Experience the magic of Buxton at festival time

BUXTON INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL IS A SUMMER CELEBRATION OF THE VERY BEST OPERA, MUSIC, JAZZ AND BOOKS IN THE HEART OF THE BEAUTIFUL PEAK DISTRICT

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There's nothing quite like the atmosphere in Buxton during the Buxton International Festival - and this year, from July 10 until July 27, the town will be alive with opera, classical music, jazz, and literary events happening all day, every day.

With over 160 events on offer, here are some of the very best events still available - don’t miss your chance to join the buzz.

1. Opera - Hamlet

Inspired by Shakespeare's iconic play, Ambroise Thomas’ Hamlet epitomises the Grand Opera tradition with breathtaking spectacle, dramatic storytelling, cast of soloists and choruses and lush orchestration played by the Orchestra of Opera North. Gregory Feldmann sings the title role alongside international star Alastair Miles as Claudius and Yewon Han as Ophélie.

2. Opera Double Bill -Trouble in Tahiti and La voix humaine