Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment

The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment (OAE) is a world renowned orchestra which gives innovative, unique and vibrant performances using period instruments.

BREMF 2026

Brighton Early Music Festival

Established in 2002, Brighton Early Music Festival organises a series of vibrant events in venues around Brighton & Hove. Our flagship event is our autumn Festival, taking place each October.

OAE TOTS

Come and join the OAE on a musical adventure for 2-5 year olds and their parents and carers.

OAE TOTS II

Mozart: The Last Symphonies in Basingstoke

Mozart's World: The Last Symphonies

Southbank Centre

The largest arts centre in the UK, we’ve been the beating heart of London’s cultural life since 1951. Tradition meets innovation in our early music programme.

Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment - Mozart's World: The Last Symphonies

The Night Shift Shadwell

The Night Shift at The George Tavern

Early Music at Kings Place

Kings Place early music series bridges centuries with bold programming and powerful live experiences that connect historic music with modern audiences.

Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment - Bach, the Universe and Everything

Bach, the Universe and Everything

Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment - St John Passion

St John Passion

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 A west-facing view inside the nave of Smith Square Hall (Photo by Doyle of London | Creative Commons License)

Smith Square Hall

Smith Square Hall has been welcoming musicians and music lovers to Smith Square Hall since 1969. From lunchtime recitals, Baroque festivals, late night jazz, to activities for families, we bring the joy of music to ever-wider audiences.

Polyphony Messiah

Bach: St John Passion

The Night Shift Islington

The Night Shift at The Old Queen’s Head

Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment - The Anvil Basingstoke

Echoes of Hill and Horizon

Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment - The Creation

The Creation

Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment - Life of the Sea

Life of the Sea

Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment - Symphonie Fantastique

Symphonie Fantastique

Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment - Vienna 1897: Brahms' Last Concert

Vienna 1897: Brahms' Last Concert