‘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 to see Ex-Cathedra perform for Lichfield Festival earlier this month…
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, ASPIRE! Here’s a look at the current opportunities… Young Creatives…
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 spent decades turning musical dreams into unforgettable concert tours, for…
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 in collaboration with Lichfield Festival, the concert promises an atmosphere…
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 options within the creative industries. Held as a two-part event,…
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 venues such as The Hub at St Mary’s, the Festival…
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, innovative in approach, and comfortable making the ask. Could this…
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, held from 8 to 20 July, stood as a testament…
During the Festival, the fascinating story of 18th century soprano and actress Kitty Clive will be brought to life in a semi-staged concert by the award-winning early music ensemble Apollo’s Cabinet. So, who was Kitty Clive? Kitty Clive (1711 –…
A medieval harp with its own built-in amplification device will feature in a concert at Lichfield Festival on Thursday, 17 July. Described as a ‘one-woman harp festival’, Karen Marshalsay is one of Scotland’s leading harp players and her concert at…
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 footsteps of her illustrious parents, the vocalist Dame Cleo Laine…
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 show for Lichfield – which plays for two nights in…
