Elgar International Festival of Brass

Elgar International Festival of Brass
RBC Partners
Date and time
07 Jun 2026 10.30am - 9pm
Location

Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

Map and Directions

Price

Festival Ticket: £50

Booking Information

Wheelchair users are entitled to a complimentary companion seat.

You can book a free companion ticket by selecting the seat next to yours on the seating plan.

Or, for unreserved seating plans, add a second ticket to your basket.

If you wish to discuss your accessibility needs with a member of our team, please call 0121 331 5909.

Assistance dogs are welcome at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire venues. If you wish to bring an assistance dog, please let the Events Office know by calling 0121 331 5909.

Black and white image of Edward Elgar, English composer, sat at a desk

Some of the best brass musicians in the world, at the peak of their powers, each presenting a programme of contemporary and traditional repertoire, along with major solo works, effortlessly linked by the inimitable Frank Renton.

Each band will be encouraged to present themselves in their best possible light, playing to their strengths and free of the stresses and strains of contesting.

The bands are:

Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Brass Band: 10:30-11:15

Willebroek: 12:00-13:15

Black Dyke Band: 14:00-15:15pm

David Childs Solo Recital: 16:00-16:45

Flowers Band: 17:30-18:45

Foden's Band: 19:30-20:45

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Forthcoming dates include:

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Wed 4 Feb 2026 - 7pm
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RBC Brass Band Day

Sat 14 Feb 2026 - 9.30am
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Birmingham New Music: Discoveries of Spring Sound

Wed 11 Mar 2026 - 7pm
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