Tenby International Music Festival

Name: Tenby International Music Festival
Start: 2026-08-13
End: 2026-08-16
Location: Tenby, Pembrokeshire

The Tenby International Music Festival is a four-day event in Pembrokeshire, Wales, featuring classical performances, family-friendly workshops, and new music. Returning for its second edition, the festival hosts international artists alongside local heritage groups at venues including St Mary’s Church and the Tenby Museum & Art Gallery.

Date: Aug 13-16, 2026
Location: Tenby, Pembrokeshire

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Event summary

Highlights

Premiere of new works from the Tenby International Composer Fellowship
Opening collaborative concert featuring the Tenby Male Choir
Free open-air concert in Tenby Town Centre
Interactive 'Colours of the Coast' children's concert at Tenby Museum

Established by Welsh musicians Thomas Mathias and Dominic Ciccotti, the Tenby International Music Festival brings together classical performers from Europe, North America, and Asia to the Pembrokeshire coast. The event balances high-level chamber music with community engagement, featuring a mix of ticketed concerts and free public performances. Primary venues for the festival include the historic St Mary’s Church and the Tenby Museum & Art Gallery.

The festival program includes themed concerts such as 'Prague to Paris' and 'Fire and Fiddle,' alongside the Tenby International Composer Fellowship. This fellowship selects global composers to develop and premiere new works, which are showcased during the festival's finale. The schedule also prioritizes younger audiences with interactive children's concerts and highlights local culture through collaborations with the Tenby Male Choir.

Practical details

Location described by the source: St Mary’s Church and Tenby Museum & Art Gallery; www.tenby-today.co.uk
Area for browsing nearby events: Tenby, Pembrokeshire

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