News and Blog

We’re expecting a high level of bookings this month so we recommend using our online booking system to reserve your seats. We’ve shared a step-by-step guide which shows you how to book tickets online

Ahead of International Women’s Day, BIF talked to Dr Leah Broad about Ethel Smyth who composed the festival’s eagerly-awaited forthcoming opera production, The Boatswain’s Mate.

Get ready for an electrifying programme at Buxton International Festival this summer! Ahead of the full programme announcement and brochure publication in early March, we are hugely excited to share a sneak-peak of our stellar line-up for 2024.

Buxton International Festival announces a mighty line-up of artists for its five brand new opera productions between 4 and 21 July.  

Buxton International Festival (4 -21 July 2024) is delighted to be collaborating with The Orchestra of Opera North for its new production of Verdi’s ‘Ernani’.

Buxton International Festival is pleased to announce four new board members as we eagerly anticipate our 2024 festival and celebrate the 45th year our annual summer celebration of opera, music, books and jazz.

Buxton International Festival is delighted to welcome Bella Hardy, who is stepping into the role of Kaleidoscope Choir Leader.

If you're on the hunt for a gift that can both captivate and enlighten, look no further than a good book. BIF's Book Festival Director, Vicky Dawson, shares her selection of the top five holiday reads.

 ‘Tis the season to be jolly, so here are some hot musical picks from Buxton International Festival to get you in the mood for mulled wine and mince pies.

Immerse yourself in the world of opera with our curated list of the 9 best Christmas gifts for opera lovers. Discover the perfect gifts to enchant and delight the opera enthusiast in your life!

After more than a decade of enchanting the High Peak community with her musical prowess, Carol Bowns, the Choir Leader and Musical Director of Kaleidoscope Community Choir, is bidding farewell to a role she has passionately embraced since its inception.

Dance Legend Carlos Acosta will make his Buxton debut with his show On Before.