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The festival runs for 2 weeks every summer and is by far the world's biggest celebration of Gilbert & Sullivan. Come along to Buxton Opera House and join us.

🎭 The 33rd International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival, 31 Jul - 14 Aug 27
📍 Buxton, Derbyshire
👀 What's on: gsfestivals.org/whats-on/
📖 Read our Blog: gsfestivals.org/blog/
✨ Become a Friend of the Festival: gsfestivals.org/support-us/friends/ it's a fantastic experience for visitors and performers alike. It's fun. It's friendly. It's for all the family.

02/11/2026

🇦🇺 From Sydney Opera House to Buxton! 🇦🇺

🎭 The National Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company has announced an exciting new season for the 33rd International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival, with acclaimed Australian director Stuart Maunder AM and Festival favourite Sarah Helsby Hughes bringing three brand-new productions to the stage: The Pirates of Penzance, Ruddigore and Iolanthe.

Fresh from directing at the world-famous Sydney Opera House, Stuart will bring his international experience to two spectacular G&S productions, while Sarah returns following her five-star, sell-out production of HMS Pinafore in 2026.

✨ It's a Festival not to be missed! ✨

📖 To read more about our directors, visit our blog: gsfestivals.org/2026/10/26/from-sydney-opera-house-to-buxton/

28/10/2026

🎉 We’re delighted to announce the 2027 programme for the 33rd International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival!

With a wonderful line-up of professional and amateur productions, including four brand-new productions from the National Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company, there's plenty to look forward to 🤩

And there's even more to come! Our exciting fringe programme will be announced shortly!

👀 If you'd like to see what's on, visit the link in our bio at the top of our page, or visit our website and go to the what's on section.

📍Buxton Opera House
📅 31 July – 14 August 2027

23/10/2026

🎉 We are delighted to reveal the winners of our 2026 Grand Festival Draw!

If you bought a ticket from one of our fabulous volunteers on the forecourt during this year’s Festival, or purchased online, it’s time to check those ticket stubs and see if you’re one of our lucky winners!

Good luck, and thank you to everyone who took part!

🥇 1st Prize — The Danube Cruise

Winning Ticket: 43833
Online Order Number: GS3400

🥈 2nd Prize — The Lee Wood G&S Festival Package

Winning Ticket: 41316

✨ Runners-Up — 20 Pairs of Tickets to the 2027 G&S Festival

Winning Tickets: 40723, 41419, 43109, 43730, 41620, 40745, 42013, 41262, 41056, 43490, 40659, 43619, 43739, 40022, 41044, 43592, 42899, 40052, 40530, 43389

If you are one of our lucky winners, one of our team will be in contact shortly.

14/10/2026

✨ Don't miss your chance to win ✨

📆 Entries for our Grand Festival Draw close THIS FRIDAY! 16/10/26

You could be the winner of:

🥇 A Theatrical Adventures River Cruise on the Danube for two people sharing a cabin, 12 - 19 March 2027 (Value £3,350)

🥈 A three-night accommodation and ticket package for two for the 2027 G&S Festival, sharing a twin/double room in the Lee Wood Hotel, Buxton (Value £1,320)

Plus - 20 runners-up prizes of a pair of tickets to the 33rd G&S Festival in Buxton Opera House in 2027!

🎟 Grab your tickets now and you could be a winner! Link in the comments.

Winners drawn on 23/10/26

07/10/2026

🎶 Step behind the baton and get to know the conductors who bring our productions to life 🎶

If you missed our exclusive interviews with conductors James Hendry and John Andrews in this year’s Souvenir Programme, you can still read them on our website blog ✨

📌 Read the interviews on our website - link in the comments

05/10/2026

🤩 We are delighted to announce that a Gilbert & Sullivan supporter has won an incredible £10,000 in the latest Cash Bonanza draw!

📣 “I’m just happy to support a good cause rather than trying to win a prize, but lovely to get a surprise cheque in the post!” - Our prize winner, Bob, Suffolk

By signing up for the Cash Bonanza, you could be in with a chance of becoming our next big winner! 💷

And the best part? Your support helps the Festival continue to thrive for years to come 🎭

✨ Weekly prizes of up to £1,000
🎉 2x Grand Draws of £5,000
🏆 2x Super Draws of £10,000

📅 The next Grand Draw is at the end of December, so if you haven’t signed up yet, now is the perfect time! Don't miss out!

For your chance to win, visit: https://giantcashbonanza.online/gsfestival/

Participants must be 18 or over and be UK residents.

02/10/2026

📺 💫 Watch all your Gilbert & Sullivan favourites in one place, available on-demand from the comfort of your own home!

There's hundreds of productions to choose from, whether they're our latest productions or treasured performances from the archives. There’s something for everyone to enjoy, wherever you are! 🌏

🪧 To find out more or to sign up, visit: gsopera.tv/pages/home

28/09/2026

🎭 Are you a Friend of the Festival yet? 🎭

Become one today! 🤩

The support of our Friends is essential for the continuation and success of the Festival. The generosity of our members allows us to plan confidently for the future.

The Friends is more than just a fundraising group. It truly is a community of like-minded individuals who love Gilbert & Sullivan and the Festival and want it to thrive for generations to come.

🌟 For more information, or to join, visit: gsfestivals.org/support-us/friends/

25/09/2026

🎭 🛳️ Have you ever wondered how the International Gilbert and Sullivan Festival and our Theatrical Adventures cruises are connected? 🛳️ 🎭

It all began with a simple question: “Why should the Festival spirit last for only two weeks each summer?”

The answer led to adventures along rivers, across continents and, most importantly, a way to share that same sense of friendship, fun and community all year round 🛳️✨

👀 Discover how it all started in our Theatrical Adventures Magazine - The Adventurer: www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/71290481/the-adventurer-no1/1

21/09/2026

🚢🍷 Set sail for an unforgettable adventure this autumn! 🍷🚢

From the w**e capital of Bordeaux to the vineyards of Médoc, the historic Citadel of Blaye and the medieval streets of Saint-Émilion, discover some of southwest France’s most spectacular sights 🇫🇷

Five nights of incredible scenery, fascinating history, delicious local produce and, of course, plenty of w**e! 🍇

After each day’s exploration, settle in for an evening of live music and entertainment from our professional soloists and string quartet onboard the premium MS Cyrano de Bergerac! 🎶

📅 28 October – 2 November 2026

🪧 To find out more, visit: theatricaladventures.com/cruise/cruise-bordeaux/

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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