The G&S Festival 2026

Join us for the 32nd International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival at the stunning Buxton Opera House in Derbyshire. We have a fabulous programme lined up and details will be announced very soon.

The Festival presents a brilliant mix of top amateur societies alongside superb professional productions by the renowned National Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company and Charles Court Opera.

Take in a jam-packed fringe programme and round off each evening at the lively Festival Cabaret Club. The fun never ends!

Priority Booking for Friends of the G&S Festival opens on Wednesday 17 December.  Full details about how to book along with the full programme will be announced in mid-November.  

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Explore what’s on offer

We are so much more than the International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival. You can join one of our exclusively chartered musical river cruises with Theatrical Adventures, a bespoke hotel package to the Festival and even enjoy Gilbert & Sullivan all year round from the best seat in your house from our streaming service gsopera.tv.

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River cruises

Sail down some of the most spectacular rivers in the world with our outstanding onboard soloists and musical director.

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Hotel Packages

Let us do all the work and book your stay at the Gilbert & Sullivan Festival on one of our fantastic Accommodation Packages.

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Watch online

Enjoy the best of the Gilbert & Sullivan Festival from the best seat in your house with our streaming service gsopera.tv

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