Spine-Tingling Music Performed Up Close!
Join Music in the Round for the Sheffield Chamber Music Festival 2025, running from Friday 16 – Saturday 24 May. This year marks 20 years of extraordinary music-making with resident ensemble Ensemble 360, featuring a special programme of 20 events over nine days.
 

What to Expect
🎵 World-Class Performances – Experience some of the world’s finest musicians up close.
🎶 Festival Opening with Schubert’s Octet – A rousing and energetic start.
🎻 Renowned Guest Artists – Enjoy collaborations with:
The Elias String Quartet
Multi-award-winning sitar player Jasdeep Singh Degun
Legendary percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie
 
📜 Chamber Music Classics – A hand-picked selection of the most celebrated pieces in the genre.
Ticket Prices
🎟 Standard: £21 or £16 concessionary rate (for those in receipt of DLA, Universal Credit or PIP).
🎟 Under 35s & Students: £14 or £10
🎟 Young Listeners (Under 18s): £5
About Ensemble 360 & Music in the Round
🎻 Ensemble 360 – A world-class chamber group based in Sheffield, comprising 11 of the country’s finest musicians.
🎼 Music in the Round – The UK’s leading national promoter of chamber music, committed to bringing intimate and immersive musical experiences to audiences for nearly 40 years.
🎟 More Info & Full Programme: Music in the Round

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The Festival of Debate is the UK’s largest annual non-partisan politics festival, returning with an engaging and diverse programme of discussions, keynote speeches, Q&As, performances, and artistic responses.
 

What to Expect
🎤 High-Profile Speakers – Insightful talks from renowned keynote guests.
🌍 Grassroots & Community-Led Events – Contributions from local groups, activists, and individuals.
🎭 Diverse Event Formats – Including debates, artistic performances, plays, and panel discussions.
🎟 Accessible Pricing – Many events are free, and ticketed events are kept affordable.
A Platform for Open Discussion
The Festival of Debate was founded in 2015 by Opus Independents to encourage active citizenship and democratic engagement at a time of increasing societal polarisation. It serves as an open platform for people to explore key political, social, and economic issues without partisanship.
 

Previous Impact
💡 UBI Lab Network – The festival helped launch the world’s largest citizen-led movement for Universal Basic Income.
Stay Connected
🐦 Twitter: @FestOfDebate
📘 Facebook: Festival of Debate
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🎟 More Info & Full Programme: Festival of Debate

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