"Incredible, eclectic, and relaxed. Just perfect. And you can even drink your drink in the pew!"
Roman River Music brings world-class, international classical musicians to magical, intimate, and often unexpected local heritage spaces in the wild and beautiful landscape of coastal Essex.
Our concerts are relaxed, friendly and affordable and we encourage people of all ages to come and enjoy music together.
"Brilliant. I've recently moved from London, and if this festival was there, I wouldn't have a hope of getting tickets, let alone be able to afford them."
Zélie Jopling founded the Roman River Festival and saw it grow for 25 years. We are hugely grateful for any donations in her memory, with all funds directed to the 26th Festival (29 September - 4 October 2026), and to supporting the festival into the next 25 years.
(Image: Zélie with her daughter Juliet at the opening of the 25th Anniversary Festival in Fingringhoe Church back in September)