A brand-new music event is set to grace Warrington town centre this Spring, with the aim to ignite a passion for live classical and jazz music among the community.

From May 30th to June 3rd 2024, Warrington Concert Series (WCS) will debut a series of classical and jazz concerts in Warrington. Combining top-tier performances with accessible ticket prices, WCS is dedicated to ensuring that the beauty of live classical music is accessible to all members of our community, regardless of their familiarity with the genre.

With tickets starting at just £5.00 for concessions and students, and £10 for adults, the festival promises an exhilarating lineup of live music. From beloved composers such as Liszt, Chopin, and Haydn to captivating jazz improvisations, festival organisers urge community members to come and experience the spirit of live music on their doorstep.

The new 5-day festival will feature notable musicians including Jazz Duo Les Chisnall and Iain Dixon, Solo Soprano Georgie Malcolm and pianist Nico De Villiers, as well as a Piano Quintet Aestus String Quartet and Jordi Bitlloch.

Commenting on the event, Festival Director and pianist Joshua Kelly said: “This festival marks an exciting moment for Warrington’s music scene and cultural landscape. It’s an opportunity to immerse ourselves in the beauty of live classical and jazz music and experience some wonderful performances. I couldn’t be more excited to be part of it. We’d love to see as many people there as possible. ”

In addition to the professional performances, the Warrington Concert Series team will host a community concert open to Warrington-based pianists of all skill levels on Saturday 1st June. 

The community event will provide a platform for local pianists of all ages to come together, perform, and enjoy an afternoon of music. Organisers welcome those who wish to watch and support to attend as audience members. Full details on how to get involved are available at warringtonconcertseries.com.