Welcome to our 2026 concert programme
We are delighted to announce the return of the Shipley Arts Festival! Join us for an unforgettable season of music and community. Visit our Box Office for tickets and concert details, and stay up to date with the latest news from the Bernardi Music Group by joining our free mailing list here.
Shipley Arts Festival 2026
Welcome to the 26th Shipley Arts Festival. With the generous support of Toovey’s Auctioneers & Valuers, NFU Mutual Chichester, Horsham & Pulborough, Nyetimber and Kreston Reeves, our 2026 season presents extraordinary music in exceptional, inspiring settings across Sussex and beyond.
From chamber concerts in medieval churches to elegant evenings in historic houses and performances set within reimagined wild landscapes, the programme blends Bach, Schubert and Vaughan Williams with bold new commissions, world premieres and jazz-infused crossovers. Internationally acclaimed artists perform alongside outstanding emerging talent, creating unforgettable musical experiences.
Discover a festival where remarkable venues and world-class music combine to create an experience of rare distinction. Explore the 2026 programme and secure your tickets today.
Our purpose and passion is to inspire and connect people of all ages and backgrounds through music performance and education.
The Bernardi Music Group take pride in working in the community, and with the corporate world, to share the wide-ranging benefits of music-making with both local and global audiences.
At the centre of everything we do is our Amici Bernardi Stradivarius violin – an emblem of our musical excellence. Led on the Stradivarius by violinist, music educator and festival director Andrew Bernardi; we bring together the Bernardi Orchestra, Stradivarius Piano Trio, the annual Shipley Arts Festival and the Leonardslee Concert Series. Combined with other unique events, our String Academy and Trinity Sannyi Summer School for young musicians; we deliver world-class performances to venues in Sussex, across the UK and around the world.
Performances
We perform and commission music from beautiful locations across Sussex, the UK and around the world.
String Academy
We mentor and perform with young musicians to support and promote musical, personal and social development through our education programmes.
Communities
We share music for the social, charitable and health benefits of everyone in our communities.
Corporate
From trade missions to corporate launches, we connect with local and global businesses through sponsorship, cultural exchange and partnerships.
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Become a sponsor
Many of our sponsors are longstanding supporters who appreciate the benefits that can be enjoyed through affiliation with the Bernardi Music Group and Amici Bernardi Stradivarius brand.
We offer a number of sponsorship options which include a range of opportunities for brand promotion and exclusive offers on tickets.
To discuss how we can work together please contact tracey@bernardimusicgroup.com
Contact us
If you would like find out more about the Bernardi Music Group or would like to enquire about bookings, please contact us using the details below. You can also follow our story on social media.
Bernardi Music Group
c/o The Plat,
Thakeham Road,
Coolham,
West Sussex
RH13 8QD