AD Concert Band

Upcoming Events

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Spring Concert at St Philips, Dorridge, 21st March 2026.

Our Spring Celebration Concert will take place at St Philips Church, Dorridge on the afternoon of 21st March 2026, launching the band's 50th Anniversary year.
As with the previous Dorridge concerts, all proceeds will support local charity Age UK Solihull.
The concert will feature a varied selection of pieces that the band has played over it's 50 year history, with examples including 'March Militaire', 'Pirates of the Caribbean', 'Stranger on the Shore', 'Land of the Mountain and the Flood', 'Sugar Blues', 'Beauty and the Beast', 'Toccata in D minor' and 'AD Excel' commissioned from Philip Sparke for the 40th anniversary,
Tickets can be purchased online here.

Summer Outdoor Concerts and Bandstands 2026.

This summer the band will be performing at the bandstand in Droitwich Lido Park on 31st May, Bromsgrove Bandstand on 19th July, Stratford Bandstand on 9th August and at Ilmington Country Show on 31st August.

Birthday Celebration at the Core Theatre.

This year the band celebrates its 50th Anniversary. A special concert will take place at the Core Theatre on 31st October, with a celebration party afterwards. Two new compositions will be commissioned and premiered, including one from Philip Sparke and one from Katrine Aziz.

Xmas Concert at St Philips, Dorridge, 5th December 2026.

Our Christmas Concert for 2026 will take place at St Philips Church, Dorridge on the afternoon of 5th December, concluding the band's 50th Anniversary year.
As with the previous Dorridge concerts, all proceeds will support local charity Age UK Solihull.
More details will be available later in the year.