This year’s festival confirmed:
Saturday 25th July – Saturday 1st August 2026
Saturday 25th July 2026, 3pm – Young Musicians Recital
Monday 27th July 2026, 7:30pm – Orchestral Concert
Wednesday 29th July 2026, 7:30pm – Orchestral Concert
Thursday 30th July 2026, 3pm – Chamber Concert
Saturday 1st August 2026, 7:30pm – Orchestral Concert
For more than 60 years, Minehead has hosted an entire symphony orchestra for a week each summer. 60 to 70 first rate musicians come together from across the UK to perform outstanding concerts featuring internationally-renowned soloists.
This year we are delighted to welcome back Christopher Stark as our conductor, and David Juritz as leader.
The Festival is unique for its stunning location, for the dedication of its orchestra members, many of whom return year after year, and for the sense of community between the orchestra, its local hosts and its loyal and enthusiastic audience.
Join us in Minehead, between Exmoor and the sea, for a week of outstanding music.
Future Festival dates
2027: Saturday 24th July – Saturday 31st July
