Support the Ryedale Festival

Join our community of supporters…

Every year, the Ryedale Festival welcomes outstanding performers from all over the world to perform a wide-ranging and distinctive programme in spectacular venues in and around Ryedale, North Yorkshire – an area full of history and natural beauty. Described by The Guardian as ‘the jewel in Yorkshire’s cultural crown’ and by The Times as ‘Yorkshire’s boldest festival’, it enjoys a large, loyal and enthusiastic audience, the warm support of the local community and a reputation as one of the most exciting and enterprising summer festivals in Europe. It also creates valuable opportunities for the next generation through its work with young artists, and in local schools and community groups.

Our generous supporters are at the heart of the festival. Join us to become part of a like-minded community of music-lovers and enjoy exclusive benefits that bring you closer to our work, including priority booking, discounted tickets, behind the-scenes access and members-only events, from as little as £5 per month. Our supporters make the Festival what it is, helping us enhance lives through music and share concerts with more people every year. Please join us if you can.

…and help make great music in beautiful places.

Become a supporter

Our generous supporters are at the heart of this famous and friendly festival. By becoming a Friend, Member, Patron, or Benefactor you join a like-minded community of music lovers and enjoy exclusive benefits that bring you closer to our work, including priority booking, discounted tickets, behind-the-scenes access and members-only events, from as little as £5 per month.

Find out more and fill in an application form

Join our Volunteers

The Festival is fortunate to have a dedicated community of enthusiastic volunteers. New volunteers are always warmly welcome – it’s a team effort and everyone has a part to play. Be part of a community of likeminded individuals who do their part to make
great music thrive in beautiful Ryedale and North Yorkshire places and know you have made a vital contribution to support the future of our famously friendly festival.

Find out more and fill in an application form

Make a donation

If you enjoy our music making please do consider making a donation. Every penny goes a long way and helps us plan with confidence and ambition, bringing great music and artists to the places you love.

Find out more and make a donation online today

Leave a lasting legacy

By remembering the Ryedale Festival in your will, you help ensure that future generations will continue to be inspired by live music. Every gift, no matter how small, will support our work to bring great music to beautiful Yorkshire places and help nurture the next generation of talented performers.

Download an expression of interest form