IN MY non-working hours, I make a lot of mediocre art. I live alone and catch myself singing ridiculous songs aloud several times a day. I recently discovered oil pastels (which are essentially fancy crayons), and have been making joyful, ridiculous drawings of birds, flowers, and blocks of color […]
Jacksonville, OR – Friday, February 13, 2026: Britt has confirmed a slate of six more concerts for the 2026 summer season. This latest announcement brings together chart-topping country, indie-rock favorites, and jam-band icons; offering something unforgettable for every music lover.
Country star Jake Owen is bringing his feel-good anthems to the hill, while indie folk favorite […]
HAPPY 2026, friends! Britt announcements are well underway, and the excitement around this year’s summer season is palpable. Our programs team, led by Chief Program Officer Mike Sturgill, always works hard to ensure that Britt has something for every palate, and I think they’re really outdoing themselves this year. […]
Jacksonville, OR – Friday, January 16, 2026: Britt Music & Arts Festival is pleased to unveil the first wave of concerts for the 2026 summer season. This initial announcement marks the first of multiple lineup releases and offers an exciting preview of the diverse artists and performances heading to the Britt hill this year.
This first […]
Jacksonville, OR – Thursday, November 20, 2025: The Britt Festival Orchestra (BFO) announces its 2026 season, with three weeks of exciting outdoor programming in historic Jacksonville, Oregon, June 18–July 3, 2026. Under the leadership of Music Director Norman Huynh in his inaugural season at Britt, the Orchestra’s 64th season highlights orchestral favorites that showcase the […]
THE END of every year, for me, is a time of taking stock and focusing on lessons and joys from the year behind. For Britt, 2025 was an incredible—and challenging—year.
We continued our planning for the US Hotel, launched a new website, created a new logo inspired […]
IT’S FALL, and the Britt pavilion stage has gone quiet. Our staff is in the thick of planning for 2026 (and beyond), and this is often a time when you don’t hear from us as much. But this year, we have some exciting fall and winter programs in store!
On […]
AS BRITT PREPARES to wrap up for the season, community is on my mind. For the last several months, we’ve welcomed tens of thousands of patrons to over 40 concerts and events, representing a wide demographic of ages, backgrounds, and interests. On nights when the stars shine and the […]
As music director, Huynh will serve as principal conductor of the BFO’s summer season, shape long-term artistic planning, and help expand the orchestra’s reach and relevance across Southern Oregon and beyond.
Jacksonville, OR – Wednesday, August 6, 2025: The Britt Music & Arts Festival announced today that American conductor Norman Huynh will become the fifth music […]
Tuesday, July 22, 2025: Britt is proud to announce its second year of a special initiative to recognize and express gratitude to our region’s courageous firefighters/other fire personnel who play an integral role in protecting our community. As a gesture of appreciation, Britt is offering discounted Lawn tickets to the following upcoming shows: Dirtwire on […]
AUGUST IS UPON US, and with it 15 Britt shows and our fundraising gala to support the US Hotel capital campaign. It’s a big month! As always, there’s truly something for everyone this month, but there are a few highlights I want to share.
