The New England Bach Festival is a biennial music festival in Armidale, NSW. The next festival will be held in 2027, Friday 30 April - Sunday 2 May.

The festival was founded in 2003 and brings together world-class musicians and local talent in the heart of the New England Region. Across three days of concerts, workshops, and community events, audiences are invited to experience the brilliance, joy, and depth of Bach’s music, and its continuing power to inspire.

Held in the beautiful regional city of Armidale, the festival brings the community together in a unique spirit of music-making, hospitality, and discovery. Audiences can enjoy concerts in historic churches, contemporary venues, and intimate chamber settings—all surrounded by the autumn colours of New England.

Our Vision

• To celebrate the music of Bach and his contemporaries with passion and authenticity.

• To connect audiences of all ages with timeless music through concerts, workshops, and community events.

• To foster collaboration between professional artists and local musicians.

• To bring cultural life and tourism to the New England region.

Our Team
The Festival is led by Artistic Co-Directors Sheila Guymer (harpsichord/fortepiano) and Camilla Tafra (Baroque cello), together with a dedicated team of volunteers and supporters.

Hear the festival directors in concert at our fundraising event on Saturday, 28 March 2026!