Live Piano with Robbie Roberts
2026-03-13 18:30 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | Malvern Hills Hotel, Jubilee Drive, Malvern, WR13 6DW
The Malvern Hills Hotel is delighted to announce a special evening of live entertainment featuring the acclaimed local pianist Robbie Roberts. This atmospheric event will take place on Friday 13 March, from 6.30pm to 9.30pm, offering guests a perfect blend of sophisticated music and the hotel’s signature hospitality.
As the sun sets over the iconic Malvern Hills, Robbie Roberts will take to the keys to perform a curated selection of melodic favourites. Known for his elegant style and versatile repertoire, Roberts has an ability to create a warm, inviting ambience that complements a relaxing dining experience.
Whether visitors are looking to enjoy a full three-course meal in the restaurant or prefer to relax with a drink in the Oak Lounge bar, the evening promises to be a highlight of the spring season. Due to the popularity of live music evenings at the hotel, guests are encouraged to book tables in advance to secure their spot.
Admission is complimentary for diners and patrons. For reservations, please contact the reception team on 01684 540690.

Rob Lamberti presents Perfectly George
2026-03-13 19:30 - 21:30 | Malvern Theatres, WR14 3HB
Showcasing the unbelievable voice of Rob Lamberti, this show has stunned audiences around the UK and Europe and lifted them to their feet. The dynamic performance tactfully and appropriately celebrates the career of one of the most naturally gifted performers of his generation. From Wham! all the way through to the various eras of George’s hugely successful solo career, including timeless hits such as Careless Whisper, Faith, I’m Your Man, Club Tropicana, and so many more, the show traces the story of George Michael through the extensive repertoire of songs that made him an icon to so many.

George Boomsma | part of the Regal Folk Festival
2026-03-13 19:30 - 21:30 | Regal Tenbury Wells, 49 Teme Street, Tenbury Wells WR15 8AE
George Boomsma is a singer-songwriter hailing from Northallerton, North Yorkshire. Known for his emotive vocals and soulful guitar playing, George has spent the last decade crafting a sound that blends both warmth and melancholy, captivating listeners across the UK and beyond.

Full price £17.50
Concessions £12.50

Worcester Philharmonic Orchestra: Spring Concert
2026-03-14 14:30 - 16:30 | Pershore Abbey, Church Walk, Pershore, WR10 1BB
Worcester Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Dan Watson and led by Graham Longfils, is joined by mezzo soprano Suzie Purkis for a Spring Concert at Pershore Abbey.
Programme
Grieg Norwegian Dances
Elgar Sea Pictures
Dvorak Symphony No 6
Tickets: £17 (under 16s £5) – available from Worcester, Pershore (cash only) and Malvern Tourist Information Centres and online at Ticketsource

Tubular Bells Live
2026-03-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Malvern Theatres, WR14 3HB
A stunning celebration of Mike Oldfield’s greatest hits, Tubular Bells Live sees internationally renowned maestro Phil Toms and his 10-piece electro orchestra deliver an outstanding signature concert celebrating the Music Master.
Based on note-for-note transcriptions, additional highlights include Moonlight Shadow and To France, as well as selections from Oldfield’s instrumental albums including Hergest Ridge, Ommadawn, Return to Ommadawn, The Songs of Distant Earth and Tubular Bells 2.

Dub Catalyst
2026-03-14 19:30 - 22:00 | Malvern Cube, WR14 2YF
Infusing the soulful and mesmerising rhythms of reggae and dub, with the urban pulse of hip hop. Dub Catalsyt ignite any stage they play on, with an electrifying energy that captivates audiences. This dynamic ensemble, boasting a line up of 11 talented musicians, delivers a fusion of genres that Transends boundaries and stirs the soul.

Malvern Concert Club: Doric String Quartet
2026-03-15 19:30 - 21:00 | Malvern Theatres, WR14 3HB
Artists
Maia Cabeza violin I
Ying Xue violin II
Emma Wernig viola
John Myerscough cello
Programme
Mendelssohn String Quartet No.1 in E flat, Op.12
Janáček String Quartet No.1 Kreutzer Sonata
Beethoven String Quartet No.10 in E flat, Op.74 Harp
The Doric String Quartet bring elegance and intimacy both to the classical canon and to new music, with the depth and integrity of their interpretations winning them fans across the world. Having performed complete cycles of Haydn, Mendelssohn and Bartók at the most prominent European venues, including the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, Vienna Konzerthaus and Hamburg’s Elbphilharmonie, the players have turned their attention to Beethoven and Britten. The first instalment of their Beethoven cycle was released in 2023, and was endorsed by The Times as ‘a joy’. The series culminates in 2026–27, in time for the 200th anniversary of Beethoven’s death.
N.B. There has been a change of artists and programme for this date, as a result of the Castalian Quartet having disbanded.

