Aldeburgh Festival of Music & The Arts
JUNE - In Aldeburgh & at Snape Maltings
WebsiteOrganised by the pioneering music , heritage and art charity, Britten Pears Arts, the festival includes a wide programme of concerts, workshops, exhibitions and events, and is topped off by the vibrant one-day Aldeburgh Festival Extra event throughout Aldeburgh town itself.
About the Aldeburgh Festival
Sir Benjamin Britten and his partner, singer Peter Pears, founded the Aldeburgh Festival in 1948 since when it has developed into a pilgrimage for classical music and culture lovers from across the world. Internationally renowned and upcoming performers share their talents over the course of the two week early summer festival.
The concert series and arts events and exhibitions, underpin Britten’s firm commitment to making the arts “useful” and support positive change. The experiences on offer through the Aldeburgh Festival have proven power to transform lives, bring communities together and enhance daily life.
The Britten Pears Arts organisation was formed in 2020, on the merger of Snape Maltings (formerly Aldeburgh Music) and the Britten-Pears Foundation (responsible for running the Britten and Pears’ estate).
Planning to visit? Plan ahead!
With such a high calibre of performance (without the London prices!), Aldeburgh Festival concerts and events can sell out quickly. Britten-Pears Arts has a friends scheme which can support priority booking.
Tickets
Aldeburgh Festival of Music and the Arts tickets go on sale only a short way in advance of the Festival. Full details and ticket information is available on the BrittenPears Arts website.
Accommodation
Hotels, bed and breakfasts and self-catering cottages for short or longer stays in the area can book up quickly too during the Festival period – but you can get ahead and book your accommodation well in advance!
About the Venues
The Aldeburgh Festival uses various venues, including within the Snape Maltings complex, The red House and within the town of Aldeburgh.
