The Peasmarsh Chamber Music Festival, East Sussex

The Peasmarsh Chamber Music Festival brings world-class musicians to this charming corner of rural East Sussex allowing audiences to enjoy international chamber music, as well as food and drinks, in a beautiful setting. With nine concerts to choose from over four days, it is a significant event in the regional cultural calendar.

“Peasmarsh, in late June, is a magical festival.”
— Sir David Hare, The Observer

We look forward to seeing you next summer!

Friends & Patrons priority booking will open in March 2027. See information about joining our Friends & Patrons scheme. General booking will open in April 2027 (dates to be announced in the new year).

Guest Artists for 2027

Guest artists are invited to perform in the Peasmarsh Chamber Music Festival by Festival Co-directors, Anthony Marwood and Richard Lester, collaborating in different ensembles across the long weekend of concerts.

Our guest artists for 2027 will be announced in the New Year. For details of guest artists that have appeared at the Festival in the past, please go to our festival archive.

Anthony Marwood

Richard Lester

Artistic Directors

Anthony Marwood MBE
& Richard Lester

Co-directed by Anthony Marwood and Richard Lester, the Peasmarsh Chamber Music Festival emerged from the acclaimed Florestan Festival, directed for fourteen years by the award-winning Florestan Trio.

Support Our Festival

You can support the PCMF Trust either by becoming a Friend or Patron, by giving a one-off donation, by becoming a festival sponsor, or by advertising in our programme.

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‘Inspiring music in beautiful surroundings’