TICKETS have gone on sale today for the 50th Calne Music and Arts Festival.
Calne Music and Arts Festival (CMAF) is a community celebration of music and the arts, it takes place over a ten-day period at the beginning of October each year and is run by entirely by a team of volunteers and supported by local sponsors.
The festival aims not only to provide entertainment for the people of Calne and surrounding villages, but also to promote local musical and artistic talent. It was inaugurated in 1974 and has grown substantially over the years, showcasing some exceptional talent, whilst reaching a wide cross section of the community.
This year the festival will run from 4th - 13th October, with many of the events taking place at Marden House which will be home to the art exhibition for the duration of the festival. Showcasing hundreds of pieces from beginners to internationally exhibiting artists from in and around Calne, the exhibition is well worth a visit.
To start Festival week, the ever popular free family day will be held on 5th October from 11am to 4pm. There will be a 360-degree immersive Theatre Dome experience, Calne Samba Band, Clare’s Circus, a variety of activities by Calne Wordfest, Music and Art workshops throughout the day, an art treasure hunt, stilt walker and more.
The programme for the duration of the festival is packed with diverse events, exhibitions, talks and shows throughout the ten days - from a drink and draw event to piano recitals, opera and local school performances - check the link below for the full listing - there really is something for everyone.
Full booking and programme here: https://www.cmaf.org.uk/2024programme
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