What Is Creative Oundle?

Our Mission

Creative Oundle’s mission is to inspire, educate and entertain using the power of the creative and performing arts to transform and enhance our quality of life. We aim to enable all sectors of our community, including those who may lack access to high quality arts programming, to engage with and enjoy the arts.

What Is Creative Oundle?

Creative Oundle is the umbrella brand that ties together three entities, encompassing a broad range of events and audiences:

  • Creative Oundle Events – a year-round celebration of the arts, comprising regular musical, cultural, theatrical, and comedy events, but also extending to the annual Oundle Open Gardens experience and Party at the Wharf.
  • Creative Oundle Cinema – community cinema, held in the Queen Victoria Hall, with up to 10 screenings per year.
  • Creative Oundle for Organists – educational and residential courses for aspiring young organists.

Each Year We:

  • Present over 30 performances and events.
  • Engage over 70 professional and emerging professional performers.
  • Screen up to 10 films.
  • Welcome over 50 organ students and 10 tutors.
  • Sell 1000s of tickets.
  • Offer performing opportunities to many local amateur musicians and creators.
  • Engage with local organisations and groups, many of whom you can see here