Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall

17feb10:00 am12:00 pmWooden Roots Drumming WorkshopExperience the vibrant energy of traditional West African drumming.

20feb12:00 pmFriday Lunchtime Concert: Bellot Ensemble IIFriday lunchtime chamber music

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Friday 20th February 2026 at 12pm

Doors open at 11.30am

Tickets: £15.00 (under 25s half price)

Tickets are available from Britten Pears Arts’ website HERE

Alternatively from Britten Pears Arts’ box office at Snape Maltings Concert Hall or by calling 01728 687110.

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Tickets only £12 when you book for three or more concerts.

Bellot Ensemble explore music of devotion and passion from 17th-century Italy in their second Friday Lunchtime Concert.

“O come piace” (as it pleases) – Legrenzi’s invitation becomes the guiding thread through 17th-century Italy. This programme moves freely between sacred lullabies, theatrical laments and virtuosic sonatas, showing how composers from Monteverdi to Farina delighted in blending form and style to expression, invention and pleasure.

Bellot Ensemble are a dynamic period instrument group known for their energetic performances and style-specific improvisation. Specialising in 17th-century repertoire, the ensemble combines rigorous historical research with spontaneous creativity, sharing the joy of this glorious repertoire with their audiences.

Bellot Ensemble are the recipients of the Keith Coventry Bursary and are also supported by The Fidelio Charitable Trust.

Lucine Musaelian soprano, viola da gamba
Edmund Taylor violin
Nathan Giorgetti viola da gamba
Daniel Murphy theorbo, baroque guitar
Matthew Brown harpsichord, chamber organ

Merula:“Hor ch’è tempo di dormire” (from Canzonetta spiritual sopra alla nanna) (9’)

Legrenzi:Sonata sesta a quattro viole da gamba o come piace (from La cetra, Op.10) (6’)

Landi:“A che più l’arco tendere” (from Arie a una voce con l’atri scherzi) (4’)

Cima:Sonata à 4 (from Concerti ecclesiastici) (5’)

Monteverdi:“Si dolce è’l tormento” (4’)

Ferro:Sonata quinta à tre (from Sonate a due, tre & quattro) (8’)

Legrenzi:“Lumi, potete piangere” (from La divisione del mondo, Parte prima) (4’)

Carina:Capriccio stravagante (from Il secondo libro delle pavane, gagliarde… a 4 parti) (20’)

Monteverdi:Lamento della ninfa: “Amor dicea” (from Madrigali guerrieri et amorosi, libro ottavo) (5’)

Time

(Friday) 12:00 pm

Location

Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall

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20feb7:30 pm9:30 pmJubilee Goes Global presents: Buena Vista Social Club Night with the Edgar Macias QuintetA Latin jazz quintet take on Cuba’s biggest band with lively rhythms and soulful flair.

22feb10:00 am3:00 pmAntiques & Vintage FairBrowse and explore a treasure trove of rare treasures and vintage items.

27feb12:00 pmFriday Lunchtime Concert: Trio Archai IFriday lunchtime chamber music

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Friday 27th February 2026 at 12pm

Doors open at 11.30am

Tickets: £15.00 (under 25s half price)

Tickets are available from Britten Pears Arts’ website HERE

Alternatively from Britten Pears Arts’ box office at Snape Maltings Concert Hall or by calling 01728 687110.

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Tickets only £12 when you book for three or more concerts.

Trio Archai offers early Beethoven, late Fauré and Helen Grime’s Three Whistler Miniatures.

The Piano Trio was the medium by which Beethoven announced himself to the world with his Op.1 set. It is followed by Helen Grime’s Miniatures, inspired by three chalk and pastel works by Whistler, which explore intimate atmospheres and subtle gradations of palate. The programme is completed by Fauré’s Piano Trio in D minor, written at the very end of the composer’s life.

Founded in Basel in 2023, Trio Archai has quickly gained international recognition through winning First Prize and Beethoven Prize at the Schoenfeld International String Competition 2025 in China, and First Prize at the 72nd Royal Over-Seas League Competition 2024 in London. Their performances have taken them to prestigious venues and festivals including Wigmore Hall, St George’s Bristol, Schaffhausen Klassik, Swiss Chamber Music Festival, and Whittington Festival.

