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World class music, live in Amersham

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Priority booking for the Spring 2027 season is now open for Friends of the Festival; public booking opens on Saturday, 5th December at 9am.

What's On

Opening Gala Concert

Saturday, 17 October 2026

7:30 pm

A Beethoven spectacular with the Amersham Festival Orchestra and Artistic Director Chris Hopkins.

Around the world (of G&S) in 80 minutes

Sunday, 8 November 2026

4:00 pm

An afternoon of Gilbert & Sullivan with the multi award-winning Charles Court Opera.

Timeless Voices of Jazz

Friday, 13 November 2026

7:30 pm

An evening of world-class jazz with musicians from Ronnie Scott’s and Strictly Come Dancing.

Concerteenies - The Big Dreaming

Saturday, 12 December 2026

11:00 am

An award-winning show, perfect for children aged up to 8.

Concerteenies - The Big Dreaming

Saturday, 12 December 2026

2:00 pm

An award-winning show, perfect for children aged up to 8.

Bach by Candlelight

Saturday, 2 January 2027

4:00 pm

Baroque arias meet Bach’s Brandenburgs in this magical New Year concert.

Some Enchanted Evening

Saturday, 23 January 2027

7:30 pm

Opera, musical theatre and song from an internationally-renowned quartet of opera singers.

Continuum

Saturday, 20 February 2027

7:30 pm

Britten and Beyond with one of the UK's finest choirs.

Sambroso All Stars present
The Buena Vista Social Club

Saturday, 20 March 2027

7:30 pm

An authentic journey through the sounds of Cuba’s golden generation.  Expect Cuban Son, Latin Jazz, Rumba and songs from the Buena Vista Social Club collection.

Sean Shibe

Wednesday, 24 March 2027

7:30 pm

Multi-GRAMMY nominee, Gramophone, OPUS Klassik and Leonard Bernstein Award winner, Southbank Centre Resident Artist and former BBC New Generation Artist, Sean Shibe is known for his innovative programming and sensational playing - an original mind at the frontier of classical music.

Academy Song Circle: East-West Echoes: A Garden Between Worlds

Friday, 2 April 2027

7:30 pm

Singers and pianists from the Royal Academy of Music's prestigious Song Circle present an evening of Romantic song from the great masters of the genre.

Fishing for Haiku

Saturday, 3 April 2027

11:00 am

Dive into a magical 40‑minute musical journey perfect for children aged 2-11 years, from Mish Mash Productions.  Tickets are free!

Fishing for Haiku

Saturday, 3 April 2027

1:00 pm

Dive into a magical 40‑minute musical journey perfect for children aged 2-11 years, from Mish Mash Productions.  Tickets are free!

Taking Flight
Amersham Festival Orchestra/Janice Graham

Saturday, 3 April 2027

7:30 pm

Featuring Vaughan Williams - 'The Lark Ascending'

with music for strings by Dvořák, Delius, Beach and Warlock

Flamenco from Spain:
El Baile de las Cuerdas

Sunday, 4 April 2027

7:00 pm

A live flamenco performance with dance, guitar and singing, rooted in the traditions of Andalusia while bringing an original and contemporary energy to the stage.

The Derek Paravicini Quartet

Friday, 9 April 2027

7:30 pm

Following their sensational debut last year, we are delighted to welcome back the Derek Paravicini Quartet with resident artist Derek Paravicini. 

Maxim Calver
Fantasy and Fairytales

Friday, 16 April 2027

7:30 pm

In his first public performance as Resident Artist, multi award-winning British cellist Maxim Calver joins Chris Hopkins for an evening of stunning music for cello and piano.


Festival Finale

Saturday, 17 April 2027

7:30 pm

Amersham Festival Orchestra returns to end the Spring Festival in style.  Soloist Maxim Calver plays Elgar's beloved Cello Concerto, alongside Dvořák's 'New World' Symphony.

Friends' Concert at Penn House

Sunday, 21 March 2027

4:00 pm

Internationally-renowned mezzo-soprano Adriana Festeu joins Artistic Director Chris Hopkins for an intimate song recital in Penn House, available to Friends of Amersham Festival only.

South Bucks Choral Society presents
Bach’s Christmas Oratorio

Saturday, 28 November 2026

7:30 pm

One of Bach's greatest masterpieces, the Christmas Oratorio contains some of his most exuberant and enchanting music.  Performed by South Bucks Choral Society with Amersham Festival Orchestra.

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Christmas Carols

Saturday, 19 December 2026

7:30 pm

A festive Christmas Concert with plenty of Carols for choir and audience. 

South Bucks Choral Society
Summer Concert

Saturday, 10 July 2027

7:30 pm

Vivaldi's wonderful GLORIA and other superb choral works

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