Live in Northampton, birthplace of the famous composer!

Guest soloists and talented young artists are on their way to Northampton for the 20th Malcolm Arnold Festival, 18-19 October 2025 – a weekend of live music celebrating the town’s famous son and one of the country’s most admired and popular composers, Sir Malcolm Arnold

Arnold’s best-known works include his symphonic showpieces and internationally famous film score classics such as ‘The Bridge on the River Kwai’, ‘Whistle Down the Wind’ and ‘The Belles of St. Trinian’s’.

Presenting the composer’s works in an accessible and enriching format and with low-cost or free entrance, the Festival provides a platform for both professional and student musicians to perform the composer’s works, this year showcasing all 20 of the composer’s Concertos which feature a solo instrument, to celebrate the 20th Festival.

Concerts take place throughout 18-19 October at Northampton School for Boys, transferring to St Matthew’s Church for Saturday evening’s Gala Concert.