21st – 27th JULY 2024
For more than 60 years, Minehead has hosted an entire symphony orchestra for a week each summer. 60 to 70 first rate musicians come together from across the UK to perform outstanding concerts featuring internationally-renowned soloists.
This year we welcome back violin virtuoso Callum Smart and bring talented pianist Jill Morton to the Festival for the first time, with David Burton leading the Festival Orchestra. Rising star Christopher Stark, co-founder of the award-winning Multi-Story orchestra, takes up the conductor’s baton for 2024.
The Festival is unique for its stunning location, for the dedication of its orchestra members, many of whom return year after year, and for the sense of community between the orchestra, its local hosts and its loyal and enthusiastic audience.