The name Archai (pronounced “Ark-ai”), from the Ancient Greek for “origins” or “first principles”, reflects the ensemble’s shared musical values and their commitment to grow together.

Kindly supported by The Albert and Eugenie Frost Music Trust.

Trio Archai:
Ayla Sahin violin
Finn Mannion cello
Mar Valor piano

Beethoven:Piano Trio in E flat, Op.1 No.1 (30’)

Helen Grime:Three Whistler Miniatures (11’)

Fauré:Piano Trio in D minor, Op.120 (23’)

Time

(Friday) 12:00 pm

Location

Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall

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10mar10:00 am12:00 pmCuppa & CompanyFree hot drinks, biscuits, games & company

13mar12:00 pmFriday Lunchtime Concert: Terra String Quartet IFriday lunchtime chamber music

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Friday 13th March 2026 at 12pm

Doors open at 11.30am

Tickets: £15.00 (under 25s half price)

Tickets are available from Britten Pears Arts’ website HERE

Alternatively from Britten Pears Arts’ box office at Snape Maltings Concert Hall or by calling 01728 687110.

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Tickets only £12 when you book for three or more concerts.

This vibrant ensemble traces the evolution of the Classical string quartet in a programme that pairs Haydn’s witty Op.33 No.4, with Beethoven’s bold and expansive first “Razumovsky” quartet.Recent prize winners at the 2025 Bordeaux and Wigmore Hall International Quartet Competitions, the Terra String Quartet is an energetic young international ensemble based in New York City. It is composed of graduates of The Juilliard School, The New England Conservatory, Harvard University, and the Curtis Institute of Music. Known for their sincere storytelling, commitment to artistic excellence, and versatile approach to repertoire, the ensemble strives to foster conversation and genuine human connection through their performances and pedagogy. Their name is a nod to their multicultural origins, representing four continents and speaking six languages.

Terra String Quartet:
Harriet Langley violin
Amelia Dietrich violin
Chih-Ta Chen viola
Audrey Chen cello

Haydn:String Quartet in B flat, Op. 33, No. 4 (17’)

Beethoven:String Quartet No. 7 in F, Op. 59, “Razumovsky” No. 1 (42’)

Time

(Friday) 12:00 pm

Location

Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall

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20mar12:00 pmFriday Lunchtime Concert: Terra String Quartet IIFriday lunchtime chamber music

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Friday 20th March 2026 at 12pm

Doors open at 11.30am

Tickets: £15.00 (under 25s half price)

Tickets are available from Britten Pears Arts’ website HERE

Alternatively from Britten Pears Arts’ box office at Snape Maltings Concert Hall or by calling 01728 687110.

Multibuy offer
Tickets only £12 when you book for three or more concerts.

The Terra String Quartet returns with an eclectic programme of Seo, Britten and Prokofiev.For its second Friday lunchtime concert, the Terra String Quartet opens with Overgrown Paths, a striking new work by South Korean composer Juri Seo, premiered by the Quartet in June 2025. This is followed by Britten’s haunting final quartet, the last major work he composed. The concert closes with Prokofiev’s vibrant String Quartet No. 2, written during his wartime evacuation to Kabardia, featuring vivid folk melodies from the region.

Recent prize winners at the 2025 Bordeaux and Wigmore Hall International Quartet Competitions, the Terra String Quartet is a vibrant young international ensemble based in New York City. It is composed of graduates of The Juilliard School, The New England Conservatory, Harvard University, and the Curtis Institute of Music. Known for their sincere storytelling, commitment to artistic excellence, and versatile approach to repertoire, the Quartet strives to foster conversation and genuine human connection through their performances and pedagogy. Their name is a nod to their multicultural origins, representing four continents and speaking six languages.

