Est. 1959
Haydn Wood
Music Festival
Celebrating Music Making
Classes for Everyone
Whatever you play, whatever your standard, we have a class for you!
Young Musicians
The Haydn Wood is a music festival for young people up to the age of 21.
Welcome to the Haydn Wood Music Festival
The Haydn Wood is an inclusive music festival located in the beautiful Colne Valley, Yorkshire, England. We aim to promote and encourage young musicians up to the age of 21, from all backgrounds and standards.
The Festival is held annually in November.
Last time…
Well done to all 2021 entrants!
We hope to see you again next year for the 62nd Haydn Wood Music Festival
Dozens of Classes
From the Recital Class to the Pre-grade 1s, there is a class for you! All classes are competitive, with certificates and trophies to be won, and all competitors will receive a handwritten sheet, specially for them and written by the adjudicator, with professional tips and advice.

“The Haydn Wood is absolutely incredible – I’ve learnt so much through it and it’s been so fun!”
“Fabulous adjudicator, great organisation, beautiful location… This is one truly special music festival.”
About Haydn Wood
1882 – 1959
Born in Slaithwate, within a few miles of where the festival is currently based, Haydn Wood was one of the leading English composers of his day. One of his most famous works, “Roses of Picardy”, written during World War 1, is known the world over for its sentimental beauty. The festival was formed in 1959 to commemorate his truly incredible life.
Next time…
The next festival is going to be on the 18th and 19th of November 2022 and held at the Linthwaite Methodist Church, West Yorkshire.