Swaledale Festival - music, poetry, visual arts, walks, exhibitions, workshops

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A warm welcome awaits you
at Britain's most enchanting festival.

May 23rd to June 6th 2009 - An annual celebration of music and the arts

2009 Programme now available

The unique mix that is the Swaledale Festival

• Inspiring music
• Exhilarating performances
• Delightful venues
• Exciting art
• Great outdoors
• Enjoyment
• Warm hospitality

Start your summer at the Swaledale Festival, your chance to hear fantastic live music in our beautiful corner of the world. The Festival has a longstanding reputation for programming a distinctive balance of musical styles - you can hear classical, choral, jazz, folk and world music in intimate Dales venues.

LATEST NEWS:

SEE YOU IN 2010!

We had a terrific 2009 Festival, with more visitors than ever, and a great programme.

Next year is our 30th anniversary, and we‘ve already signed up Red Priest, John Lill, Northern Sinfonia, the Hut People and several other big names. Watch this space for updates! And block out the dates now: 29 May - 12 June 2010.

For the full programme, send your name and address to enquiries@swaledale-festival.org.uk.

OUT-OF-SEASON EVENTS!

We know you can‘t wait for the next Swaledale Festival... So once again we‘re sponsoring some out-of-season events! First up, on 4 October (at the King‘s Head in Richmond), is a big name from the folk circuit, Eliza Carthy. And on 6 February 2010 (at the Zetland Centre in Richmond) we have a return visit from thepopular?? Carducci Quartet. These concerts are arranged in collaboration with the Richmond Walking and Book Festival and Richmondshire Subscription Concerts. More details here when available!