FESTIVAL NEWS

The Surrey Hills International Music Festival 2027 takes place from 4-15 May 2027 at various beautiful venues in the Surrey Hills.

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Friends booking opens on Wednesday, 2 December 2026, with general booking opening on Thursday, 7 January 2027.

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Booking is now open for a special evening with dinner and music

When: Friday 13 November 2026 at 7pm

Where: Effingham Golf Club, Guildford Road, Effingham, KT24 5PZ

Cost: Tickets are £75 per person and include a glass of fizz, a two-course meal and entertainment during the evening.

You can also get some friends together and buy a table for 6 for £450

Dress: Black Tie (optional)

There will also be an auction of fantastic prizes and experiences, online and live, with details to come.

Surrey Hills International Music Festival announces winner of the 2026 Surrey Hills Young Composer Competition

We are delighted to announce the prize winners of the 2026 Surrey Hills Young Composer Competition. This is the third YCC promoted by the Festival.

The winning work will be premiered by the Sitkovetsky Trio at The Menuhin Hall on Saturday 16 May as part of SHIMF’s May festival fortnight in a special early evening concert at 6.15pm.

1st Prize – Trying again for piano trio– Jamaal Kashim (aged 18) homeschooled and St John’s College, Cambridge
2nd Prize – Recitativo for violin and piano – David Hristov (aged 14) Yehudi Menuhin School
3rd Prize – Feuille d’automne for viola and piano – Toby Beckingham (aged 16 , RGS Guildford

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