There are a number of upcoming live performances, festivals and events taking place across the East Riding.
Beverley Folk Festival
The annual Beverley Folk Festival takes place in the shadow of the historic Beverley Minster and offers three nights and two days of breathtaking music, dance, comedy, spoken word, workshops for all ages. There is also childrens' events, craft stalls, real ale, camping & much more with the "Festival Village" being the centre of events at the Beverley Leisure Complex.
For anyone wanting a great weekend, look no further. Relax and sample some first rate music and fine ales straight off the Yorkshire Wolds! For more information link to the website.
Beverley Folk Festival website (external website)
Howden Music and Arts Festival
The festival is set in the historic East Riding town of Howden and is now the largest event of its kind in the area. Howden Minster provides a focal point for the week-long festival in September, as does the Shire Hall. The festival includes a variety of performing arts including opera, choral concerts and instrumental recitals, as well as workshops and lectures on a variety of topics. Many of the singers and players who perform at the festival are young professionals on the threshold of what are already notable careers and there is a particular emphasis on young and local performers.
Beverley Chamber Music Festival
This Festival brings the very best musicians to East Yorkshire for this 5 day celebration of music in September each year. For more information contact: Gail Dudson on 01229 861325.
Beverley and East Riding Early Music Festival
Highlighting the musical and architectural heritage of Beverley and its remarkable historic Minster, the Festival comprises an entertaining mix of concerts, associated lectures and music workshops for children and adults.
Established in 1988 to reflect the music of the myriad stone and woodcarvings of the medieval musicians living and working in the East Riding, the Festival includes orchestral concerts which take place in Beverley Minster alongside smaller instrumental and vocal ensembles presented in churches around the Riding.
Beverley and East Riding Early Music Festival website (external website)
Bridlington Arts Festival
Bridlington Arts Festival first started in 1986 and has evolved year after year and now takes place at the end of May with a large outdoor festival on the May bank holiday. The festival involves music, photography, sculpture, paintings and much more! Please view the website for further details of the event:
Bridlington Arts Festival website (external website)
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Yes, the Arts Development Service holds an annual Art and Craft Exhibition during October at the Civic Hall, Cottingham. Any amateur artist living or attending an art group or class in the East Riding is eligible to display and possibly sell their work.
Haltemprice Exhibition Adults Application form (opens in new window)
Haltemprice Exhibition Children's Application form (opens in new window)
Beverley Art Gallery and Ferens Art Gallery also hold exhibitions for amateur artists:
Beverley Art Gallery
Ferens Art Gallery (External website)
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