Summer at Snape – Music & Arts Festival
END JULY- AUGUST- At Snape Maltings and in Aldeburgh
WebsiteOrganised by the pioneering music, heritage and art charity, Britten Pears Arts, the inclusive festival (formerly known as the Snape Proms) includes a wide programme of concerts, workshops, exhibitions and fringe events.
About the Summer at Snape Festival
Summer at Snape, which usually runs for a full month throughout August, presents a highly diverse programme of world class music and arts entertainment and enrichment. It has inclusivity as its focus and season tickets and a selection of affordable tickets are made available.
Sir Benjamin Britten and his partner, singer Peter Pears, founded the Aldeburgh music festivals in 1948. 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!), the Summer at Snape festival concerts and events can sell out quickly. Britten-Pears Arts has a friends scheme which can support priority booking.
Tickets
Summer at Snape 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 can book up early during the summer period – so best to get ahead and book your accommodation well in advance!
About the Venues
Summer at Snape uses various venues, including within the Snape Maltings complex, The Red House, and within the town of Aldeburgh.
