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Two acclaimed artists share their work in progress on an opera based on songs by Baroque composer Barbara Strozzi.
Peter Pears Recital Room, Snape Maltings
This summer, discover a festival like no other: classical stars, brand new opera, exhibitions, inspirational talks and cutting edge experimental music.
Venues around the Suffolk Coast
Two internationally renowned performers met in the ether in 2020 and formed a duo which took BBC Radio 3 and 6Music by storm in 2021.
Jerwood Kiln Studio, Snape Maltings
BULLYACHE presents a work in progress sharing of a new music and dance theatre show, ‘Tom’.
Britten Studio, Snape Maltings
Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears' home in Aldeburgh offers a charming snapshot into the men's lives. The farmhouse, in a beautiful five-acre garden, is home to their archive, a gallery space, shop and outdoor café.
The Red House, Aldeburgh
Join us for a relaxing Sunday brunch, accompanied by a live jazz performance by 'Blue Sky Music'.
River View Café & Bar, Snape Maltings
The Alternative Aldeburgh Festival presents a vibrant selection of folk, jazz, pop, poetry, comedy, family shows and intimate theatre in the laid-back atmosphere of The Pumphouse: A renovated Victorian pumping station on the Aldeburgh marshes.
The Pumphouse, Aldeburgh
Join the Aldeburgh Music Club Choir in the glorious surroundings of St Bartholomew's Church as they perform Gioachino Rossini's Petite messe solennelle (Little solemn mass).
St Bartholomew's Church, Orford
Enjoy Benjamin Britten's beautiful garden as part of the National Garden Scheme.
Take a 45 minute boat trip along the River Alde, abundant with wildlife and with stunning views across the mudflats and reeds.
Snape Maltings Quay
Gain an intimate view of The Red House on our Wednesday tours.
The Red House, Golf Lane, Aldeburgh, IP15 5PZ
Enjoy free live music for all this summer, brought to you by the Britten Pears Arts Bandstand on Tour.
Aldeburgh Beach
Enjoy a taste of the dolce vita with the Anglo-Italian jazz band and their modern twist on vintage jazz, swing and folk.
Playful and powerful music anchored in folk traditions from the captivating duo.
Time passes like clockwork, until everything changes…The hotly anticipated world premiere of a new opera by rising star Tom Coult (resident composer, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra) with a libretto by acclaimed playwright Alice Birch (Lady Macbeth; Normal People television adaptation).
Snape Maltings Concert Hall
Funny, absorbing and ultimately tragic, this one-woman show tells the story of the Lancashire girl whose extraordinary voice made her a classical superstar.
The Aldeburgh Festival is back in 2022 with an especially extended, 24-day celebration of music and the arts. The programme is now live on our website so enjoy planning your visit.