Spring 2026 Lunchbox: Free Talks & Concerts
2026-03-19 12:30 - 13:30 | Great Malvern Priory, WR14 2AY
A new season of Lunchbox talks and concerts begins at Great Malvern Priory on Thursday 8 January 2026, with events taking place on alternate weeks until 19 March.
Bring your own lunch to eat at 12.30pm (tea/coffee and cake available), then enjoy the 30-minute talk or concert at 1pm.
Entry is free with a retiring collection.
Programme for Spring 2026
Thursday 8 January, 12.30pm
A Unique Undertaking, by Women for Women: The Story of the Barnleigh Housing Association
A talk by Heather Williamson
Thursday 22 January, 12.30pm
Saving our Traditional Orchards
A talk by Jilly Rosser
Thursday 5 February, 12.30pm
A concert by students from Malvern College
Thursday 19 February, 12.30pm
A Life of Stories
A talk by Steve Boffy
Thursday 5 March, 12.30pm
A concert by students from Malvern St James
Thursday 19 March, 12.30pm
The First Aid Nursing Yeomanry from 1907 to the Present
A talk by Commander Venla Freeman

Free Lunchtime Concert: Piano Duets
2026-03-19 12:30 - 13:30 | Christ Church, Avenue Road, Malvern, WR14 3BG
The latest in the series of free lunchtime concerts at Christ Church sees Roger Allen and Peter Johnson playing piano duets, including Elgar’s ‘Serenade for Strings’, Schubert’s Fantasia in F minor and Rondo in A major, and more.
Refreshments available, with retiring collection to support Christ Church.

Daoirí Farrell | part of the Regal Folk Festival
2026-03-19 20:00 - 22:00 | Regal Tenbury Wells, 49 Teme Street, Tenbury Wells WR15 8AE
Nominated for Best Folk Singer in the 2024 RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards in Ireland
A product of Dublin’s famous club An Góilin Traditional Singers, since launching his own solo live career at the 2016 Celtic Connections, Daoirí Farrell has gone from strength to strength. He can boast numerous honours from multiple BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards nominations to ALSR Celtic Music accolades.

Great Malvern Priory Organ Recital
2026-03-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Great Malvern Priory, WR14 2AY
As in previous years, Great Malvern Priory is hosting a series of organ recitals over the course of 2026. Entry is free with a retiring collection.
Programme
Saturday 21 February, 12pm
Ben Bloor, Brompton Oratory, London
Saturday 21 March, 12pm
Piers Maxim, Great Malvern Priory
Saturday 23 May, 12pm
Richard Gowers, Hanover Square, London
Saturday 25 July, 12pm
Hilary Norris, Leominster Priory
Monday 31 August, 12pm
Michael Bacon, Great Malvern Priory
Saturday 10 October, 12pm
Iain Simcock, Concert Organist
Tuesday 8 December, 6.30pm
Andrew Caskie, Great Malvern Priory, plays Messiaen’s meditations on the birth of the Saviour – La Nativité Du Seigneur

The Jenny Lind Singers
2026-03-21 15:00 - 17:00 | Pershore Abbey, Church Walk, Pershore, WR10 1BB
The Jenny Lind Singers, based in Malvern, travel to Pershore Abbey to present a programme of music for spring that celebrates birdsong, light and natural beauty.
The Jenny Lind Singers is a group of talented local female singers, some semi-professional, who are sensitive and passionate performers. They present several concerts a year in which they explore new music, especially by women and local composers, including the award-winning composers Liz Dilnot Johnson and Kate Hill.
The group is named after the renowned ‘Swedish Nightingale’ Jenny Lind; during her lifetime, no singer was more revered. She lived in Malvern for the latter part of her life and was a well-known benefactor of education and the arts.
This concert will include works by Alec Roth, Ola Gjielo, Rebecca Clarke, Roxanna Panufnik, Amy Bebbington, Sarah Quartel, Tarik O’Regan, Bob Chilcott, Kate Hill and more.
Tickets: £12.50 – available at the door or online in advance

