Britten Pears Arts’ Summer at Snape 2026 – Snape Maltings, Suffolk
July 31 - August 30
Britten Pears Arts has announced the programme for Summer at Snape 2026 (31 July – 30 August), a month-long festival bringing together more than 60 events across classical, jazz, folk, pop and visual art.
Highlights include:
- Everette (7 August)
- Fronted by Kentucky native Brent Rupard, Everette blends bluegrass roots with rock ’n’ roll and have become known for their salt-of-the-earth songwriting and superb musicianship, a winning combination recognised by 12 appearances with the Grand Ole Opry.
- Elephant Sessions (11 August)
- Formed in the Highlands of Scotland, Elephant Sessions bring their high-energy mix of trad, funk and electronica. Renowned for dynamic live shows at festivals including Glastonbury Festival and Celtic Connections, the band combine fiddle, mandolin, bass and drums in a powerful, dance-driven performance. Their latest album For The Night reached No.3 in the Official Folk Album Chart and won Album of the Year at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.
- Orchestra Baobab (22 August)
- Senegal’s Orchestra Baobab bring their unmistakable fusion of Afro-Cuban rhythms, West African traditions and jazz influences to Snape in a rare UK performance. Renowned for their rich brass sound, soulful vocals and infectious grooves, the band continues a musical legacy that has captivated audiences worldwide since the 1970s, presenting music including tracks from their new album Made in Senegal.
- Talisk (27 August)
- Acclaimed Scottish trio Talisk bring their high-energy, genre-defying folk sound to the stage, combining concertina, fiddle and guitar in an electrifying live performance. Featuring Mohsen Amini, Benedict Morris and Charlie Galloway, the trio have built a global following with their dynamic shows and award-winning music. This is a standing event with limited seating available on the balcony.
- Manchester Collective (30 August)
- Sidiki Dembélé and his ensemble are joined by Manchester Collective for a programme of folksong and storytelling from Côte d’Ivoire, Mali and Senegal alongside reimagined classical works. Led by violinist Rakhi Singh, this collaboration blends tradition and contemporary performance in an energetic, rhythm-driven concert, created in partnership with The Wooden Roots Experience.
