Beacon brings together cultural venues, local creatives, educational settings and community groups to celebrate and support creativity across Lichfield District. We’re really excited to be launching Beacon, a brand-new Local
‘As we all know from ‘How the Grinch stole Christmas’, [singing and celebrating together] is the true spirit of the holiday.’ One of our young critics, Amy, got the chance
Every year, Lichfield Festival offers not only performances, but a whole selection of creative opportunities for young people to explore, create and express themselves through our learning and participation strand,
Lichfield Festival are delighted to announce a new partnership with Rayburn Tours, who join us as proud Principal Sponsors of Midlands Choir of the Year 2026! Rayburn Tours have
Ex Cathedra will return to the majestic surroundings of Lichfield Cathedral on 5 December for an evening that has become one of the quiet treasures of the festive season. Presented
Our Creative Careers Day and Webinar, presented in collaboration with Lichfield Arts, was an exciting event designed to give young people and emerging creatives the chance to explore diverse career
Last weekend, Lichfield came alive with the sounds of exquisite chamber music as the 2025 Lichfield Chamber Music Festival was held. Running from 2 – 5 October 2nd in intimate
We’re looking for a passionate and committed Head of Partnerships & Giving to join our team. Someone who is great at building relationships, both with corporate partners and HNW Individuals,
Lizzie Ball and James Pearson this afternoon presented a programme of music by the “grandfather of jazz violinists” Stéphane Grappelli and his contemporaries. This included a piano solo by George
As the final piano notes from Jeneba Kanneh-Mason faded into silence within Lichfield Cathedral, we reflected on what had been an exceptional summer of creativity and community. Lichfield Festival 2025,
Katie Arnstein’s one-woman storytelling, stand-up hybrid was an extremely moving and impactful performance. Arnstein’s ability to connect with her entire audience, despite its variety, through such a real, authentic story
The reign of James I is remembered for the mixing and clashing of cultures- Scottish and English, and Catholic and Protestant. I study his reign for A-Level History (as a
The programme of Cole Porter songs presented by Stephen Dickinson, Paul Sheehan and Clare McCaldin this afternoon brought joy into the Hub, with audience members frequently singing along under their
Lichfield Cathedral was a beautiful location for the debut of Neil Jones’ new show ‘Gingerland’. Themes of acceptance and individuality were elevated by the welcoming setting and the sunset provided
‘Twelfth Night’ by the Lord’s Chamberlain’s men, with the backdrop of sunny skies over Lichfield Cathedral, was an impressive spectacle of song, dance and of course, drama. The group’s shared
As Lichfield Festival looks forward to welcoming jazz royalty on 14 July – the singer Jacqui Dankworth – we chatted to her ahead of the date. Jacqui follows in the
Strictly Come Dancing star and World Champion dancer Neil Jones has created a brand new spectacular dance show, exclusively for Lichfield Festival. Neil tells us about Gingerland – his second
In 2022, Cor Bach became Lichfield Festival’s inaugural Midlands Choir of the Year winners. The choir from Newcastle-under-Lyme swept the board, beating five rivals in a concert at Lichfield Cathedral
There’s lots on offer for jazz fans at this year’s Lichfield Festival, from Sinatra to Sondheim, solo sax to big band and Broadway. We’ve rounded up a few highlights for
We can’t wait to welcome Broadway royalty, Melissa Errico, to Lichfield for the first time this year. Since being famously cast as Eliza in the last Broadway revival of My
(adapted from interview for J’Aime magazine) The internationally-renowned cellist – and Lichfield Festival Patron – Julian Lloyd Webber is known to millions through his concerts, collaborations with musicians from Yehudi
From violin and piano to string orchestra and opera, here’s a few exquisite Baroque gems to tempt you. Hidden in Plain Sight with Rachel Podger & Daniele Caminiti Here’s an
Friday 14th July Lichfield Cathedral Some of the glitz and glamour of one of the world’s most famous jazz clubs rubs off on Lichfield this summer. We’re welcoming James Pearson,
It was great to hear Damian, Festival Director, in a brief radio interview this morning, 20th May, on the Elise Evans Show, BBC Radio WM. Damian, who puts together the
Today the Lichfield Festival Office will close until the New Year and our very own Festival Elves will go on a well deserved break for the Festive Period. 🎄🎅🏼🎁 However, do
One word: Feminism. What does Feminism mean to you? How does Feminism impact you? Are you a Feminist? Living in 2019, in a world so different to the Suffragettes of
The 6thJune 2019 marks the 75thanniversary of the D-Day Landings- one of the most remarkable Allied wartime operations. The Allied forces launched one of the biggest military operations in history
Blue, white and red are all colours of the British Flag. Blue, white and red are all colors of the American Flag. From flags to language Britain and America may
When she’s not writing gritty young adult fiction, Emma Pass runs workshops for writers of all ages. We chatted to her about what inspires her writing, her novel ACID and
