We hope by now you have had a good chance to have a look at this year’s programme which is now up on our new and fabulous website (thanks to sponsors, QDK). Click here to view the full programme

We hope you agree that there are some excellent events on offer this year and that you will be able to come and join us for as many as you can.

Just some of the highlights are:

The Magnets (have a look at the video on the festival homepage if you haven't heard of them - they are superb!); Internationally renowned pianist Steven Osborne; An Audience with Alistair Campbell; Jazz legend Acker Bilk; Folk and Roots award winners Show of Hands; satirical comic cabaret stars Fascinating Aida; baroque geniuses (is that the right plural?) Red Priest; Songstress Jacqui Dankworth; exciting new group the Ian McMillan Orchestra - plus of course the larger events in the festival marquee – Last Night of the Proms; Rick Wakeman; The Manfreds and Ross Noble.

There's so much more too - do look carefully through - there's bound to be something for you! And while you’re booking tickets don’t forget to check out the fringe programme as well!