Organisers of Northern Aldborough Festival said this year’s event near Harrogate was an incredible feast of “cherishable moments”.

One of the UK’s best small festivals, the 32nd Northern Aldborough Festival saw the beautiful North Yorkshire village briefly become the epicentre of classical music and more for ten days.

After a world class programme of orchestras, choirs, chamber ensembles, soloists, jazz musicians and rock bands attracted a strong turnout, organisers thanked audiences for their support, especially when iconic broadcasting veteran John Humphrys stepped in at the last moment for BBC Radio 4’s Amol Rajan, who was unable to attend.

"What a brilliant festival this summer,” said Robert Ogden, Festival Director, and Rachael Say, Festival Co-ordinator.

This photograph of the closing event of Northern Aldborough Festival 2026 taken by Definitely Oasis's drummer perfectly captures the fantastic atmosphere of the night. (Picture contributed)

placeholder image — This photograph of the closing event of Northern Aldborough Festival 2026 taken by Definitely Oasis's drummer perfectly captures the fantastic atmosphere of the night. (Picture contributed)

"Thank you to all who came along to enjoy some incredible music,

“There were so many memorable moments that made this year’s festival so special.

"Now it’s time for a short breather before next year’s festival, which will take place between June 17 and 26, 2027.”

The opening night of the Festival last month saw a long overdue visit by the Orchestra of Opera North, one of the UK's leading orchestras, and the only ensemble in the country to have a year-round dual role in the opera house and concert hall.

With 31 performers packed onto the stage of the village’s St Andrew's Church, it is fair to say that the wonderful sound raised the roof.

The following day saw the return of Britain's most loved clarinettist, Emma Johnson, in the company of two esteemed chamber music specialists, pianist Andrew West and cellist Alice Neary.

The Festival's final day found the team in the grounds of Aldborough Manor, welcoming a crowd of more than 1,200 people for Definitely Oasis, the UK's leading Oasis tribute band.

The weather could scarcely have been better, and the capacity crowd enjoyed a return performance from the hugely talented Pearl Natasha, this time with her full band, before the headline act recreated all the swagger, energy and anthemic spirit of Oasis.

A spectacular fireworks display brought the evening and Northern Aldborough Festival to a memorable close.

For more information, visit: https://aldboroughfestival.co.uk/