The inaugural Tenby International Music Festival will take place this summer in the seaside town, welcoming artists from all over the world - alongside incredible Welsh talent.

The Festival will be held from Thursday, July 31 to Saturday, August 2.

“As proud Welsh musicians, we have long dreamt of creating a festival here that's rooted in the community and reaches out to the wider world,” said Welsh violinist Thomas Mathias, who along with Tenby pianist Dominic Ciccotti, is directing the Tenby International Music Festival.

“Our aim is to bring international artists to Tenby and share music from across the world with the local community. By bringing international musicians to Tenby, the Festival will offer an eclectic mix of concerts, suited to all ages and people. Our aim is to be as accessible as possible to the public.

“From July 31st to August 2nd, we'll be welcoming artists from Japan, America, Scotland, and England - alongside incredible Welsh talent - for three days of concerts at St Mary's Church, workshops for children at Tenby Museum, and the launch of a brand-new international composer academy in collaboration with the Wyoming International Chamber Music Festival, USA.

“We are delighted to be partnered with the Wyoming International Chamber Music Festival, located in Laramie (USA). Through this partnership, we will promote works of Wales and the USA in both festivals, and look to foster a strong relationship for years to come with our friends across the pond,” he added.

The weekend will get underway on the Friday at 6:30pm with the Interactive Children's Concert at Tenby Museum and Art Gallery, which will feature a fun-filled interactive concert for children – a playful musical adventure as part of the Festival.

On Saturday, at St Mary’s Church, at 1 pm - Piano Extravaganza, with the festival’s two solo pianists, Tenby’s own Dominic Ciccotti and Japan’s Yuki Minami will feature alongside the TIMF Chamber Orchestra, performing - Naoto Ohmasa’s Three Scenes in Paris; George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue; Amy Beach’s Quintet; and Astor Piazzolla’s Libertango.

That night, at the same venue at 7.30pm, will be the Piazzolla Four Seasons ‘Around the World in 60 Minutes’.

Join solo violinist Thomas Mathias and the TIMF ensemble to go on a journey around the world, performing - Astor Piazzolla’s Four Seasons of Buenos Aires; Florence Price’s Adoration; Duke Ellington’s Fantasy; Aaron Copland’s Hoedown; and Joseph Parry’s Myfanwy.

On the final day of the Festival, at 3:30pm - the music of Wales and Wyoming, will feature classic Welsh composers, as well as the winners of the event’s international composition competition; featuring - Morfydd Owen’s Romance; Karl Jenkins’ Palladio; Kian Ravaei’s Selection; along with new works from rising stars.

The Festival will close that Sunday evening, at 7:30pm, with a Violin & Piano Recital, when Thomas Mathias and Dominic Ciccotti present works for violin and piano in the final concert of the Tenby International Music Festival 2025.

Featuring - Astor Piazzolla’s Histoire du Tango; Amy Beach’s Romantic Pieces; Morfydd Owen’s Romance; and George Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess.