Join us at the spiritual home of the Shipley Arts Festival, Shipley Parish Church, for an enchanting evening of world class musicianship as we begin our 2024 Festival season in style. Expect to enjoy performances of... Ned Bigham - "The Auld Hoose" (in the presence of the composer) Gustav Holst - "St Paul's Suite" John Ireland […]

Tonight we take a musical look at Percy Bysshe Shelley, the renowned Romantic poet of the 19th century, celebrated for his lyrical verse and revolutionary spirit. His works, including "Ode to the West Wind" and "To a Skylark," embody themes of freedom, nature, and social reform, leaving an indelible mark on English literature. Shelley's impassioned […]

Join us for the first of two concerts this year at the delightful Warnham deer park near Horsham. Tonight the Stradivarius Piano Trio will be joined by our good friends, Chrissie McGinn and Richard Hewitt for an uplifting and edifying evening of words and music to feed the soul. Expect music from Beethoven, Chopin and […]

Our great friend and generous supporter Dr Gordon Lindsey once again opens the doors to his wonderful home for another delightful evening of music and merriment. Expect to hear... Mozart: Clarinet Quintet K.581 Julian Marczak: 'The Heart Lives On’

We have been performing the Wilding Concert for over several years at Knepp and there’s a strong sense of kinship between the Shipley Arts Festival and the rewilding efforts of the Knepp Estate. The Wilding is reflected throughout our music and we are delighted to share an exclusive performance which brings together the beauty of […]

Tonight, members of the Bernardi Music Group will be joined by International Tenor Anando Mukerjee and celebrated saxophonist Julian Nicholas for a tribute to Charlie Parker. Performances will include Jimmy Carroll's arrangements of "Everything Happens to Me," "I'm in the Mood for Love," "Summertime," and more. After a short interval, we'll offer our unique take […]

Jazz returns to our Shipley Arts Festival by popular demand with the music from The Great American Songbook! We make our second trip to Warnham Park this year and once again our evening will be generously hosted by Jonathan and Caroline Lucas at the amazing Drew's Barn. Expect to hear reimagined arrangements of such classics […]

The evening is complimentary for our Festival Friends and sponsors and will include a look back at the many highlights from our 2024 season, including live music from String Academy, canapés, and music, all set in the fabulous Medieval Barn on the Nyetimber Estate. We look forward to welcoming new friends as well as reuniting […]