British Horn Society presents BHS Festival 2026

A day-long British Horn Festival at the RNCM with workshops, masterclasses, performances and competitions for horn players of all ages.

The British Horn Society's annual festival fills the Royal Northern College of Music with a full day of horn-related activity, running from 11am to 7pm. The programme includes masterclasses with guest artist Félix Dervaux, the finals of the BHS Performance Prizes sponsored by Paxman Ltd, ensemble sessions for adults and an under-18 workshop with RNCM Young Horns. Participants can also join sessions on Baroque horn and Wagner tuba, technique workshops, open-mic performance slots and a conservatoire hang-out for students.