erik joins forces with the Baltic Baroque Orchestra for a spectacular festival finale celebrating the brilliance of J.S. Bach.

🎟️ Book your tickets for what will be a show-stopping performance of Bach Orchestral Suites on Saturday 14th November, or a Festival Pass, today.

https://lifem.org/event/erik-bosgraaf-baltic-baroque-orchestra/

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