Graffham Festival 2024 takes place in the beautiful West Sussex village of Graffham, in the heart of the South Downs between Midhurst and Petworth.

This year's jamboree will feature concerts, a floral celebration, open studios, garden trails, films and much more. Among the top music names booked are the Benedetti Foundation Ambassador String Quartet, Future Talent’s young musicians and, Shane Hill & Jodie Elms Duo, with special guest performer Mike Hatchard and top folk/americanan band Noble Jacks. The world of theatre is represented by Shake It Up Shapespeare, while world renowned sculptor Philip Jackson will also feature. There’s something for all ages. For full details, check out Graffham Festival at Facebook.

Graffham is generally regarded as one of the county’s most photogenic, unspoilt and archetypal villages, nestling in the lee of one of the highest points of the South Downs and with its population of only around 500 today forming a vibrant community,

It has long held a reputation for punching well above its weight in the fields of the arts, craftwork, music, writing and gardening. Across the centuries, many of Britain’s best known exponents in these fields have called the village home.

Its festival, held in recent times every two years, is a way for its community today to show off its talents and enjoy performances by noted visitors. This year’s 10-day extravaganza will be its first since before the pandemic.