Skip to content

Upcoming events

at The Firs

Parent Pop with Hannah Morse 

Join other parents for a fun-filled karaoke session, where you and your baby can groove to your favourite tunes and create good vibes together.

Event summary

on
17 Apr to 22 May 2026
at 10:00 to 10:45+ 5 other dates or times

Festival of Blossom at The Firs - Elgar's Birthplace 

Celebrate the arrival of spring and brighter days to come. We invite you to enjoy and feel inspired by blossom's fleeting beauty at The Firs - Elgar's Birthplace.

Event summary

on
17 Apr to 18 May 2026
at 10:00 to 16:30+ 19 other dates or times

Experience Elgar's Cello Concerto Live 

Experience Elgar’s iconic Cello Concerto in a recital by Corinne Frost and Janine Parsons, introduced by an engaging talk from Elgar expert Richard Westwood-Brookes. An immersive musical event offering fresh insight into this much‑loved masterpiece.

Event summary

on
19 Apr to 11 Oct 2026
at 11:00 to 12:00+ 3 other dates or times

Volante Strings Present: Cello & Strings in Harmony 

Join Volante Strings for an uplifting concert featuring cellist Corinne Frost in Boccherini’s Cello Concerto, plus Elgar’s Serenade and Janáček’s Suite for Strings. A beautiful hour of music.

Event summary

on
2 May 2026
at 11:00 to 12:00+ 1 other date or time

An Audience with Corinne 

Listen to cellist Corinne Frost playing cello music by British composers including Elgar. Corinne will also take music requests (classical or not) and might even create a sound portrait for you.

Event summary

on
3 May to 6 Jun 2026
at 11:30 to 12:15+ 1 other date or time

Paint your own pottery at The Firs 

Join us for a creative pottery‑painting workshop at The Firs hosted by the Museum of Royal Worcester. Be inspired by music, art, and heritage and create your own unique ceramic piece.

Event summary

on
9 May 2026
at 11:00 to 13:00

Extra Open Days over May Half-Term 

We’re thrilled to announce that The Firs will also open on Tuesday and Thursday this week as part of our Elgar Festival celebrations! Don’t miss the chance to join in.

Event summary

on
26 May to 28 May 2026
at 10:00 to 17:00+ 1 other date or time

Elgar Festival Event - This Fragile Beauty Recital 

This Fragile Beauty traces how WWI shaped creative voices. Music, letters and poetry by Gurney, Butterworth, Bliss, Vaughan Williams, Ireland and Elgar reveal a moving portrait of longing, loss and the resilience of art.

Event summary

on
26 May 2026
at 14:00 to 15:00

Elgar to Holst: A Showcase of British Composers 

Join us for a captivating day of British music, featuring beloved works by Elgar, Holst, Vaughan Williams, and more.

Event summary

on
14 Jun 2026
at 11:00 to 12:00+ 1 other date or time

Experience Einaudi: A live piano event with Daniel J Collins 

Discover a thought provoking hour of live piano music influenced by Ludovico Einaudi and Joep Beving. With insights from Daniel J Collins, this event aims to build deep stories and bring memories to the forefront of your mind.

Event summary

on
21 Jun to 23 Aug 2026
at 11:00 to 12:00+ 3 other dates or times

Rhythms of Spain: A Dazzling Cello & Piano Recital 

Experience a vibrant recital bursting with Spanish passion as Corinne Frost (cello) and Janine Parsons (piano) perform works by Villa-Lobos, Piazzolla, Ravel and Bizet, with insights from Richard Westwood-Brookes.

Event summary

on
19 Jul 2026
at 11:00 to 12:00+ 1 other date or time

Inspiring Elgar: The Composers Who Shaped a Genius — A Live Music Event 

Discover the music that shaped Elgar’s genius in a recital by Corinne Frost and Clare Toomer, featuring the composers he most admired. With insights from Richard Westwood-Brookes, this programme reveals the influences behind Elgar’s voice.

Event summary

on
4 Oct 2026
at 11:00 to 12:00+ 1 other date or time

Father Christmas at The Firs 2026 

Step into a magical festive world at The Firs – Elgar’s Birthplace this Christmas!

Event summary

on
5 Dec to 23 Dec 2026
at 10:00 to 10:10+ 299 other dates or times