Founded two decades ago, the Tunbridge Wells International Music Festival is an annual music festival showcasing classical and other related forms of music performed live by different bodies in the Tunbridge Wells area, and also introduces notable international artists and ensembles to audiences both young and old.
We aim to reach a wide audience with the highest standard of classical music, helping those disadvantaged by difficulties accessing music tuition, and bringing together different interest groups in the area to remove barriers to the experience of high quality music for everyone.
See our choice of concerts in the local area.
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What's on in 2026
We're set for another fantastic year!
As well as the concerts listed below, we're continuing our partnership with the Amelia Centre, with another Coffee Concert on Saturday 31st October, featuring Ruth Beedham and Marcus Andrews (postponed from July). More information.
Sunday 4th October 3pm
Assembly Hall Theatre
ROYAL TUNBRIDGE WELLS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Season opening concert, with fanfare
Peter Selwyn – Conductor
Laura van der Heijden - Cello
Brahms - Tragic Overture
Elgar - Cello Concerto
Copland - Symphony No. 3
Saturday 10th October 7pm
Church of King Charles the Martyr
RODERICK WILLIAMS & CHRISTOPHER GLYNN
One of Britain's most celebrated singers, Roddy Williams brings us a wonderful programme of English song, including Vaughan Williams' Songs of Travel.
“Completely in sympathy with the music, infinitely alive to the text” (The Arts Desk)
Sunday 11th October 3pm
Rose Hill School Theatre
JAMES KIRBY, PIANO
"A supremely intelligent musician" (The Herald). Renowned pianist and educator James Kirby gives a recital as part of the CODA chamber music series. Book tickets.
Saturday 17th October, 7pm
Church of King Charles the Martyr
REDISCOVERING LOST QUARTETS
THE VILLIERS QUARTET, with Lucy Cox (soprano)
English music for string quartet, including newly-recovered works by Frederick Delius and Ailsa Dixon. Booking information.
Pre-concert talk and drinks from 6:15
Sunday 18th October
The Finchcocks Charity, Waterdown House
Youth Workshop on historic instruments
Sign up for masterclasses and demonstrations throughout the day, with Gary Branch and Helena Lloyd. For students aged 11-18. Email us to find out more about this rare opportunity and to request an application form.
Sunday 25th October, 3pm
The Finchcocks Charity, Waterdown House
LINDA NICHOLSON
At the wonderful Richard Burnett collection of keyboard instruments in Tunbridge Wells, a special recital by a renowned early music keyboard specialist, with cellist George Ross. Book tickets. More details.
Saturday 30 October, 11am
Coffee Concert at The Amelia
We're delighted to be supporting another informal concert in the centre of Tunbridge Wells.
Ruth Beedham and Marcus Andrews
