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Malcolm Arnold Festival

Here, you will find information about the 2026 Malcolm Arnold Festival. Please also visit the official website for more information.

21st International Arnold Festival

24th October 2026

The 21st Malcolm Arnold Festival is returning to the Cripps Hall in Malcolmโ€™s hometown of Northampton.
Like any 21st birthday, this Festival is full of treats!

Julian Lloyd Webber will be launching the Festival

Performers will include the Albion Orchestra, Maria Filippova, Lynn Arnold and Jiaxin Lloyd Webber

Music we expect to hear: The Anniversary Overture, Water Music, Hobsonโ€™s Choice Trio, some brass band music and the unfinished Violin Concerto.

The day events will take place at:
Northampton School for Boys – Cripps Hall
Billing Rd
Northampton
NN1 5RT
England, UK
Cripps Hall is on theโ€‹ corner of Billing Road and Chipsey Avenue. To the right of the school’s main entrance, parking is available on the street and in the car park opposite Cripps Hall.

19.30 Gala Concert
St Matthewโ€™s Church
John Gibbons and the Northampton Symphony Orchestra

Arnold: Philharmonic Concerto
Arnold: Little Suite No.3.

The Gala Concert will take place at:
St Matthews Church
20 St Matthews Parade
Northampton
NN2 7JW
England, UK
Plenty of street parking is available.

More information soon!


ONLINE Festival

1st November 2026

More information soon!