🌞 Sunningwell Festival 2025: A Celebration of Music, Art & Community
Get ready, Oxfordshire—the Sunningwell Festival is back and bigger than ever! This much-loved event returns in July and August 2025, filling the village with music, art, and unforgettable community spirit.
🌿 What Makes It Special?
Since its quirky beginnings in 2000, the festival has captured hearts with its unusual venues (yes, the floating stage really happened!) and friendly vibe. This year’s main performances will be held at The Quarry, a natural amphitheatre offering stunning acoustics and a magical setting.
Whether you’re a music fan, an art lover, or just looking for a great day out, the Sunningwell Festival 2025 has something for everyone.
🎨 Kickoff Week: Art at the Heart
Starting in the last week of July, the festival opens with visual arts masterclasses at the historic Sunningwell School of Art—once painted by J.M.W. Turner himself! These hands-on workshops are ideal for all skill levels.
🎻 Folk, Opera, and a Quiz Night Like No Other
On Friday 1st August, the music begins in style with a Folk Night featuring the extraordinary Jon Boden (of Bellowhead fame), supported by the brilliant local vocal group Indigo Road.
Opera lovers, rejoice! Opera Anywhere presents two of Mozart’s finest works—The Marriage of Figaro and Così fan tutte—performed open-air in the heart of the village.
And for a fun twist, don’t miss our Musical Quiz Night, where music trivia meets live performance for an evening of surprises and laughs.
🎠A Grand Finale to Remember
The festival culminates in a spectacular finale celebrating the best of opera and musical theatre. Whether you’re an aficionado or a first-timer, this uplifting close is not to be missed.
And of course, we’ll keep you well fed and watered—with The Barn @ Church Farm serving up delicious eats, and a horsebox bar offering your favourite summer sips.
đź“… Festival Essentials
Dates: July 15 – August 1, 2025
Venues: Sunningwell School of Art (OX13 6RD) & The Quarry (OX13 6RA)
Info & Tickets: www.sunningwell.com
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Whether you’re local or visiting, Sunningwell Festival 2025 is your chance to enjoy the very best of Oxfordshire’s creative energy in one unforgettable week. Mark your calendars—and come celebrate in the sun!
for more information see: www.sunningwell.com
