What's On

Come and celebrate the opening of the 2025 Festival and watch the Festival Parade as it moves through Newbury culminating in the Market Square! 

Admire the works of 100 local artists exhibiting in Open Studios' flagship exhibition.

Celebrating one of the defining voices of the Twentieth Century: Nat ‘King’ Cole.

Join Base resident artist Ellie Kerr-Smiley to bring new life into an old frame. Bring a frame (or two!) along and learn how to gild with gold leaf to transform a frame into a piece of art in its own right!

Musical story-telling for the young at heart!

Peter Donohoe CBE is one of Britain’s foremost pianists, whose international career was launched by his success at the 1982 Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow.

Stephen Sondheim is regarded as one of the most iconic figures in musical theatre, a 'Titan of the American Musical'. 

Septura, now celebrating their 10th anniversary, comprises some of the finest brass players of their generation.

The Festival is delighted to present this varied lunchtime programme at Newbury Methodist Church, featuring its recently restored organ.

Now in its third year, The Good Vibes Music Academy Showcase is a joyful celebration of the rich and vibrant musical life of our community. 

Born and raised in São Paulo, Plínio Fernandes fuses the tradition of classical guitar with Brazilian folk music.

Mikhail Kazakevich is currently a Professor of Piano at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance.