August 8 - 22
Our 2026 festival celebrates the wonder of beginnings, and features six newly commissioned premieres that evoke the six days of the Universe’s creation, woven through the festival theme, by six of our country’s very finest composers. As part of this narrative, the Sabbath (Sunday) remains a day of rest - and each concert includes works that were themselves groundbreaking or innovative in their time, reflecting music’s timeless power to create, to renew, and to tell a universal story through sound.
So welcome to the North York Moors Chamber Music Festival . . . .
This festival celebrates the art of collaboration in an awe-inspiring setting, taking our audience on a musical quest each year through interwoven themes within a central storyline.
For over 18 years, we have built a reputation for breaking down barriers to make exceptional music accessible to all, fostering community and cultural connection through friendship and trust. Uncompromising even amid pandemic challenges, our festival was one of the few to present full, live performances in 2020 and 2021.
August, when the heather is in full bloom, brings the North York Moors to life. Artists are immersed in the National Park, rehearsing and living in a deeply holistic environment, while audiences are welcome to enjoy picnics on the grounds of Welburn Manor, attend concerts, and explore the region’s historic churches and priories.
If you are interested in supporting our festival—whether by sponsoring a concert or an artist—your contribution would help us continue curating this extraordinary festival with the passion and individuality that defines us.
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