It began with a very simple idea.

What if we brought exceptional musicians into one of Hampshire’s most extraordinary little churches?

St Hubert’s stands almost alone in a field in Idsworth, surrounded by the South Downs.

Its story stretches back almost a thousand years. Inside are nationally important medieval wall paintings. Outside, the Idsworth valley around it is beautiful.

But what makes it particularly special for music is its intimacy.

In 2026 we created St Hubert’s Music to see what might happen.

The response exceeded anything we could imagined. Concert after concert filled the church and audiences discovered the particular magic of hearing exceptional live music in this remarkable setting.

So, in 2027, we’re going further.

Nine concerts. A broader range of music. Established international performers alongside exciting emerging artists. And, for one special concert, an expansion into our sister church of St Michael and All Angels at Chalton.

We are also delighted to welcome internationally respected conductor and composer Jonathan Willcocks as our Honorary President this year.

Our ambition is not to become bigger, but to become even more special

We want to preserve what makes these evenings so magical.

Beautiful music, smaller audiences, an extraordinary space and a genuine connection between musician and listener.

St Hubert’s Music.

Extraordinary musicians. A remarkable place.