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Shaftesbury Festival of Baroque

The 3rd Shaftesbury Festival of Baroque — Wessex’s premier musical and cultural celebration of that era (1600-1750) — is back.

When

❄️Winter festival

dateTue, 20 January 2026 Sun, 25 January 2026

About

Under our Patron Theresa Caudle, the 3rd Shaftesbury Festival of Baroque — Wessex’s premier musical and cultural celebration of that era (1600-1750) — is back, with more events, including the return of previous favourite performers. This daytime high-quality series is sure to brighten the dark days of late January.

You can book for individual events (see below) or buy our fantastic value Shaftesbury Festival Of Baroque Season Ticket, which costs £120 (Members & Friends £100).

The season ticket gives you access to all the events scheduled for the Shaftesbury Festival of Baroque. Please show your festival season ticket at the entrance of each event. To book your festival season ticket, click here.

Events

Location

Shaftesbury, Dorset

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