Buxton Festival

This three-week festival in Buxton runs from late July to early August and includes many daily events.

The program features acclaimed operas as well as concerts, recitals, cabarets, plays, jazz performances, fringe events, children's activities and even discussion groups. The operas are performed by a special company set up solely for the festival.

Every year the festival focuses on one great master, whether a writer, composer or artist.

The Edwardian Opera House is the focus of the festival, although other venues are also used, including the Octagon Hall, and the Pavilion Gardens.