Festivals, with their excitement, intensity, and variety, are needed more at times like this than at almost any other. The opportunity to experience the unexpected, to share beautiful art in beautiful places with family and friends, or to snatch an hour’s intimate live music can entertain, surprise and delight, often leaving memories that last for years.

Lichfield Festival continues to offer extraordinary events at great value, once again presenting some of the world’s great artists in both Lichfield’s glorious Cathedral and excellent Garrick Theatre.

While events for families and children are dotted throughout, keep an eye out for Dreamfighter, a wonderful new production full of music and storytelling.

Students can still get best available tickets to all events on the door for only £5, and half price tickets for under 18s for many events are available in advance.

On behalf of the Lichfield Festival team, I am delighted to welcome you to the 2009 Lichfield Festival. Whether you live locally or have travelled a distance, whether you come to many events or just the one, whether you dress up or prefer to wear flip flops, I look forward to seeing you here in July.

Richard Hawley
Festival Director

Get more from your festival

Sing in the Lichfield Festival Chorus
If you are aged 8-80 (or older) and enjoy singing, you could perform in a major Cathedral concert. Rehearsals start in mid-May, and Gospel Night is on 14 July.

Track down free gigs
Announced in the lead up to the Festival, these short events by Festival artists will pop up in the most surprising spaces. You may even win the opportunity to host one in your home…

Come to the 'In Conversation' talks
Here you can find out more about this year’s artists. These are free to holders of the corresponding event ticket.

Join the Lichfield Festival Association
Enjoy priority booking, invitations to exclusive events and opportunities to meet the artists. Download a form here.

Volunteer
Each year over 200 people aged 16-80 join us to help make the Lichfield Festival what it is. We rely on Volunteers to ensure the smooth running of events throughout the year.
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