For many years now, one of the Festival’s focusses has been its jazz output, and 2026 is no different as we welcome a host of the UK’s most talented jazz exponents to Lichfield. Leading our line-up is our Associate Artist,…
Livewire performer Jess Gillam is one of the most recognisable saxophone players in the world. She became the first saxophonist to reach the BBC Young Musician finals in 2016, the youngest soloist to perform at the Last Night of the…
After an incredible live Semi-Final on Sunday 10th May, when we were treated the most glorious day of stunning singing, we are thrilled to announce that the finalists for Midlands Choir of the Year 2026. The six finalists are: Cantare…
Tickets can now be booked for all events in the Summer Festival, taking place from 7 – 19 July 2026. We’ve got some fantastic shows coming to Lichfield in a few months’ time. Whether you’re looking for comedy, theatre, dance,…
Annaya looks back on Annie Garthwaite’s appearance at Lichfield Literature Festival, she tells us what we should learn from historical women and how Garthwaite came to write ‘The Kings Mother’. Attending the talk on The King’s Mother by Annie Garthwaite…
Lichfield is gearing up for an unforgettable July as we announce our exciting 2026 programme; bringing together an eclectic mix of artistic events and innovative performances, spanning drama, dance, literature, comedy, and music of every kind. Returning for it’s 44th…
Young Critic, Emelia, got the chance to hear Masud Husain speak about his new book ‘Our brains, our selves’ at Lichfield Literature Festival in March. At the Hub at St Mary’s in Lichfield, Masud Husain gave a talk about what…
Young Critic, Amy, looks back on Rob Newman’s visit to Lichfield Literature Festival. With Newman’s takes on the benefits of comedian-authors and 1930s female philosophers, it was an event that pleased both young and old. The Hub at St Mary’s,…
Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, our Big Give Arts For Impact campaign raised over £11,000 including £3750 in match funding, which will provide free music lessons for 180 pupils across 6 local primary schools from September 2026. We…
Near death experiences and how we should maybe think about moving the Canada. Young Critic, Harper, shares her thoughts on Arthur Snell’s visit to Lichfield Literature Festival to talk about his new book Elemental. This was a highly enjoyable…
Lucian got the chance to hear Pierre Novellie speak about his new book at this years Lichfield Literature Festival. Covering everything from Warhammer to Einstein, read Lucian’s thoughts on the comedian and writer’s new book here. Pierre Novellie introduced his…
“Everyone was included and no one was left out.” With music increasingly squeezed from the curriculum, many children will never experience the joy of learning an instrument unless they come from privileged backgrounds. For the last 3 years Lichfield Festival…
