The summer festival season has returned with an impressive lineup of classical music festivals and operas in the UK for 2025. From London to Glasgow, experience a range of musical performances and world premieres.
The summer festival season is back with a vengeance!
The UK's best classical music festivals and summer operas for 2025 are set to enchant music lovers across the country. From London's Southbank Centre to Glasgow's Tectonics Festival, a diverse array of performances await audiences.
Best UK Classical Music Festivals: May 2025
- Multitudes Festival
'Reimagining the concert experience' is what London's newest festival is all about, showcasing collaborations between Southbank Centre's resident ensembles and artists from various genres. - Tectonics
Conductor Ilan Volkov curates this festival in Glasgow, featuring world premieres and UK premieres of contemporary works. - Brighton Festival
Guest director Anoushka Shankar presents a vibrant multi-arts program with a South Asian perspective and world premieres. - Norfolk and Norwich Festival
Classical music takes center stage in Norwich with guitarists, recitals, and performances in historic venues. - Chiltern Arts Festival
This festival offers a musically globe-trotting river cruise, poetry walks, and recitals celebrating varied musical genres.
Published on 28 July 2025 by Ben Robinson
