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Join us from 9–18 October for inspiring events with Michael Rosen, Katherine Rundell, Nadia Shireen, Nathanael Lessore and many more.

This year's programme offers something for every age group, with events designed to spark imaginations, nurture creativity and inspire a lifelong love of reading and writing.

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Pre-concert Talk: Mahler
Sat 4 Jul, 5.45pm
Tewkesbury Abbey
£5
Following his wonderfully informative and engaging talks in 2025, Professor of Composition at the University of Bristol John Pickard, returns to delve deeper into the world of Mahler. In this illustrated introduction to Das klagende Lied,…
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Dudù Kouate and Shunya
Sat 4 Jul, 5pm
DEYA Swamp
£24
Due to popular demand, we've added another performance... Renowned for his mastery of pan-African traditional instruments, many of which he creates himself, Dudù Kouate journeys through his cultural influences in this rare duo appearance…
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Za Górami
Sat 4 Jul, 3.30pm
Pittville Pump Room
£24, £20, £14
Vocalist and violinist Alice Zawadzki, pianist Fred Thomas and bassist Misha Mullov-Abbado present a rare alchemy, fusing folk idioms from a multitude of sources with free-flowing interplay and fluid structures. Inhabiting their own…
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Hana Chang
Tue 7 Jul, 11am
Pittville Pump Room
£28, £22, £16
BBC New Generation ArtistHana Chang has emerged as a unique and gripping violinist and performer. After a spectacular rise to prominence following her winning the 2023 Young Classical Artists Trust and Concert Artists Guild International…
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Angela Hewitt
Wed 8 Jul, 7.30pm
Pittville Pump Room
£32, £26, £18
An unforgettable evening with one of the most mesmerising musicians of our time. Angela Hewitt brings her signature freshness and technical finesse to a programme that blends playfulness with emotional depth. Widely regarded as one of the…
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Jess Gillam Trio
Sat 11 Jul, 4pm
Pittville Pump Room
£30, £24, £18
An afternoon programme full of colour, energy and joy from the magnetic saxophonist Jess Gillam. Described by The Times as ‘uniquely mercurial,’ she lights up every stage with her electrifying performances and vibrant personality. She made…
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