23-26 SEPTEMBER 2026
THE FESTIVAL
The Fletching Music & Arts Festival offers a one-of-a-kind experience, bringing together classical music enthusiasts in a picturesque rural setting. Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of classical music, surrounded by the natural beauty of Sussex. Nestled in the heart of rural Sussex, the Fletching Music & Arts Festival takes place amidst stunning natural landscapes, providing a serene backdrop for an unforgettable musical journey.
2026 EVENTS
PUBLIC BOOKING 12 JUNE
WEDNESDAY
23 SEPTEMBER
Fletching Parish Church
THE MAP OF HARMONY: EXPLORING HOW KEYS EVOKE EMOTION
Including works by Haydn, Mozart, Elgar and Brahms
Have you ever wondered why certain pieces of music awaken such specific emotions within us? In this fascinating exploration, legendary Tom Service (BBC Radio 3’s Music Matters) guides us through the extraordinary world of Christian Friedrich Daniel Schubart and his theories on the emotional character of musical keys, and why music can move us so deeply.
THURSDAY
24 SEPTEMBER
Fletching Parish Church
THE WILDWOOD QUEEN: MUSIC OF COURT AND COUNTRY
Including works by Purcell, Dowland and Blow
A baroque masque drawn from Purcell’s The Fairy-Queen, alongside music by his contemporaries. The evening moves between courtly splendour and rustic revelry, led by an actor reading words from the works of Sussex playwright, John Fletcher.
FRIDAY
25 SEPTEMBER
Fletching Parish Church
VIVALDI'S FEAST: MUSIC OF VIVALDI AND THOSE HE INSPIRED
Including works by Vivaldi, Bach and Boccherini
Guided by Antonio Vivaldi himself, audiences are drawn into his intoxicating world of music and storytelling, as though welcomed as guests at his own table.
Friday
25 SEPTEMBER
Fletching Parish Church
HIGHLAND NIGHTS: DONALD GRANT & FRIENDS
Join Highland-born fiddle player Donald Grant for an evening of traditional and contemporary Scottish music
SATURDAY
26 SEPTEMBER
Fletching Parish Church
NATURE'S WAY: MUSIC AND READINGS ON NATURE, TIME, AND LOVE
Including works by Britten, Vaughan Williams and Mendelssohn.
An evening celebrating music by composers from across the British Isles with readings exploring the changing landscape, memory, longing, and the passing of time.