We’re thrilled to announce that booking is opening early this year for two dazzling operas from our 2026 Festival: La traviata and The Merry Widow! These much-loved classics promise to bring all the passion, glamour and unforgettable music that make Buxton International Festival such a special experience. Booking process is below for La traviata and The Merry Widow – all other events will follow the usual staggered priority booking process from March (exact dates to be announced).
PRIORITY BOOKING FOR BIF FRIENDS FOR LA TRAVIATA AND THE MERRY WIDOW
To book seats early, join the Friends of Buxton International Festival and become part of our ‘Festival Family’.
The booking dates for La traviata and The Merry Widow is as follows:
Directors Circle / Benefactors / Gold Patrons – 8 December
Patrons / Gold Friends / Friends – 11 December
Public – 15 December
A step by step guide on how to book will be added when booking has gone live.
Joining our community and becoming a BIF Friend unlocks a whole host of benefits, including priority booking for the festival.
From just £36 per year, become part of the festival you love all year-round.
- Priority booking for all festival events
- Six tiers of membership starting from just £36
- Regular newsletters during the year – via email/post
- Be the first to hear exclusive festival news & announcements
- Special friends events throughout the year: meals, dinners, recitals and more
- Support from friends members have enabled us to grow into one of the UK’s leading opera festivals
- Recognition of your support in the Festival Souvenir Programme Book
If you are under 35 you can join the Next Gen Friends for free, and access £5 tickets to book events and £10 tickets to all other events when booking from April 26.
To join as a BIF Friend click here