The Maldon Festival: 21st June to 12th July 2025

The Maldon Festival brings art and music events to audiences from across Essex, with concerts and events staged in and around the town of Maldon.

The Festival has a strong reputation for providing a warm welcome to audiences and is a popular fixture in the region’s cultural calendar. We are proud to provide something for everyone, whether it is our loyal concert-goers or those attending their first live music or art experience. 

Maldon Festival returns for 2025

The Maldon Festival Returns for 2025 with Exciting Relaunch and Fundraising Event – A Spring Awakening

The Maldon Festival is set to make a grand return in 2025, promising an unforgettable celebration of music, and culture. Following a brief hiatus last year, the festival is gearing up to delight audiences once again, running from 21st June to 12th July 2025.

Since its inception in 2008, The Maldon Festival has been a cornerstone of the local arts scene, showcasing an eclectic mix of performances from renowned artists and emerging talents. The 2025 edition promises a revitalised programme, featuring classical concerts, contemporary performances and much more.

“We’re thrilled to revitalise The Maldon Festival,” said James Burrell-Cook, Chair of Trustees.

“This year’s relaunch not only celebrates the resilience and creativity of our community but also sets the stage for a vibrant and inclusive Festival that will be bigger and better than ever.”

If you would like to sponsor this year’s festival, please get in touch directly to discuss sponsorship options.

Email: themaldonfestival@gmail.com

Tickets are on sale online and from Maldon Books: 21-23 High Street, Maldon, CM9 5PE.

Festival Programme

The 2025 Maldon Festival programme has been unveiled, celebrating “500 years of music”.

Join us for magical evenings, afternoon sessions and more.  Bookings can be made online or through Maldon Books. 

The Festival opens with afternoon Blues at Hemlocks, evening with St Mary’s Choir at St Mary’s Church and Superheads Grunge Rock at Madison Heights. 

Support Us and Sponsor

The 2025 Maldon Festival needs support from sponsors and volunteers.

As with so many charities post-pandemic, the Festival has not been able to attract normal levels of support. To date, the Festival has been lucky in attracting loyal sponsors who have supported the event year on year.

Follow the link below to learn more.

Tickets

The 2025 Maldon Festival needs support from sponsors and volunteer

Tickets for the 2025 Festival Programme are available online now and through Maldon Books from 1st May.

Concession Tickets apply to over 65s, Students and Carers. However, not all events have concessionary tickets. Please check the booking system for more information

From the archive: Maldon Festival 2023:

Festival Favourites

Some of the Festival’s most popular performers returned to the Festival Favourite concerts in 2023.  This includes Blondel, Triptych, and of course, The Festival Strings and Choir for the Festival Finale.  An absolute favourite over the years, from singing with the choir to his first recital to now being an established concert performer, is local talent James Housego.  




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View an organ recital by Ewan Cacace, filmed during the Maldon Festival 2021, on our YouTube channel.