Mansion Concerts: Vivaldi Four Seasons at Wakehurst, Sussex

⭐ Set against the iconic Elizabethan Mansion at Wakehurst, this open air classical concert invites you to enjoy a summer evening of exceptional music in truly atmospheric surroundings. Arrive early to share a picnic with friends and family, or explore our street food and bar, then take your seat for a performance of one of classical music’s most recognisable works, hosted by BBC Radio 3 presenter and BBC Proms host Ian Skelly. Get your tickets for Mansion Concerts: Vivaldi Four Seasons! 

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Highlights
🎻 Enjoy a world-class concert in front of the historic Elizabethan Mansion, surrounded by Wakehurst’s beautiful scenery
🎵 Experience Vivaldi’s masterpiece, The Four Seasons, performed live by the acclaimed Sussex String Quartet & Friends
🍃 Gain unique insights into the music’s themes of nature and time with introductions by BBC Radio 3 presenter Ian Skelly
🍴 Arrive early to enjoy your own picnic or on-site street food and signature botanical cocktails, Pimm’s, and Prosecco 
🤩 Take in the stunning landscapes of Wakehurst wild botanic garden 

General Info
📅 Date: Saturday 4 July 2026
🕒 Time: 
- Open gates: 6 PM
- Concert starts: 7:30 PM
⏳ Duration: Approximately 2 hours, including a 30-minute interval
📍 Location: Selsfield Rd, Haywards Heath RH17 6TN, UK
👤 Age requirement: 8 years or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
♿ Accessibility: the venue is wheelchair accessible
🚗 Parking is included
❓ Please consult the FAQs of this experience here

Description
Settle in for an extraordinary evening of classical music as the Sussex String Quartet & Friends performs Vivaldi's ‘Four Seasons’ live at Wakehurst wild botanic garden. BBC Radio 3 presenter and BBC Proms host Ian Skelly introduces the performance, sharing insight into the music and its themes of nature and time, drawing on his book Harmony, co-authored with King Charles III and Tony Juniper. Don’t miss this magical open-air concert under the stars. Get your tickets for Mansion Concerts: Vivaldi Four Seasons!

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