Lichfield Festival of Music

Lichfield Festival of Music offers performers of all ages a welcoming and supportive platform to showcase their talents, gain valuable feedback from professional adjudicators, and build confidence in a friendly environment. With both competitive and non-competitive classes available, it’s the perfect opportunity to develop performing skills in a relaxed and encouraging setting.

The 2027 Lichfield Festival of Music – our 50th Anniversary – will take place on Saturdays 6th, 1th and 20th November

With a supportive, family feel, for nearly 50 years, the Lichfield Festival of Music has offered amateur musicians of all ages and levels of ability an opportunity to perform, gain valuable feedback and meet other like-minded individuals. We attract entrants from across the UK, including from as far afield as Oxfordshire, Lancashire and North Wales, as well as from the areas surrounding Lichfield.

Key Dates

Syllabus launch: To be confirmed
Closing date for entries: To be confirmed
Festival classes: Saturdays 6th, 13th and 20th November 2027
Festival concert: Saturday 20th November 2027

We hold classes for:

Vocal, including music theatre, classical, pop, folk-song, opera, operetta, lieder, duet and non-competitive classes.
Piano, including solo, duet, sonata, teacher-student duet, recital and non-competitive classes.
Instrumental, including solo, duet, ensemble concerto, and non-competitive classes.
Choral, for both junior and senior choirs, in addition to a non-competitive class.

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We’re really looking forward to welcoming you to the Festival.

Lichfield Festival of Music is a registered charity (no. 510392)

Affiliated to the British and International Federation of Festivals