Music at Malvern

Treat your ears to a weekend of music at our Malvern Spring show – from classical orchestral pieces to modern day hits

With the 75th anniversary of VE Day celebrated across the country, RHS Malvern Spring Festival is on board to give you a Bank Holiday weekend of fun and celebrations with friends and family. Set beneath a backdrop of the Malvern Hills, this musical experience will be performed from a specially-commissioned stage.

Our musical line-up

Friday 8 May: Lesley Garrett CBE & The English Symphony Orchestra

The 75th anniversary of VE Day calls for a special celebration. At RHS Malvern Spring Festival we welcome guests to a Last Night of the Proms-style performance from Worcestershire-based English Symphony Orchestra, led by renowned soprano Lesley Garrett CBE.

The 54-piece English Symphony Orchestra will play British classics, including the music of Elgar, set against the dramatic backdrop of the Malvern Hills which famously inspired him.

We recommend you bring a rug and a picnic, or come for supper first. This will be a special evening and tickets are limited so book now to avoid disappointment.

Ticket information

£48.00 for entry to the concert
£68.00 for entry to the concert and forward seating
£95.00 for entry to the concert, forward seating and two course supper

Your evening concert ticket includes entry to the showground from 4pm to allow ample time to explore the festival before the music begins at 7.30pm.

Buy onlineor call 0844 338 5400 (calls cost 7p per minute plus network extras)


Saturday 9 May: Jo Whiley's Garden Party

A special, fun-filled evening is on the cards with favourite DJ, Jo Whiley as she plays to an open-air audience at RHS Malvern Spring Festival as part of its 75th VE Day celebrations. Be sure to bring a picnic and rug, and prepare to dance to musical gems from the 1950s through to the present day.

Jo Whiley is well-known at RHS Malvern Spring Festival. She came to the show as a keen gardener in 2019 and looks forward to returning with her DJ set this year. Jo will be playing some of her favourites, as well as tracks chosen by the festival's celebrity guests.

It’s going to be an evening to remember, so be sure to get your tickets (numbers are limited) and immerse yourself in this celebratory occasion.

Ticket information

£38.00 for entry

Your evening concert ticket includes entrance to the showground from 4pm, to allow ample time to explore the festival before the concert begins at 7.30pm.

Buy onlineor call 0844 338 5400 (calls cost 7p per minute plus network extras).

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