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FESTIVAL NEWS

Fundrasing auction now open

Our fundraising initiatives for 2026 continue with the launch of our online auction for an incredible collection of items, including a summer week in a chalet apartment in Verbier, walking with Alpacas, introductory harp lessons and tickets for a Dame Sarah Connolly recital, plus many, many more!

To register for the auction and see the complete list of prizes, click here

Click the ‘Register’ button, then follow the instructions to complete registration. It’s easy to bid or donate; please bid on any items you like.

The auction will conclude at 9pm on Friday 6th March,

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May 2026 ticket sales now open

The wait is over 🤩.  We now have full details of the programme for the next Festival, and it’s a bumper year! We have an unprecedented five evening concerts, alongside two lunchtimes, plus a bonus early evening concert at the Festival Finale, to celebrate the winners of the 2026 Young Composer Competition, all included in the ticket price.

We will be welcoming some of the world’s finest musicians, including Dame Sarah Connolly, award-winning vocal group Tenebrae, the fantastic Julian Bliss Quintet and the Sitkovetsky Trio. Add in another of our piano extravaganzas and some fascinating talks and walks, and it’s a true feast for music-lovers.

Full details of the programme are given here.

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2026 Season Spotify Playlist

Think you like classical or jazz but don’t know where to start? Then click here for our Spotify playlist with a little taster of one or two pieces from each concert to help you decide. There’s a real mix of instrumentalists, singers and styles to choose from, so whether you like violins or pianos, cool jazz or ethereal voices, we have something for you…

2026 Surrey Hills Young Composer Competition

Entries for the 2026 Surrey Hills Young Composer Competition have now closed. The results will be announced on 27th February 2026.

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