A FESTIVAL that brings international talent to the Yorkshire Dales as well as showcasing local musicians returns this spring.
The Swaledale Festival has grown significantly over the last decade and enjoyed a record year in 2019 after attracting more than 8,000 ticket buyers.
This year’s festival runs from May 23 to June 6 and event booking opens on Monday March 9.
The 2020 highlights include the European Union Chamber Orchestra performing with turntable artist Shiva Feshareki and violinist Fenella Humphreys.
The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain will also be performing and folk singers The Young’uns – will also be at Tennants in Leyburn.
Grinton Church will host jazz guitarist Martin Taylor, folk groups WÖR and The Fretless, The Carducci String Quartet and leading vocal group VOCES8.
Events in Reeth kick off on the Bank Holiday weekend with a range of free family activities on the Green including storytelling, woodcarving, music, kite-making and clog dancing.
Local brass bands, choirs, folk groups, visual artists and poets play a significant part in the festival and there will be more guided walks in the Dales than in previous years.
Book event tickets here
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