Bristol’s classical music festival is back. Join us this summer at Bristol’s premier classical music festival for unforgettable performances from acclaimed artists and rising stars.
This year’s programme features renowned vocal ensemble The Gesualdo Six, Royal Opera House sensation Rowan Pierce, baroque violinist Dominika Fehér, plus homegrown talent from Clifton College and the Bristol Metropolitan Orchestra, alongside festival favourites, the award-winning Erebus Ensemble.
Highlights include Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, Strauss’s poignant Four Last Songs, and musical anniversaries of leading choral composer Sir John Rutter who celebrates his 80th birthday, and the 500th anniversary of the birth of Palestrina.
Experience a week of exceptional performances from some of the brightest talents in classical music.
Presented by Clifton International Festival of Music
Sun 6 – Sat 14 Jun 2025
All timings are approximate and subject to change
All events
Classical
Clifton Festival
Vivaldi’s ‘The Four Seasons’ by Candlelight
with Dominika Fehér
Choral
Classical
Clifton Festival
Sir John Rutter at 80: Choral Masterpieces
with The Erebus Ensemble
Classical
Clifton Festival
French Connections: Piano music by Debussy, Ravel and Satie
with Ana Bursac
Classical
Clifton Festival
A Festival Fanfare: Music for Trumpet & Organ
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Clifton Festival
Schubert & Brahms: Music for Chamber Ensemble
Choral
Classical
Clifton Festival
Strauss’s ‘Four Last Songs’
with Rowan Pierce
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