Skip to content Skip to footer
qavs-logo

Our concert series features renowned international musicians, ensembles and young talented artists on Saturday evenings in the Auditorium of Parbold Village Hall in Lancashire.

The Auditorium has recently been refurbished and is loved for its excellent acoustics and warm, welcoming ambience. Our magnificent piano – a 2002 Steinway Concert Grand Model D, originally from the Barbican Concert Hall in London – attracts some of the world’s finest pianists. Audiences return again and again for the rare opportunity to hear world-class performers in a small venue, and to see musicians perform so close to their seats.

Join us in our 50th anniversary season to hear a first-class line-up of musicians, including four of the world’s greatest piano players. You can hear Rachmaninoff played by Anna Tsybuleva, Liszt with Alim Beisembayev, Beethoven performed by Paul Lewis and Chopin with the ‘colossus’ of the keyboard, Sir Stephen Hough.

We welcome six ensembles this year, including world music with Kosmos Ensemble, and festive melodies with the Intrada Brass Ensemble in December. The Meliora Collective – known as the ‘Pocket orchestra’ – make a welcome return, the distinguished Brodsky Quartet performs string quartets, and the ever-popular Craig Ogden closes the season with his Aquarelle Guitar Quartet.

Our new 2024/25 season booklet is out now in local shops, restaurants and other community areas!

Upcoming Events

30
Nov, 2024

Sir Stephen Hough, piano

Parbold 30th November 2024 7:45 pm
Buy Tickets
£5.50 – £25.50
07
Dec, 2024

Intrada Brass Ensemble

Parbold 7th December 2024 7:45 pm
Buy Tickets
£5.50 – £25.50
15
Feb, 2025

Meliora Collective

Parbold 15th February 2025 7:45 pm
Buy Tickets
£5.50 – £25.50
15
Mar, 2025

Paul Lewis, paino

Parbold 15th March 2025 7:45 pm
Buy Tickets
£5.50 – £25.50
12
Apr, 2025

Alim Beisembayev, piano

Parbold 12th April 2025 7:45 pm
Buy Tickets
£5.50 – £25.50
31
May, 2025

Brodsky Quartet

Parbold 31st May 2025 8:00 am
Buy Tickets
£5.50 – £25.50
14
Jun, 2025

Aquarelle with Craig Ogden

Parbold 14th June 2025 7:45 pm
Buy Tickets
£5.50 – £25.50

What People Say

Performing for the Douglas Music Society has been a memorable experience for me. I still vividly remember the warm atmosphere of the venue and the audience who showed incredible concentration which always allows the performer to play at his/her best.

Sunwook Kim

February 2014

Parbold was absolutely wonderful; truly! I honestly think it was the best small town recital organisation that I have ever experienced: the piano was superb, the hall was attractive and well-lit with good acoustics, it was sold-out with a very attentive audience and the volunteers were amazing.

Janina Fialkowska

October 2015

It was an absolute pleasure working with the amazing team at Parbold Douglas Music. Their level of professionalism for the events we took part in was really impressive from an artist’s perspective. Everything was so well organised, which put us at ease straight away, and we were made to feel extremely welcome and appreciated. Their audience is extremely lucky to have such an enthusiastic and committed team in their area, who are obviously passionate about bringing high quality music to Parbold. Long may they continue!

The Aquarelle Guitar Quartet

September 2018

Thanks to our sponsors for their generosity and continued support.

Sign up to our newsletter