Appleby Stone
2026-03-21 20:00 - 22:00 | The Ale House, Mill Lane, Colwall, WR13 6HJ
Five-piece jazz folk originals group Appleby Stone return to the Ale House in Colwall for the first concert of the new 2026 season.
Tickets: £15 – available to book online

Linkwells
2026-03-21 20:00 - 22:00 | West Malvern Social Club, West Malvern Road, WR14 4AY
Linkwells return to West Malvern Social Club to mark the release of their new single on Flip Flop Records.
Fresh from signing to legendary producer Nick Brine’s label (Oasis, The Stone Roses, Bruce Springsteen), the Malvern four-piece continue to refine their idiosyncratic indie-rock sound.
Doors open at 7.30pm; music starts at 8pm.
Tickets: £10.84 including booking fee – available online at Ticketsource

Stainer's The Crucifixion
2026-03-22 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-03-29 18:30 - 20:00
Holy Trinity Augmented Choir presents Stainer’s The Crucifixion, a re-telling of the story of Christ’s arrest, trail and crucifixion.
Performance times
Sunday 22 March 2026, 10.30am at Holy Trinity Church, Link Top, Malvern
Sunday 29 March 2026, 6.30pm at St James’ Church, West Malvern

Orchestra Pro Anima: The Lark Ascending, Mozart & More
2026-03-22 15:00 - 17:00 | Christ Church, Avenue Road, Malvern, WR14 3BG
Orchestra Pro Anima perform music covering the Baroque, Classical and Romantic eras, including a Mozart Piano Concerto and Vaughan Williams’ The Lark Ascending.
Orchestra Pro Anima is directed from the violin by Michael Bochmann MBE, with piano soloist Tim Sidford.
Programme
Corelli Concerto Grosso in D major Op 6 No 4
Vivaldi Concerto for four violins in B minor RV580
Mozart Piano Concerto No 12 in A major K414
Chopin Ballade No 1 in G minor Op 23 (piano solo)
Vaughan Williams The Lark Ascending
Holst Brook Green Suite H190
The concert opens with a much-loved Concerto Grosso by Corelli in which the dialogue between the solo instruments and the orchestra is particularly telling. There follows a well-known Vivaldi Concerto in which the texture of the four violin solo parts is constantly varied. To complete the first half, the fine pianist Tim Sidford is the soloist in a most charming, intimate Mozart Piano Concerto.
Tim begins the second half with Chopin’s exquisite G minor Ballade, a most poetic work in which virtuosity is at the service of art. The orchestra then returns, with Michael Bochmann as soloist, in Vaughan Williams’ famous, highly evocative The Lark Ascending. The programme finishes with Holst’s lyrical Brook Green Suite, the concluding Dance of which provides a most vibrant end to the concert.
Tickets
£22 (Band A) and £17 (Band B) (students half-price and free entry for children aged 10 and under) – available from Malvern Tourist Information Centre in person and on 01684 892289 (until 5pm, 21 March), from The Courtyard, Hereford in person, online and on 01432 340555, and on the door from 2.15pm on the day of the concert

Sacrifice Triumphant: A Passiontide Cantata with the St Giles Singers
2026-03-22 16:00 - 17:30 | Little Malvern Priory, Little Malvern, Malvern, WR14 4JN
All are welcome to enjoy this rarely performed work by Basil Harwood (1859 – 1949), with solo and chorus items sung by the choir and congregational hymns, interspersed with the reading of St Mark’s account of the Passion.
Retiring collection.

Armonico Concert: J.S. Bach - St Matthew Passion
2026-03-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Malvern Theatres, WR14 3HB
Armonico Consort
Director Christopher Monks
Evangelist Nathan Vale
Christus Alex Jones
J.S. Bach vividly, passionately, and dramatically brings to life the tale of the Passion of Christ according to Matthew, in what is possibly the greatest of all the Passion settings and certainly one of the finest choral works ever created. Irrespective of your own spiritual beliefs, it is a work of genius, linking the most perfectly formed recitative and powerful choruses with stunning arias in the most dramatic, almost operatic way.
Armonico Consort’s most talented soloists, chorus, and period instrumentalists will excel as they explore the intense emotions and humanity of the Passion of Christ as illustrated in Bach’s masterpiece.

