Outdoor Opera House Festival 2026 | Buxton, Derbyshire
Arts & Toast with Kirsty Corbett
Tuesday, 28 July 2026 - 8 minutes
Looking for the best summer festivals in Derbyshire or searching for unique things to do in Buxton and the Peak District this summer? In this episode, I’m joined by Anna Brentzen, Drama Facilitator at Buxton Opera House, to explore the Outdoor Opera House Festival 2026, taking place from 31st July to 3rd August 2026 in the stunning surroundings of Grinlow Woods and Poole’s Cavern.Anna shares how this extraordinary outdoor festival brings together opera, theatre, live music, drama workshops, arts and crafts, immersive performances, and community arts in one of the most beautiful locations in Derbyshire. We discuss why the festival is designed to be family-friendly, accessible, and welcoming to everyone, with a range of free and pay-what-you-can events that make high-quality arts experiences available to the whole community.We also talk about the original production “But Life Finds a Way, Doesn’t It”, performed by talented local artists and inspired by Buxton’s spectacular natural landscape, as well as the festival’s focus on creative wellbeing, connection with nature, and community participation.Whether you’re interested in Derbyshire festivals, Peak District events, outdoor theatre, opera, musical theatre, live performance, community arts, or creative wellbeing, this episode is full of inspiration and practical ideas for making the most of summer in Buxton.If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe and follow so you never miss an episode. You can also follow me on Instagram at @artstoastpodcast for behind-the-scenes content, guest updates and more arts and culture recommendations.
