Events Programme
Celebrating the artwork of Vincent Van Gogh and COGS 10th anniversary. Fly like a Butterfly! “Happiness is found in the warm sun and butterflies.” In 2026 we will be celebrating 10 year’s of COGS officially being formed. To commemorate the event each school will produce a piece of artwork based on the Vincent Van Gogh […]
Over the 2 days of the Wriksworth Arts Festival weekend, there will be continual performances by numerous musicians at dedicated areas around the town. The programme arranged by our partners MusicWirks adds to the vibrancy of the Festival, whether you are strolling around the town visiting the art venues or taking time out at the […]
Raise Your Voices. Wirksworth’s ‘local and vocal’ community choir, will be performing its annual FREE ‘drop in’ concert in the beautiful acoustics of St. Mary’s Church as part of the Wirksworth Festival on Saturday the 12th of September from 12 noon – 1pm. The public will be able to experience the choir celebrating the joy […]
An Invitation to a Celebration Concert with Wendy Hardy Wendy sings some of the most enduring and deeply moving works written for the alto voice. To mark her recent Fellowship Diploma (FTCSM) with the Three Counties School of Music, Wendy presents a broad musical landscape from the Elizabethan era to the 20th century. Performed in […]
Derby A Cappella has its roots in barbershop singing and its repertoire includes songs from many musicals, popular songs from the sixties to the present day, sea shanties etc, all arranged in close 4-part harmony. Recent performances include an evening of ‘Songs & Sonnets’ in collaboration with the Derby Shakespeare Company, appearances at the refurbished […]
Acoustic songs and stories from a 40 year career, in a unique intimate setting. Ian formed The Icicle Works in 1981 and became part of the Liverpool renaissance movement of the eighties, alongside acts such as Echo And The Bunnymen, Dead Or Alive, Frankie Goes To Hollywood and China Crisis. A versatile musician, and […]
Nottingham Chamber Wind Ensemble are presenting an exciting and varied selection of wind chamber music. The varied programme features music from Woolfenden, Variations on Papageno from the Magic Flute, Saint-Saens humorous and satirical Carnival of the Animals, and a foot-tapping singalong selection from Porgy and Bess.
Join Fee and Jen for a casual musical experience. Fee (Harp) and Jen (Flute) will be playing a short set of light-hearted pieces in their second appearance at the Festival. There will be a break between 3.00pm and 4.00pm to allow for the Clypping Ceremony.
The history of the Festival goes back many generations to when in 1306 King Edward I granted Wirksworth a charter to hold an annual 3 day fair to honour the blessed St. Mary on the 8th of September. At this year’s Festival the service and clypping will be on the 13th of September, the first […]
Come and join us for an evening of Soul Singing. No previous experience required.
The Watershed Trio. Featuring: Rob Dimbleby – Piano and Vocals. Ende Henehan – Guitar and Vocals. Matt Seddon – Trombone and Vocals. Young Musicians with Soul Deep.
About the Masterclass Join us at The Leafy Snug for a flower arranging demonstration with blooms and foliage from Wirksworth gardens – and be inspired to create a centrepiece for your next dinner party, display in the entrance hall, or something small for a cosy snug. Florist Benedikt Humm will create displays for several […]
A collaborative performance by music duo Ashti and poet Seni Seneviratne with particular focus on the lives of people affected by war and conflict in Southwest Asia. The evening will explore themes of love, loss, resilience, solidarity and hope. Dlivan Salih is a singer-songwriter, music producer and multi- instrumentalist from Kurdistan, Northern Iraq and is […]
Olivier Award winner Guy Masterson presents Dylan Thomas’ enduring masterpiece – Under Milk Wood: a day in the life of ‘Llareggub’ – a fictional sea-town somewhere in Wales… …….In an amazing feat of memory and physical virtuosity, Masterson recreates all 69 of Dylan Thomas’ wonderfully ebullient inhabitants entirely on his own! Complemented by a stunning […]
RANAGRI makes a welcome return to the town hall stage following their continued success, captivating audiences at major festivals and in Australia, Europe, Canada, and the US. With echoes of Pentangle, Jethro Tull and new Celtic folk sounds cemented by contemporary song writing, they deliver a sound that is mesmerising with soaring vocals, rich harmonies […]
“Tempest & Tranquility … delve into the magical soundworld of British literature, folk storytelling, film and musicals with pieces inspired by authors from Shakespeare to J K Rowling, storylines from the Ascot Races to witches and wizards.”
Jokes, stories and poetry from Radio 4’s reticent poet, writer and TV and Film producer Henry Normal. A new fun packed show featuring his latest collection ‘Collected Poems and other landfill’, “Not heard anything that jumps from hilarious to moving in such an intelligent, subtle way as Henry Normal’s show” – Radio Times Henry is […]
KTCo Studios is a leading performing arts school and training provider based in the East Midlands, offering high quality opportunities for young performers through weekly classes, full time college training, productions and professional development. KTCo works closely with local venues and West End performers to provide inspiring, industry led experiences for young people across the […]
Derby Chamber Orchestra present. Leader: Laura Waters. Conductor: Jonathan Trout. Mozart. Overture The Magic Flute. Schubert. Unfinished Symphony. Beethoven. Symphony No. 5 For many years now, Derby Chamber Orchestra has performed in St Mary’s Church, Wirksworth. During that time, it has specialised in playing the Beethoven symphonies. This concert is no exception and features the […]