Sing It Loud! Spring Concert
2026-03-24 19:30 - 20:30 | Malvern Theatres, WR14 3HB
Join Malvern Theatres’ very own Sing It Loud! musical theatre choir for an uplifting end-of-term Spring Concert! Enjoy an evening filled with vibrant show tunes and timeless favourites, from the sparkling wit of Kander and Ebb to the unforgettable melodies of Gershwin.
If you enjoy the evening, why not join us? We’re always looking for new members, so feel free to come along to one of our rehearsals. We meet every Tuesday from 6.30pm – 8pm.
Running time: Approximately one hour

MET: Tristan und Isolde (Recorded Broadcast)
2026-03-25 16:00 - 19:00 | Malvern Theatres, WR14 3HB
A new production from The Met of Richard Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde
After years of eager anticipation, a genuinely unmissable event arrives in cinemas around the world as the electrifying Lise Davidsen tackles one of the ultimate roles for dramatic soprano: the Irish princess Isolde in Wagner’s transcendent meditation on love and death. Heroic tenor Michael Spyres co-stars as the love-drunk Tristan.

Someone Like You – The Adele Songbook
2026-03-25 19:30 - 21:30 | Malvern Theatres, WR14 3HB
A decade on from its debut tour, Someone Like You – The Adele Songbook is back in theatres around the world with a re-imagined live concert performance for 2026.
Led by the stunning vocals of Katie Markham, alongside a talented live band, the show brings Adele’s extensive repertoire to life – drawing inspiration from her visually spectacular 100-night show residency at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Expect fan favourites including Make You Feel My Love, Someone Like You, Rolling in the Deep and Skyfall, as well as recent hits such as Easy on Me and Oh My God.
This new show also includes brand new songs from Adele’s influences who inspired the singer-songwriter on her compelling journey to becoming a British music icon.
Beautifully crafted acoustic renditions and intimate duets work wonderfully alongside the iconic ballads and vocal showstoppers that you would expect to hear, making Someone Like You the ideal concert for any music lover.

The Simon & Garfunkel Story
2026-03-26 19:30 - 21:30 | Malvern Theatres, WR14 3HB
After sold-out performances in London’s West End, a worldwide tour and standing ovations at every show, The Simon & Garfunkel Story continues to stun audiences across the globe, making it a must-see international sensation.
Using huge projection photos and original film footage, the international hit show also features a full live band performing all the hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Homeward Bound and many more.
Get your tickets fast – this is an evening not to be missed!

The Film Orchestra: Inspired by Spielberg
2026-03-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Great Malvern Priory, WR14 2AY
The Film Orchestra, conducted by David Curtis, presents music from movies directed, produced and inspired by Steven Spielberg, including ET, Jaws, Back to the Future, Gladiator, War Horse and The Terminal.
The orchestra will be led by Marie Roberts-Watkins and will feature special guest soloist Michael Kirby (clarinet).
Tickets: £23 (general) / £20 (under 16s) – available online at Ticketsource (£0.50 booking fee applies per ticket) and on the door (payment by cash or card accepted)

Concert: Trillium - Postponed
2026-03-28 19:30 - 21:00 | Upton Parish Church (St Peter and St Paul’s), Old Street, Upton upon Severn, Worcs, WR8 0JQ, United Kingdom
Unfortunately, this concert has been cancelled due to illness, to be rescheduled for a date later in the year (to be confirmed).
A free concert featuring Sheilagh Armitt (soprano), Sue Edmonds (flute) and Mary Westley (piano).
A collection will be made for The Flush Fund.

Live Blues & More with Bourbon Alley
2026-03-28 19:30 - 21:30 | Great Witley Village Hall, Worcester Road, Great Witley, WR6 6HR
Bourbon Alley Blues returns to Great Witley Village Hall following last year’s brilliant concert that had the room dancing.
Tickets: £15 + booking fee in advance from Ticketsource (£18 on the door, subject to availability)
Well stocked bar with ales and non-alcoholic options.
Doors and bar at open at 7pm, with music from 7.30pm.
Free car parking and fully accessible venue.

