Ryedale Festival Spring Weekends | March 2025

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Friday 21 – Sunday 29 March 2025

This March, the Ryedale Festival extends its musical offerings with two Spring Weekends, celebrating local talent and welcoming internationally renowned performers.

Weekend 1: Sounds of Ryedale

Curated by Artistic Partner Alison Davis, the first weekend highlights the creativity and talent of Ryedale’s local choirs.

Friday, 21 March 2025: Chanticleer performs an engaging programme from medieval to contemporary music. They are joined by the Barbershop group Main Street Sound and the youth choir The Young Crescendos, whose motto is “Sing – Have fun – Build Confidence”.
Saturday, 22 March 2025: Renowned choirs Harmonia and Sound Fellows deliver a mix of jazz, folk, musical theatre, and classical pieces. The evening, hosted by writer Martin Vander Weyer, features music and poetry.

“I’m thrilled to curate this celebration of local talent and creativity. Choral singing uplifts and connects people, and I’m excited to share these remarkable performances with new audiences.” – Alison Davis, Artistic Partner

Weekend 2: Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment

The second weekend features the internationally acclaimed Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment (OAE). Known for their lively style and authentic performances on period instruments, they will perform:

Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
Music by J.S. Bach
Rare works by Johann Bernhard Bach

Performance Schedule:

Friday, 28 March 2025: St Peter’s Church, Norton
Saturday, 29 March 2025: Church of St Martin-on-the-Hill, Scarborough

Audiences in Norton will also get an exclusive preview of the upcoming Summer Festival programme, presented by Artistic Director Christopher Glynn.

Ticket Information

The festival is committed to making music accessible to all. Tickets for any Spring event are available for just £2 for anyone under 25, encouraging a new generation of music lovers to experience live performances.

General Ticket Prices: