The Festival’s patron programme allows entry to all the concerts at a reduced rate, invitation to a reception at the Old Horns Inn after the Friday concert and early entry to St Nicholas’ church at 18:45 each night to find your preferred seat!

For 2026, we have a limit of just 40 patrons who can enjoy this benefit. Of course, if you wish to be a patron, we will respect your anonymity if requested, and we are grateful to all who have made this commitment to the Festival, including:

Clarke, J & M
Glasgow, A & S
Birkby, CM & EH
Curley, M & G
Carter, C & G
Orford, I & S
Panniker, RM & JA
Pinion, CF
Saunders, MP & S
Lloyd, H
Woollons, SJ
White, RO
Nunn, JM
Bristow, SF
Woolley, AFW
Pollard, N
Johnson, EC
Mortimer, MG
Watson, M
Teasdale, M
Stobart, J
Faulkner, ME & SJ
Bryant, N
Harrison, R & P
Hazell, J & K
Hunt, MC & PA
Mangles, DKP & B