The August 8 show, Waxahatchee, is […]
ONE OF THE (possibly weird) things I adore about running arts organizations is flyby problem-solving. I often joke that we should gather arts administrators together, open a couple bottles of wine, and set out some of the world’s “unsolvable” problems. My bet is that at least one of them […]
Monday, June 16, 2025: Britt announces an update to its upcoming Britt Festival Orchestra concert, Lin Conducts Brahms & Korngold, taking place on Wednesday, June 18 at 8 PM at the Britt Pavilion. Violinist Blake Pouliot will now perform as the featured soloist, stepping in for William Hagen, who is unable to appear due to […]
ANOTHER SEASON BEGINS this month, and I couldn’t be more excited! There’s a lot to look forward to, starting with The Hill is Where the Heart Is annual kickoff party on June 6. As always, this admission-free event is not only our thanks to you, our neighbors, but is […]
Friday, April 11, 2025: Britt is delighted to share a number of exciting announcements with the community regarding this summer’s events. The time has come for Britt to release its final official list of shows for the 2025 summer season! This installment brings the summer season to a whopping 37 (29 Britt Live concerts and […]
Wednesday, April 30, 2025: Britt, Southern Oregon’s premier venue for live music and arts, announced its new brand and website this morning. Following a year of work with local community members, staff, board, and UK-based design firm Fiasco Design, Britt unveiled its brand new logo and website ahead of its 2025 season. The logo features […]
WITH BRITT SEASON right around the corner, the Hill is coming to life this month. Load in has begun, and our grounds and production crews are hard at work painting, sanding, improving electrical, installing equipment, and so much more. Preparing for the summer ahead is no small task. There’s […]
Friday, April 25, 2025: Britt is proud to deepen its partnership with the Latinx community in Southern Oregon through continued collaboration with its Latinx Advisory Committee. As a cornerstone of cultural enrichment in the region, Britt recognizes the importance of creating meaningful, inclusive programs that reflect the diverse voices of its community. Strengthening Britt’s […]
Medford, OR — Britt Music & Arts Festival is thrilled to announce the return of its beloved Rock Camp, a dynamic summer program designed to inspire and educate the next generation of musicians. After an eleven year hiatus, the Rock Camp is making a comeback this summer, offering young artists an immersive experience in […]
WITHIN A FEW DAYS, the entire Britt LIVE 2025 season will be in your hands. I’m thrilled with this season, which features legends galore (Earth Wind & Fire! Wynonna!!!) alongside some of the coolest newer bands around (Waxahatchee!!! Hermanos Gutierrez!!!)—it’s going to be an incredible […]
Friday, March, 2025: Britt Music & Arts Festival is thrilled to share the next slate of ten Britt shows for the 2025 summer season. While there are still more announcements to come, this batch of diverse artists are an exciting addition to Britt’s existing 2025 line-up. Britt is honored to host legendary country artist Wynonna […]
Jacksonville, OR – February 5, 2025 – The community is invited to join Britt on Sunday, March 2 from 1-5 PM to explore the recently purchased U.S. Hotel building before it undergoes a significant transformation into Britt’s new home! Learn about the history of the building, plans for the future, and support the renovation efforts […]
BRITT HAS ANNOUNCED our BFO season and around half our popular music shows, and it’s going to be another fabulous summer on the Hill. We’re thrilled for the return of legacy acts including Earth Wind & Fire and Chicago, and incredibly excited to welcome newcomers like Waxahatchee and Rainbow […]
Friday, February 14, 2025: Britt Music & Arts Festival is excited to announce the first installment of concerts for the 2025 summer season. The first of three official season announcements, this extensive group of shows features a wide array of musical artists, including first-time-to-Britt indie alt-rock band Rainbow Kitten Surprise, singer-songwriter Regina Spektor, country artists […]
IT’S 2025! The moment the calendar page flips to a new year, Britt springs into action! Every year presents new opportunities and challenges, and 2025 has some huge things in store. We’re so excited to share them with you!
You might have already gotten the announcement of this summer’s Britt […]
JANUARY 24, 2025, JACKSONVILLE, OR — The Britt Festival Orchestra (BFO) announces its 2025 season, with three weeks of exciting outdoor programming in historic Jacksonville, Oregon, June 12 – 28, 2025. Under the leadership of four guest conductors, Damon Gupton (June 12-13); Chia-Hsuan Lin (June 15-18); Roberto Kalb (June 21-23); and Normal Huynh (June 26-28) […]
JACKSONVILLE, OR — December 9, 2024 —Britt Music & Arts Festival is excited to announce four extraordinary guest conductors who will lead the Britt Festival Orchestra (BFO) during the 2025 classical season. Chia-Hsuan Lin, Roberto Kalb, and Norman Huynh will each conduct two performances during the festival’s renowned three-week classical series in June 2025. Damon Gupton […]
Tuesday, September 3, 2024: Britt Music & Arts Festival is thrilled to announce the acquisition of the historic U.S. Hotel building, a landmark in downtown Jacksonville, Oregon. This significant purchase underscores Britt’s ongoing commitment to preserving local heritage while enhancing cultural and artistic experiences for the community.