Folk at The Fold
2026-03-28 19:30 - 22:30 | The Fold, Bransford, Worcester, WR6 5JB, United Kingdom
Folk at The Fold is a monthly folk club held in the Cart House at The Fold – beautiful half-timbered surroundings with lovely acoustics – perfect for the folk songs that you love to sing or hear among genuine folk friends.
These are lively, often humorous and always varied monthly folk evenings led by Eric and Eileen Payne.
The club runs every 4th Saturday (except December – 3rd Saturday) of the month from 7.30pm to 10.30pm.
The entrance fee is £2.50, payable on the door. You just need to bring your own drinks (but tea / coffee and biscuits are available throughout the evening) and a smile!
Dates in 2026
Saturday 24 January
Saturday 28 February
Saturday 28 March – featuring a new play, Mucky Boots, Maps and Midges
Saturday 25 April
Saturday 23 May
Saturday 27 June
Saturday 25 July
Saturday 22 August
Saturday 26 September
Saturday 24 October
Saturday 28 November
Saturday 19 December (3rd Saturday)

Carmen
2026-03-29 19:30 - 21:30 | Malvern Theatres, WR14 3HB
Ukrainian National Opera® presents Carmen – the most powerful, enjoyable, and tuneful opera, with music by Georges Bizet, performed by the Dnipro Opera, from Ukraine
Featuring an impressive cast and accompanied by a live orchestra of over 30 musicians, we are delighted to bring back Dnipro Opera theatre from Ukraine for our next Opera Season. This opera and ballet theatre has a long-standing heritage of top-quality opera productions, and we are excited to bring it back to the UK.
Experience the thrill of fiery passion, jealousy, and violence of 19th century Seville in Bizet’s most popular opera, Carmen.
Carmen follows the story of the downfall of Don José, a naïve soldier who falls head over heels in love with Carmen, a seductive, free-spirited femme fatale. The infatuated Don José abandons his childhood sweetheart and neglects his military duties, only to lose the fickle Carmen to the glamorous toreador Escamillo.
The music of Carmen has been widely acclaimed for the brilliance of its melodies, enthralling atmosphere, and orchestration, as well as for the skill with which Bizet musically represented the emotions and suffering of his characters.
The Toreador Song is among the best known of all operatic arias.
The rich and colourful vigour of the gypsies’ scenes will have you on the edge of your seat, and the vibrancy, enthusiasm, and intensity of the performances will reverberate long after the final curtain has fallen.
Sung in French with English Surtitles.
Running time: Approximately 2hrs 10mins (including 20min interval)

Passia Sung by Papagena
2026-03-30 15:00 - 16:00 | Great Malvern Priory, WR14 2AY
The world premiere of a new piece for upper voices composed by Malvern-based Liz Dilnot Johnson. Passia is a reimagining of the story of Good Friday, sung from the perspective of five women at the foot of the cross: Mary, Christ’s mother; sisters Martha and Mary; Veronica; and Mary Magdalen.
Sung by renowned professional group Papagena, with the National Children’s Choir of Great Britain, Passia deals with universal themes of motherhood, loss and love as experienced by the women present with music of profound tenderness.
The concert, which will also include Lenten music sung by Papagena, begins at 3pm and will last one hour (without interval).
Tickets: £17 (general) / £8 (under 16s) – available online (booking fee applies) or on the door

Malvern Rocks Easter Surprise
2026-04-03 08:00 - 2026-04-05 17:00
Spring has arrived and with it your chance to kick off the Easter weekend with something special: Malvern Rocks Easter – a mini-festival of fantastic live music spread across three brilliant local pubs, one each day!
No big stages or tickets required – just turn up, buy a drink, and enjoy some of the best talent from the Malvern music scene. Entry is free to all events (though donations to support the artists are always appreciated!).
Programme
Friday 3 April 2026: The Red Lion, Cradley
6pm: Connie
7pm: Hennesea
8pm: Funky Junky Monkeys
9pm: Miss Pearl & the Rough Diamonds
Saturday 4 April 2026: The Royal Oak, Leigh Sinton
3pm: A Bloke Called Maddy
4pm: Ray Hadden & Guest
5pm: Sea Monkeys
6pm: Connor the Piano Man
7pm: Ray Mytton Band
Sunday 5 April 2026: The Morgan, Clarence Road, Malvern
3pm: Kate Bayliss
4pm: Enzo
5pm: Steve Linforth
6pm: Jay Clark
7pm: Nothin’ But Dust
