The G&S Festival 2025

Join us for the 31st International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival at the stunning Buxton Opera House! Enjoy the wit, charm, and joy of exceptional performances, all accompanied by the acclaimed National Festival Orchestra.

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!

Tickets will go on general sale on Tuesday 4 February, however if you sign up as a Friend today you can benefit from priority booking and beat the membership price increase from 1st January!

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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