Petworth is the perfect place for a festival. For nearly 30 years the Petworth Festival has brought the finest performers from all corners of the globe to play in this beautiful West Sussex market town. And 2008 will be no exception. As well as world class classical music, there will be roots music, jazz, world music, literature and events for children. It will all kick off with a fabulous free event in the market square on Saturday 7 June and go on to delight, surprise and entertain for the following fortnight.

News & Gossip

03 April 08

Hats off to New Festival Director

You have to take your hat off to him. Petworth Festival Director Peter Bolton launched the 2008 Festival on 27 March in a cycle helmet! 400 guests watched in disbelief as the new Director of the Festival stood up in a cycle helmet and announced his intention to cycle the length of the South Downs Way to raise money for education projects within the Festival.  more >>

01 April 08

Win a Digital Camera

Our design company Blueprint Design are sponsoring a photo competition which will take place between now and the end of August. more >>