Join the Friends of Buxton International Festival today!

Building on the success of last year’s Festival we are excited to share this rich and varied programme with you. Put the kettle on, flick through the pages and plan your cultural journey this July.

We took great joy in meeting and welcoming many of the new audience members who came to Buxton for the fi rst time in 2022 – a large number for the reintroduced Jazz events. We hope those who tasted the delights of the Festival will come back and, if not already, consider becoming a Festival Friend. You’ll be the fi rst to hear Festival news, receive invites to events throughout the year and have the pick of the seats with priority booking. The Friends can also be proud of the essential role they play in putting on the Festival each year.

The benefi ts for our under 35 ‘Next Generation’ Friends get better and better, with booking for these tickets now opening on Tuesday 4 April 2023, plus all book events now ticketed at just £5 (all other events remain at £10).

The tradition of the Friends Days on each Wednesday continues with opportunities to hear yet more live music, share your Festival experience and join an informal catch up in the glory of the Crescent’s Assembly Rooms.

Finally, a request. In our efforts to spread the word and grow our audiences further we would kindly ask for you to think of those in your networks who you could introduce to the Buxton International Festival – we’re waiting to welcome Friends old and new to a very special fortnight of performance.

Thanks, as ever, for your support.

Pete Spriggs Chair, Friends of Buxton International Festival

Joining our community unlocks a whole host of benefi ts:

• Priority booking for all Festival events

• Six tiers of membership starting from just £33

• Regular newsletters during the year - via email and post

• Be the first to hear exclusive Festival news & announcements

• Invites to special events throughout the year, including meals, dinners, recitals and more

• Under 35s can get tickets from £5 with our Next Generation membership –which is free to join

To join, search ‘Friends’ on buxtonfestival.co.uk

Grendon Bed And Breakfast Biggin Hall

Grendon Bed & Breakfast is an award-winning luxury B&B. Located on a quiet lane approximately 15 minutes’ walk from the town centre, we offer high class accommodation with a homely, personal touch. Andie and Neil pride themselves on providing warm hospitality and service to ensure the perfect stay in Buxton.

01298 436259

Bishops Lane

Buxton SK17 6UN stay@grendonbnb.co.uk grendonbnb.co.uk

Biggin Hall has 21 en-suite bedrooms. Situated in the Peak District National Park just a 15-minute drive from the heart of the festival. Thirteen dog-friendly rooms in converted outbuildings and eight rooms in the main hall. Biggin Hall also features an award-winning restaurant. Book directly for our best available rate.

01298 84451

Biggin-by-Hartington

Buxton SK17 ODH enquiries@bigginhall.co.uk bigginhall.co.uk

A 16th Century Grade II listed Farmhouse full of character. Being one of the oldest buildings in Buxton, originally owned by the Duke of Devonshire, it now has its fifth owners. We have 6 rooms available, two of which are in the main house (not dog friendly) and four in the barn conversion across the drive (dog friendly). Located within easy walking distance of Buxton town centre. With on-site parking.

01298 23230

Fairfield Road

Buxton SK17 7ED hawthornfarmbuxton.co.uk

Set in its own mature grounds, this elegant Georgian hotel is situated only a few moments’ walk from the centre of the spa town and its famous opera house.

Family owned for 56 years, our 4-star hotel offers high quality accommodation and award-winning dining.

01298 23002

The Park

Buxton SK17 6TQ leewoodhotel.co.uk

Only a 5-minute scenic walk from the Buxton Opera House, located on Broadwalk this Victorian 13-bedroom, family run guest-house built in 1871 overlooks the Pavilion Gardens and ornamental lake of which the superb landscaping was developed between 1861 and the early 1870s. Free residents’ parking for up to 9 cars. Please visit our website for comprehensive virtual room tours. Bed & Breakfast from £60 per person based on two people sharing en suite double/twin rooms.

01298 24904

19 Broad Walk

Buxton SK17 6JR enquiries@roseleighhotel.co.uk roseleighhotel.co.uk

Set in five acres of landscaped gardens , Centrally located, Just a 5 minute walk from the Opera House, offering 186 en-suite bedrooms, Bars, Lounge, Beauty Salon & Leisure Facilities including a 14-metre indoor pool.

Pre-theatre dinners are available in our Dovedale Restaurant from 6.00pm.

01298 22001

Palace Road

Buxton SK17 6AG britanniahotels.com/hotels/ palace-hotel-buxton