What's On
Explore period-instrument performances of medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, classical and new music, and choral & vocal repertoire.
Festivals and Concert Series
Established and emerging artists are presenting inspiring programmes in festivals and concert series across the UK.

Banbury Early Music Festival
An exciting weekend for early music - fabulous concerts and workshops combined with instruments and sheet music shopping!

Salisbury Musick
A festival celebrating the wonders of early music, bringing concerts, talks and other events to Salisbury.

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.
Early Music News
Handpicked news stories from the world of Baroque & Early Music.

Continuo Foundation announces its 12th round of awards to Early Music ensembles in the UK
£105,000 in grants awarded to 28 projects, bringing the total funding for the UK Early Music sector since 2021 to £1.28 million.

New exhibition offers new perspectives on Handel's life and times in London
Opening on 17 September, 'Hallelujah House' brings rare manuscripts, letters and prestigious museum loans to Handel’s historic Brook Street home in London's Mayfair
Features
Discover the fascinating world of Baroque & Early Music through artist interviews, festival reviews, playlists, album features, and expert insights.

Exploring the golden age of the ‘City of Dreams’
‘City of Dreams’ is an exploration of two centuries of Renaissance Florence at Brighton Early Music Festival. We spoke to Oliver Webber, founder of Monteverdi String Band, and writer Saria Steyl about how the project came together.

The soundtrack of imagination: David Yardley and Green Dragon Guild of London
Medieval countertenor David Yardley, Artistic Director of Green Dragon Guild of London, discusses Medieval music, Southwark’s layered history, and how imagination and meticulous research meet in performance in our latest podcast.

Guitar Meets Square Piano: Nathaniel Mander and Declan Hickey
Continuo Connect talks to guitarist Declan Hickey and harpsichordist Nathaniel Mander about their upcoming “Dukatenkonzert” in London and the instruments they will be playing.

In conversation: Tabea Debus
Continuo Connect talks to Tabea Debus about her latest Continuo-supported project with ensemble Palisander.

Playlist: Continuo Patrons
A playlist of tracks by Continuo Foundation Patrons Mary Bevan, Emma Kirkby, Rachel Podger and Ashley Solomon in celebration of the UN International Day of Charity.

Handel’s Messiah – the Salisbury connection
There is an oddly persistent local story that a performance of Messiah was given in the chapel room over St Anne’s Gate when Handel stayed in Salisbury in 1739 with his friend James Harris of Malmesbury House in the close.