Terra String Quartet:
Harriet Langley violin
Amelia Dietrich violin
Chih-Ta Chen viola
Audrey Chen cello

Juri Seo:String Quartet No. 2 “Overgrown Paths” (12’)

Britten:String Quartet No. 3 (36’)

Prokofiev:String Quartet No. 2 in F major (22’)

Time

(Friday) 12:00 pm

Location

Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall

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27mar12:00 pmFriday Lunchtime Concert: Paddington Trio IFriday lunchtime chamber music

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Friday 27th March 2026 at 12pm

Doors open at 11.30am

Tickets: £15.00 (under 25s half price)

Tickets are available from Britten Pears Arts’ website HERE

Alternatively from Britten Pears Arts’ box office at Snape Maltings Concert Hall or by calling 01728 687110.

Multibuy offer
Tickets only £12 when you book for three or more concerts.

The Paddington Trio pairs the intricate craftmanship of Lotta Wennäkoski’s Päärme with the grandeur of Beethoven’s “Archduke” Trio.

Finnish for “Hem”, Päärme is a creative exploration of craftsmanship in music. Inspired by sewing, Wennäkoski stitches together a delicate soundworld of shimmering pulses and playful canons. It is paired with Beethoven’s noble “Archduke” Trio.

The Paddington Trio has been recognised in international competitions and live performances for their fresh interpretations and exuberant energy. Like Paddington Bear – after whom the trio takes its name – Finnish violinist Tuulia Hero, Irish cellist Patrick Moriarty and American pianist Stephanie Tang have made London their home and emerged as an ensemble of an entirely unique and lasting entity. The trio is celebrated for its close and energetic communication, insightful and imaginative programming as well as its highly refined ensemble playing.

Paddington Trio are the recipients of the Richard and Gillie Cave Bursary.

Paddington Trio:
Tuulia Hero violin
Patrick Moriarty cello
Stephanie Tang piano

Lotta Wennäkoski:Päärme (12’)

Beethoven:Piano Trio in B flat major “Archduke”, Op. 97 (40’)

Main image: Paddington Trio © Pietari Purovaara

Time

(Friday) 12:00 pm

Location

Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall

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31mar2:00 pm3:00 pmThe Highland Joker presents The Bubble Show 2... More Bubbles!Journey through the awe-inspiring legends of Bubbleland

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Tuesday 31st March, 2pm

Doors open at 1.30pm

Tickets: £12 single ticket / £40 family ticket (group of 4) available HERE

From the creator of The Bubble Show® comes a dazzling new adventure full of bubble artistry and visual magic!

Journey through the awe-inspiring legends of Bubbleland, as they are brought to life in a breathtaking theatrical experience made of soap and water. Watch as the master of bubbles breathes life into: light, water, plants, animals, stars, and even the essence of human nature itself — in a celebration of creation!

This magical production is a feast for the senses, featuring fire effects, poetic puppetry, light-displays, majestic music, and brand-new bubble masterpieces never seen before. Whether you’re discovering bubble theatre for the first time or returning for more, this show promises a fresh and unforgettable delight for all ages.

Don’t miss this mesmerizing family spectacle that will leave you spellbound. Book your tickets today and enter an enchanted realm where dreams do come true — through the wonder and joy of bubbles!

Suitable from age 2+

Duration: 60 minutes – No interval

Some reviews from our original production of The Bubble Show:
★★★★★ Deadline News, Edinburgh “The Bubble Show: flawlessly simple and full of wonder”
★★★★ The List, Edinburgh “Engaging showmanship from bubble maestro the Highland Joker”
★★★★★ Theatre Review New Zealand “Mr Bubbles works wonders with buckets, bowls and troughs of water and detergent”
★★★★ Edinburgh49 “This show’s gentle humour and obvious passion will lift your spirits”
Best Family-Act award, Face TV New Zealand 2016
Audience Choice Award, Nelson Fringe 2018
Top Children’s Entertainer Award, New Zealand Variety Artists club 2019
Caravanserai Award Nominee, Brighton Fringe 2023
As seen in the Guinness World Record Book 2025

Time

(Tuesday) 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Location

Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall

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04apr10:00 am3:00 pmAntiques & Vintage FairBrowse and explore a treasure trove of rare treasures and vintage items.

18apr10:00 am1:00 pmSpring Makers MarketFine Suffolk food, drink & crafts

15may7:30 pm9:30 pmDire StreetsSix piece tribute to one of the world's greatest guitar bands.

