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Sunningwell Festival
Sunningwell Festival
Fri 16 Jan - Sun 3 Aug, 19:00 - 21:30
Sunningwell, Abingdon
Folk. Opera. Quiz night. Food. Fun! All in the stunning Quarry amphitheatre near Abingdon—and raising funds for local bereavement support charity Seesaw 💛
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🎉 Festival Line-Up: What’s On
🎻Friday 1st August, 7pm – Folk Night
Kick off the festival with Jon Boden, folk legend and former frontman of Bellowhead, supported by local vocal group Indigo Road. Expect foot-stomping energy and stunning harmonies. 🎭Saturday 2nd August, 3pm – Così fan tutte: A New Twist
Enjoy a fresh take on Mozart’s much-loved comic opera, set in early 20th-century Gibraltar. A light-hearted exploration of love, loyalty, and a cheeky bet. 🎶Saturday 2nd August, 7pm – La Triviata: The Big Opera Pub Quiz
Back by popular demand! Join Opera Anywhere’s cast for a hilarious night of live music, silly trivia, and opera-inspired antics. Come solo or bring a team—this is a quiz like no other! 🎭Sunday 3rd August, 3pm – The Marriage of Figaro
Mozart’s comic masterpiece returns with high energy, powerful vocals, and sparkling storytelling. A witty, romantic adventure not to be missed. 🎭Sunday 3rd August, 7pm – The Magic of Opera
A glorious finale to the festival. Enjoy a pick’n’mix of popular arias and duets from composers including Mozart, Verdi, Puccini, and more—with the occasional musical theatre surprise! 🍷 Licensed bar available throughout the weekend This unique garden outdoor theatre set in an ancient quarry seats 110 people, under cover. Seating is provided, a licensed bar serving food and drink and there is free parking, guest loos, and wheelchair access. Opera Anywhere is delighted to announce the return of the much-loved Sunningwell Festival, taking place this August in the stunning natural amphitheatre of The Quarry, Sunningwell (near Abingdon). And this year, there’s even more to celebrate: it’s not just the 25th anniversary of the festival, but also 25 years of Opera Anywhere and the Oxfordshire charity SeeSaw, which supports bereaved children and families. All festival surplus will be donated to support the charity’s vital work, making this summer celebration not only joyful—but truly meaningful. Let’s pack the Quarry with great music, good people and big hearted community spirit! Adults from £15.75 – £31.05 / U18s From £15.75-£24.93
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🎻Friday 1st August, 7pm – Folk Night
Kick off the festival with Jon Boden, folk legend and former frontman of Bellowhead, supported by local vocal group Indigo Road. Expect foot-stomping energy and stunning harmonies. 🎭Saturday 2nd August, 3pm – Così fan tutte: A New Twist
Enjoy a fresh take on Mozart’s much-loved comic opera, set in early 20th-century Gibraltar. A light-hearted exploration of love, loyalty, and a cheeky bet. 🎶Saturday 2nd August, 7pm – La Triviata: The Big Opera Pub Quiz
Back by popular demand! Join Opera Anywhere’s cast for a hilarious night of live music, silly trivia, and opera-inspired antics. Come solo or bring a team—this is a quiz like no other! 🎭Sunday 3rd August, 3pm – The Marriage of Figaro
Mozart’s comic masterpiece returns with high energy, powerful vocals, and sparkling storytelling. A witty, romantic adventure not to be missed. 🎭Sunday 3rd August, 7pm – The Magic of Opera
A glorious finale to the festival. Enjoy a pick’n’mix of popular arias and duets from composers including Mozart, Verdi, Puccini, and more—with the occasional musical theatre surprise! 🍷 Licensed bar available throughout the weekend This unique garden outdoor theatre set in an ancient quarry seats 110 people, under cover. Seating is provided, a licensed bar serving food and drink and there is free parking, guest loos, and wheelchair access. Opera Anywhere is delighted to announce the return of the much-loved Sunningwell Festival, taking place this August in the stunning natural amphitheatre of The Quarry, Sunningwell (near Abingdon). And this year, there’s even more to celebrate: it’s not just the 25th anniversary of the festival, but also 25 years of Opera Anywhere and the Oxfordshire charity SeeSaw, which supports bereaved children and families. All festival surplus will be donated to support the charity’s vital work, making this summer celebration not only joyful—but truly meaningful. Let’s pack the Quarry with great music, good people and big hearted community spirit! Adults from £15.75 – £31.05 / U18s From £15.75-£24.93
£15.75 – £31.05
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Sunningwell, Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX13 6RA, GB
