What’s on
Free event:
Mini Music Makers
Mini Music Makers is a Friday morning session of fun music and play activities!
The Red House, Aldeburgh
12 Jan 2024 – 28 Jun 2025
Friday Lunchtime Concert:
Trio Farben II
The last of our 2025 Friday Lunchtime Concerts, at Orford Church, presents a compelling combination of Mathias, Takemitsu, and a first performance of Darius Paymai.
Orford Church
18 Apr 2025
Farmers’ Market
Join us at Snape Maltings’ Farmers’ Market to discover the best Suffolk producers and treat yourself to an array of fresh local fare.
Snape Maltings
01 Mar – 01 Nov 2025
Free event:
Easter Family Fun at Snape Maltings
A special day of engaging Easter-themed family activities in the beautiful setting of Snape Maltings.
Snape Maltings
19 Apr 2025
The Red House Guided Tours
Enjoy an intimate view of The Red House on our Wednesday private tours.
The Red House, Aldeburgh
10 Apr 2024 – 27 Aug 2025
Bach Cantatas in Blythburgh
An enlivening programme of magnificent choral and orchestral music for Eastertide.
Blythburgh Church
26 Apr 2025
Bach Cantatas in Bury St Edmunds
Another opportunity to hear this enlivening programme of magnificent choral and orchestral music for Eastertide.
St Mary’s Church, Bury St Edmunds
27 Apr 2025
Participate: Kesgrave
Come and explore objects and music with our friendly team of workshop leaders and musicians.
Kesgrave War Memorial Community Centre
03 Oct 2023 – 08 Jul 2025
Participate: Woodbridge
Come and explore objects and music with our friendly team of workshop leaders and musicians.
Woodbridge Methodist Church
02 May 2023 – 08 Jul 2025
Participate: Saxmundham
Come and explore objects and music with our friendly team of workshop leaders and musicians.
The Market Hall, Saxmundham
26 Apr 2023 – 09 Jul 2025
Participate: Leiston
Come and explore objects and music with our friendly team of workshop leaders and musicians.
Band of the Royal British Legion, Leiston
06 Sept 2023 – 09 Jul 2025
The Red House Garden Tours
Discover the history behind the beautiful garden that Britten and Pears created and enjoyed at The Red House.
The Red House Garden
16 Apr – 29 Oct 2025
Free event
Skylarks: Snape Maltings
Skylarks is a fun and friendly singing group for people living with Parkinson’s and their companions.
The Trask, Snape Maltings
04 Jan 2024 – 26 Jun 2025
Open Session:
Hannah Catherine Jones
Theremin, waterphone, and voice combine in this exploration of how performers and audiences can be more deeply connected through frequency and vibration.
Jerwood Kiln Studio, Snape Maltings
02 May 2025
Ipswich School presents:
Spring Concert
A collection of performances by Ipswich School Chapel Choir, Orchestras, Big Band, Brass Ensembles, Ipswich Preparatory School Orchestra and Chamber Choir.
Snape Maltings Concert Hall
02 May 2025
University of Essex Choir presents:
Britten and Vaughan Williams
An evening of music by two of England’s top composers, Britten and Vaughan Williams, including some rarely performed gems.
Snape Maltings Concert Hall
03 May 2025
Free event
Skylarks: Ipswich
Skylarks is a fun and friendly singing group for people living with Parkinson’s and their companions.
Ransomes Sports Pavilion, Ipswich
11 Jan 2024 – 03 Jul 2025
Aurora at 20:
Pre-performance talk: Song of the Earth
Nicholas Collon and Jane Mitchell discuss two decades of Aurora Orchestra.
Britten Studio, Snape Maltings
10 May 2025
Aurora at 20:
Song of the Earth
A celebratory performance of Mahler’s spectacular symphony, an incomparable musical homage to nature and humanity, with star soloists Alice Coote and Andrew Staples.
Snape Maltings Concert Hall
10 May 2025
Aurora at 20:
Join the Carnival!
Roll up, roll up! An immersive presentation of The Carnival of the Animals for children aged 0–6 and their families.
Britten Studio, Snape Maltings
11 May 2025