Buxton Festival is one of the UK’s largest arts festivals, held every July with a star literature series, outstanding concerts and an international programme of opera. They present rarely performed operas that cannot be seen elsewhere and in recent years have succeeded in providing the UK premières of some excellent but unknown pieces. The incredible opera programme is complemented by a highly respected and much envied Literary Series which takes place every morning and is hosted by Roy Hattersley, in recent years it has attracted the internationally renowned speakers; Patrick Stewart, Michael Palin, Ian McEwan, William Hague and P D James.

The Festival allows visitors to see a wide range and vast number of performances in just a few days including an acclaimed opera and literature programme, a stunning range of concerts, an afternoon ballet, a cooking demonstration, Buxton walks and workshops. With over 100 events in just three weeks, it certainly offers plenty to see!This Festival attracts over 36,000 people to the heart of the Peak District, where they entertain audiences from all over the country - a recent survey concluded they are successful in attracting audiences from local, regional and national levels and now even as far away as Australia! Over half of their audiences travel at least 50 miles. The Festival generates over £3million and 100 full-time jobs for the regional economy, and continues to generate extensive regional and national media interest.

Buxton Festival provides an opportunity to see unusual opera, music and literature, but it also offers a unique experience it itself. Surrounded by the beautiful landscape of the Peak District and the regal architecture of the historic spa town, the Festival offers a holiday as well as the opportunity to enjoy top class music and literature.

"Buxton Festival is as good as an arts festival gets" - The Independent

The 2007 Buxton Festival will run from 6 – 22 July.

For more information visit www.buxtonfestival.co.uk or phone 01298 70395 to join the mailing list.