Amersham Festival of Music

22/10/2026

Did you know that the award-winning touring children's show 'The Big Dreaming' by Concerteenies (based on Michael Rosen's book) is coming to Amersham on Saturday 12th December?

Fresh from performances in the Wigmore Hall and around the UK, with songs and actions to join in with in a relaxed and friendly environment, this is a perfect introduction to music, animation and storytelling for younger children.

After the concert, join the team for creative activities based on the story, including 'Make a Dreamcatcher'.

Tickets are free for under 2s, £5 for children, £12 for adults, and there are two performances, one at 11am:
https://www.ticketsource.com/amershamfestivalofmusic/t-xdavnyp
and one at 2pm:
https://www.ticketsource.com/amershamfestivalofmusic/t-yzeqnyg
both in Dr Challoner's Grammar School, Amersham.

Hope to see you there!

https://youtu.be/kVEBnoQXX7E?si=EYZe7Uqk1gR7-MMu

18/10/2026

A wonderful opening to a new season last night! Our brilliant Festival Orchestra on top form with Chris Hopkins directing Beethoven and Mendelssohn to a lovely full house. Thank you to everyone who came out to St Mary's.

Most of our remaining concerts in 2026 are sold out already BUT the orchestra are back here for a magical candlelit baroque concert for the New Year on Saturday 2nd January 2027 at 4pm. With baroque arias from two superb singers, Katherine Gregory and Harrison Robb, and three of Bach's Brandenburg Concertos this will be a great start to the year!

Many seats already taken - book yours at amershamfestival.org

18/10/2026

A wonderful opening to a new season last night! Our brilliant Festival Orchestra on top form with Chris Hopkins directing Beethoven and Mendelssohn to a lovely full house. Thank you to everyone who came out to St Mary's.

Most of our remaining concerts in 2026 are sold out already BUT the orchestra are back here for a magical candlelit baroque concert for the New Year on Saturday 2nd January 2027 at 4pm. With baroque arias from two superb singers, Katherine Gregory and Harrison Robb, and three of Bach's Brandenburg Concertos this will be a great start to the year!

Many seats already taken - book yours here:
https://www.ticketsource.com/amershamfestivalofmusic/t-lddjrne

06/10/2026

Make New Year even more special by booking yourself a seat in our special 'Bach by Candlelight' baroque concert on Saturday 2nd January 2027! Featuring two sensational singers, soloists, and our professional orchestra, this performance will include a selection of baroque arias and duets, and Bach's Brandenburg Concertos No. 3, 4 and 5, all in the stunning candlelit surroundings of St Mary's, Old Amersham.

Tickets selling fast! Head to www.amershamfestival.org to book yours.

Photo credits: Julian Guidera

27/09/2026

A perfect concert for young children! We are thrilled that are bringing their award-winning show to Amersham Festival this Winter.

Pianist Annabelle Lawson and narrator Polly Ives combine new music composed by award-winning Paul Rissmann, digital animations by Vic Craven, and this new book written by Michael Rosen and illustrated by Daniel Egnéus. With songs and actions to join in with and a relaxed and friendly environment, this is a perfect introduction to music, animation and storytelling.

After the concert, join the team for creative activities based on the story, including 'Make a Dreamcatcher'.

In the ‘Big Dreaming’ musical story there are some songs and actions that you can join in with... why not have a sneaky peak here before the day with this brilliant 'Intro Film' from narrator Polly Ives and creative practitioner Sarah Carroll. https://youtu.be/kVEBnoQXX7E

Join Concerteenies' creative practitioner, Ella-May, to learn all the Makaton signs for Concerteenies' new Musical Story, The Big Dreaming here: https://youtu.be/xQVWaLhsZ7Q

Tickets are £12 adults / £5 children / £0 under 2s

11am performance tickets: https://www.ticketsource.com/amershamfestivalofmusic/t-xdavnyp

2pm performance tickets: https://www.ticketsource.com/amershamfestivalofmusic/t-yzeqnyg

26/09/2026

🎼Join us on Saturday 17th October for the opening concert of the Amersham Festival of Music Winter 2026 season... only £10 and £20 tickets remaining! Head to amershamfestival.org to book.

25/09/2026

🚨Sold out 🚨
Two of our events in November - 'Around the World (of G&S) in 80 Minutes', and 'Timeless Voices of Jazz' - have already sold out; add your name to the waiting list on our website www.amershamfestival.org for a chance to grab a return!
In the meantime, here's what else we have coming up this winter:

🎻 Saturday 17th October: Opening Gala Concert. Our Festival Orchestra play Beethoven and Mendelssohn - only a few £10 and £20 tickets are available https://www.ticketsource.com/amershamfestivalofmusic/t-yzznkoa

🗣 Saturday 28th November: South Bucks Choral Society present Bach's Christmas Oratorio with the Festival Orchestra https://www.ticketsource.com/amershamfestivalofmusic/t-ejjorxm

🚸 Saturday 12th December: 'The Big Dreaming'. Two exciting and interactive performances for children by the award-winning Concerteenies as part of their UK tour. Pianist Annabelle Lawson and narrator Polly Ives combine new music composed by Paul Rissmann, digital animations by Vic Craven, and this new book written by Michael Rosen and illustrated by Daniel Egnéus. With songs and actions to join in with and a relaxed and friendly environment, this is a perfect introduction to music, animation and storytelling. https://www.ticketsource.com/amershamfestivalofmusic/t-xdavnyp and https://www.ticketsource.com/amershamfestivalofmusic/t-yzeqnyg

🕯🕯🕯 Saturday 2nd January (4pm): Bach by Candlelight. An atmospheric and uplifting late afternoon concert for the New Year in a beautiful candlelit St Mary's. Surrounded by hundreds of candles, join the Festival Orchestra and talented young singers for a selection of baroque arias alongside Bach's Brandenburg Concertos.
https://www.ticketsource.com/amershamfestivalofmusic/t-lddjrne

21/09/2026

We are thrilled that the brilliant Concerteenies are heading to Amersham Festival this December with their award-winning show 'The Big Dreaming'!

Based on Michael Rosen's book, the performances feature live music, interactive songs, storytelling and animation. After the show enjoy 'Make a Dreamcatcher' crafting activities.

Tickets are just £5 for children, £12 for adults and free for under 2s.
11am and 2pm at Dr Challoner's Grammar School, Amersham on Saturday 12th December. Book your spaces on our website www.amershamfestival.org

Tickets are now available for Concerteenies: The Big Dreaming at Dr Challoner's Grammar School (Main Hall), Amersham on Sat 12 Dec 2026 at 11:00AM. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now!

07/08/2026

Charles Court Opera head to Amersham Festival for the first time this November! All the G&S operas in one concert, with leading Gilbert and Sullivan singers John Savournin, Rebecca Bottone, Amy J Payne, William Morgan, with Chris Hopkins at the piano. Don't miss it: Sunday 8th November at 4pm in Amersham Free Church, see all the details at www.amershamfestival.org

05/08/2026

This was a wonderful afternoon!
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