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

30 May 2008

Petworth Festival Cancels Events in Market Square

With much regret, Petworth Festival has decided to cancel the open air events, which would have taken place in Market Square on 7 and 21 June, following health and safety advice from official bodies.   more >>

16 May 2008

Eight Events Sold Out

With just three weeks to go an unprecendented eight events have sold out.

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16 May 2008

Medici String Quartet substitution

Unfortunately, due to ill heath, the Medici Quartet concert will not be proceeding as planned.  Instead the concert on 18 June will be performed by the Endellion String Quartet.  more >>