The Tide Rises, The Tide Falls
The Big House Arts Festival presents The Tide Rises, The Tide Falls featuring Eliza Butterworth, Samrat Majumder Johan Barnoin and Olivia Warburton.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of chamber music and poetry for the opening concert of the inaugural Big House Arts Festival.
In the beautiful surroundings of Lincoln Cathedral's Chapter House, four award-winning artists come together for an intimate evening of song, poetry and solo music inspired by Shakespeare’s vision of the seven ages of human life.
Innocence and desire, ambition and wisdom, love and loss — this programme will trace a journey that captures the beauty, absurdity, and fragility of being human.
Johan Barnoin - Piano
10th April 2026, 7pm
The Chapter House, Lincoln Cathedral
A Portrait of Giulia
Join us for an evening of Jazz & Aperitivo on Saturday 11th April, as part of our inaugural festival weekend in Lincoln.
Rising star of the UK jazz scene, clarinetist and vocalist Giulia Marro released her debut album ‘A Portrait of Giulia’ in March 2025.
Having studied at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and Royal Conservatoire of the Hague, Giulia’s playing is steeped in tradition whilst remaining fresh and current due to her emotive improvisations. Whilst she is inspired mainly by the swing and bebop eras, Giulia’s original music has reflections of folk and blues music.
Tom Ward is a virtuosic pianist making waves in the UK jazz scene with recent performance highlights including the Royal Albert Hall, the Ladbroke Hall and many more.
The long-standing duo draw on a strong shared history of playing together. In the programme for this evening you can expect music from Giulia’s debut album, alongside favourite songs of the duo from the jazz canon.
11th April 2026, 7pm
The Chapter House, Lincoln Cathedral
Solem Quartet
The Big House Arts Festival presents: Solem Quartet
Praised for their “immaculate precision and spirit” (The Strad) and “cultured tone” (The Arts Desk), the Solem Quartet has established itself as one of the most innovative and adventurous quartets of its generation. We are delighted to welcome them to close the festival, where they will present a programme including Antonín Dvořák’s String Quartet No. 13 in G major, Op. 106.
Set within the historic beauty of Lincoln Cathedral's 13th‑century Chapter House, this concert invites audiences to hear familiar works anew and discover the vibrant possibilities of the modern string quartet.
12th April 2026, 6pm
The Chapter House, Lincoln Cathedral
Full Festival Ticket
You may also buy a full festival ticket at a reduced rate for all three main events.