British Open Spring Festival Tickets Now on Sale

Discounts available for booking multiple events

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Tickets for the 104th British Open Spring Festival in Birmingham, UK in May are now on sale, with discounts available for those who book tickets to multiple events over the festival weekend.

Why it matters

The British Open Spring Festival is a longstanding and prestigious brass band competition that attracts top-level musicians from around the world. The availability of discounted tickets makes the event more accessible to fans and supporters.

The details

The festival will take place over the weekend of May 2-3, 2026. On Saturday, May 2nd, the Senior Cup will be held at Birmingham Town Hall starting at 10:00am, followed by the Senior Trophy at the Jennifer Blackwell Performance Space at Symphony Hall at 10:30am. On Sunday, May 3rd, the Grand Shield contest will take place at Birmingham Town Hall starting at 10:30am. Ticket prices range from £26 to £34, with a 20% discount available for those who book both Saturday events, and a 20% discount for those who book all three events. A £2.50 TicketPlan protection can also be added to each ticket.

  • Tickets are now on sale for the 104th British Open Spring Festival.
  • The Senior Cup and Senior Trophy contests will take place on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
  • The Grand Shield contest will take place on Sunday, May 3, 2026.

The players

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The organization that oversees the British Open Spring Festival and is selling tickets through its Town Hall and Symphony Hall website.

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The takeaway

The British Open Spring Festival remains a marquee event for brass band enthusiasts, and the availability of discounted tickets makes it more accessible for fans to attend multiple events over the festival weekend.