22may7:30 pm9:30 pmJubilee Goes Global presents A Night of Australian AmericanaA double bill of Australian country music with Charlotte Le Lievre and the Double Dole Stringband

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Friday 22nd May 2026, 7.30pm

Tickets: £15

Tickets are available HERE by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office.

Get ready for a heart-steeped night of Australian country music as two powerhouse acts share the spotlight: Charlotte Le Lievre and the Double Dole Stringband. Together, they deliver a double headliner built for anyone who loves twang, truth, and a good yarn. Expect harmonies that wrap around you, tunes that travel from tender to rollicking, and a night that celebrates the beating heart of Australia’s country tradition.

Charlotte Le Lievre writes country songs that cut deep — honest, raw, and grounded in real life. With a voice that’s equal parts vulnerable and commanding, her music pulls from early country and folk traditions to make sense of grief, joy, resistance, and the stories we carry.
Charlotte spent her 20s hitchhiking, living at blockades in remote corners of the continent, and learning how to live with grief. Her style and sound combine the richness of that life experience with a deep admiration for the roots of country and folk music.

Double Dole Stringband play innovative, original and driving old-time tunes. Holding down the fiddle, banjo, mandolin, guitar, and vocals ranging sweet to rowdy, they’ve become stalwarts at venues around their hometown of Naarm/Melbourne, as well as folk festivals across the continent. Inspired by death, political discourse, animus for police and love of native birds, DDSB will have you tapping your toes so hard you’ll forget about your misspent taxes.

Time

(Friday) 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Location

Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall

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29may(may 29)10:00 am31(may 31)9:30 pmMad About ShakespeareA weekend exploring madness in Shakespeare's plays.

25jun11:00 amAldeburgh Festival: Britten and Menuhin at Bergen-BelsenViolinist Maria Włoszczowska & pianist James Baillieu perform in this recital as a tribute to those who lost their lives in the concentration camps and to those who survived its unimaginable horrors.

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Thursday 25th June 2026 at 11am

Doors open at 10.30am

Tickets: £25, £17.50; under 25s half price

Tickets are available from Britten Pears Arts’ website HERE

“We simply played as one”: the music performed by Benjamin Britten and Yehudi Menuhin at Bergen-Belsen.

In July 1945 Britten and Menuhin gave a series of concerts in the liberated concentration camps. One of their recitals took place at Belsen: in the audience was the cellist Anita Lasker (later Lasker-Wallfisch) who had been transferred there from Auschwitz where she had been a cellist in the women’s orchestra. She later vividly recalled the performance, particularly Britten’s playing: “He was completely unobtrusive and yet I found myself transfixed by him sitting there as if he wouldn’t say boo to a goose – but playing to perfection”. Menuhin also paid tribute to his pianist:

“He didn’t accompany me, I didn’t accompany him, we simply played as one.”

The music performed during these recitals has been pieced together through camp survivor testimony, including that of Anita Lasker-Wallfisch, and is performed in this recital as a tribute to those who lost their lives in the war in the camps, and to those who survived its unimaginable horrors. The versatile Polish violinist Maria Włoszczowska is joined by James Baillieu at the piano for this memorable tribute.

Maria Włoszczowska violin
James Baillieu piano

J.S. Bach:Chaconne (from Partita No.2 in D minor, BWV 1004) (14’)

Beethoven:Adagio sostenuto–Presto (from Sonata for Piano and Violin No.9 in A, Op.47 “Kreutzer”) (14’)

Chausson:Poème, Op.25 (15’)

Grieg:Sonata Violin and Piano No.1 in F, Op.8 (20’)

Debussy:La fille aux cheveux de lin (from Préludes Book 1, arr. for violin and piano) (2’)

Debussy:La plus que lente (arr. for violin and piano) (5’)

Tchaikovsky:Valse sentimentale (from Six morceaux, Op.51, arr. for violin and piano) (2’)

Tchaikovsky:Valse-scherzo in C, Op.34 (7’)

Time

(Thursday) 11:00 am

Location

Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall

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