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
The Festival’s Associate Artist Scheme began last summer (2022) and highlights the breadth of the Festival’s eclectic programming. We have already enjoyed first season performances by our Associate Orchestra –
Every year we recruit a panel of young reviewers for the many and varied Lichfield Festival events that take place throughout the different Festivals we host – Literature, Summer Festival,
Headline artists include Kate Rusby, Nitin Sawhney CBE, BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Melissa Errico, Rachel Podger, Julian and Jiaxin Lloyd Webber, Grimethorpe Colliery Band, Brodsky Quartet, Lizzie Ball & James Pearson,
Join Sunday Times best-selling author of nearly 30 uplifting romantic novels Phillipa Ashley for a discussion and a sprinkling of sun, sea, and romance as she shares her favourite bits
In the second of three events hosted by the Lichfield Literature Festival, in collaboration with sponsors McArthurGlen, Dawn Jutton will bring poetry to the McArthurGlen West Midlands Community Corner on
The Blue-footed Booby is the newest picture book by bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator Rob Biddulph and this Saturday 18th March you can be part of the viral and
If you missed Alice Loxton on Radio 4’s Loose Ends this weekend, make sure you’re booked in to see her on Thursday 23rd March, when she will be appearing at
Waterstones would have been hard pressed to find a more appropriate place to open a branch in Lichfield than opposite the statue of Dr Johnson, Lichfield’s most famous son and
Lichfield is not short of a festival or two. From Food to Fuse, Cars in the Park and Lichfield Folk Festival, there’s a lot going in our wonderful, vibrant city.
Ahead of this week’s Literature Festival, budding local journalist, George Anderson, gives us his personal picks: Looking ahead to the upcoming Lichfield Literature Festival, I’m looking forward to Jay Rayner’s
Pop icon Tony Hadley is to open Lichfield Festival’s 40th anniversary celebrations this summer with a stunning Lichfield Cathedral concert on Thursday 7 July. The singer and Festival patron is one
Eleven days of ballet, cabaret, symphony orchestras, steel pans, family fun, chamber music, live cooking, story-telling, drama, laugh-out-loud comedy can only mean one thing – Lichfield Festival is back! Taking
We are sorry to announce that we have had to cancel the Final of this year’s Midlands Choir of the Year Competition, originally scheduled for July 11th 2021. Although the Lichfield Festival will be
We’re delighted and incredibly grateful to say that we’ve been awarded a grant from the second round of the Culture Recovery Fund. This grant will allow us to continue to
This month sees a name change of Lichfield Festival’s supporters’ club, previously known as the Lichfield Festival Association, to “Lichfield Festival Friends”. Lichfield Festival began in 1981, and has become
We are VERY EXCITED to reveal the WINNER from our TINY STORIES COMPETITION: Henry Epstein! Henry is a young writer and avid reader who has just turned 12. For his
With just a few more days to go until the deadline for our TINY STORIES COMPETITION, we thought we’d give those off you still writing – our thinking about starting
HERE WE GO… It’s hot out there today – and it’s about to get even hotter… Our VIRTUAL SUMMER FESTIVAL PROGRAMME is now live! Featuring inspirational classes and workshops, from
In 2020, the Lichfield Festival goes online, bringing you music, stories and a chance to meet new and familiar Lichfield Festival artists. TINY STORIES WRITING COMPETITION for 8-16 YEAR OLDS!
In the run-up to – and during – our online programme of events in July, we’ll be sharing a very special, miniature series designed to ignite curiosity and inspire reflection…
Last week we took part in the “Big Book Weekend”; a marvellous online literature festival bringing together authors and festivals from across the country. Our session, which featured author Phil
Each Tuesday in May, we’ll be delving into the archive to share performances from past Festivals. At 12pm each week, we’ll release a track from a different artist, band or
We are very excited to announce our first virtual event for kids aged 7-11 with Staffordshire Poet Laureate Mel Wardle Woodend! Join in online on Saturday 18th April to hear
It is with much sadness that we have taken the decision to postpone our literature festival. Given current conditions and advice, we want to ensure that all our audiences, authors,
Lichfield Festival and Lichfield Cathedral present Tony Hadley Live Sponsored by City Jewellers of Lichfield Tuesday 3 December 2019 | 8pm | Lichfield Cathedral Tony Hadley is to give a
