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Brass at the Castle

Brass at the Castle is set in the beautiful Brougham Hall, just south of Penrith.

Event Date

16 May 2026

This event occurs daily from
16 May 2026 to 17 May 2026

Description

On Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th May, from 11am onwards, Drum and Brass will bring together brass bands from across Cumbria for a magnificent two day festival in the grounds of Historic Brougham Hall near Penrith. The family friendly event promises to bring the joy of brass music to a wider audience and entry will be free to allow as many people as possible the chance to enjoy the day.

The weekend will see long established bands from the county entertain audiences with the mix of traditional and modern pieces that distinguishes this uplifting genre of music. The event will also focus on promoting the benefits and accessibility of local community music groups by showcasing a selection of beginner bands and youth bands. There will also be workshops run by musicians from the Royal Northern College of Music and ‘have a go’ sessions that will encourage visitors to get hands on and try making some music themselves. This year the festivals first day will conclude with a wonderful Gala Performance featuring the Nova Brass Quartet and Queen Victoria’s Consort.

The event is run by the non-profit organisation Drum and Brass, with support from Arts Council England and Brass Bands England.

Tickets are free, and people can just turn up on the day, but anyone who books in advance will be included in the prize draw at the end of each day.