The U.S. Hotel building, constructed in 1880, has been […]
IT’S MY FAVORITE MONTH OF THE YEAR, and a perfect time to take stock of the many fortunes and blessings of 2024. Another Britt season has come and gone, and I’m grateful for the fabulous time we had with all of you on the Hill! Our live summer shows […]
Monday, October 7, 2024: Britt Music and Arts Festival is excited to announce a special discount for students in the community. The Britt season typically lasts from June to September, but the 2024 season is wrapping up a little later than usual with the final concert happening on October 14 featuring soul sensation Michael Kiwanuka […]
IN THE LAST FEW MONTHS, you’ve heard or read a fair bit from me about the acquisition of the United States Hotel building. What I’ve yet to share, though, is how that building purchase fits within the greater context of our vision for Britt in its next chapter: the […]
SUMMER IS WINDING DOWN, and with it our annual shows on the Britt hill. There are still a handful of amazing concerts this month—plus one extra-special show on October 14!—and it’s been a pleasure to spend summer with all of you in our beautiful concert hall under the stars!
People […]
IT’S HIGH SUMMER on the hill, and we’re having such fun already. We’ve enjoyed the fabulous Britt Festival Orchestra; welcomed legends like Willie Nelson and Ziggy Marley; enjoyed belly laughs with cast members from Whose Line Is It Anyway; and so much more. Despite extraordinarily hot weather, we’ve danced […]
Thursday, July 11, 2024: Britt Music and Arts Festival is proud to announce a special initiative to recognize and express gratitude to our region’s courageous firefighters who play an integral role in protecting our community. As a gesture of appreciation, Britt is offering two complimentary tickets to each firefighter for one of the following upcoming […]
THE BRITT SEASON is well underway, and I hope you’ve joined us for an event or two (or more)! Highlights for me already have included our neighborhood kickoff party, The Hill is Where the Heart Is; witnessing two amazing conductors leading the orchestra; and of course, the magical experience […]
FOR THE LAST 18 MONTHS, Britt’s board and staff have been working behind the scenes on our new strategic plan, outlining all our big dreams for the next five years. After 8 months of drafts and revisions, the plan was unanimously approved last month, and we’re thrilled to start […]
JACKSONVILLE, OR — Britt Music & Arts Festival has announced its full line up for the 2024 season, and all shows are now on sale to the general public. Shows newly added to this final general public on-sale include legendary hip-hop duo Atmosphere, folk artists Ray LaMontagne & Gregory Alan Isakov, and award winning soul […]
THE EXCITEMENT for the coming season at the Britt Festivals continues to grow. To add to the already extraordinary events, the festival has added “Art at the Britt.” During the Classical Season, eight Fine Artists will display their art in the lower Britt Garden area prior to the concerts and during […]
IT’S A SPRING SYMPHONY in the woodlands surrounding Jacksonville. The string section—Douglas firs, Ponderosa Pines, flowering big leaf maples, and the majestic madrones—swells around us with a fresh wash of greenery. Oregon grapes, hazelnuts, wild roses, snowberry sword ferns, miner’s lettuce, and white flowering buck brush comprise the lush […]
Monday, April 8, 2024, JACKSONVILLE, OR — Britt Music & Arts Festival is excited to announce the next slate of 12 Britt Presents shows for the 2024 summer season. With more announcements to come, this group of shows features a wide array […]
BRITT IS ONLY DAYS AWAY from its final announcements and presale. I love this time of year—not least because I can finally stop keeping the amazing secrets of our lineup! The work that happens behind the scenes to book a Britt season starts around a year in advance, so […]
JACKSONVILLE, OR — Britt Music & Arts Festival is excited to announce the next slate of six Britt Presents shows for the 2024 summer season. While there are more announcements to come, this group of shows features a wide array of musical artists, including first-time-to-Britt country artists Chris Young and Randy Houser, Jamaican reggae […]
JACKSONVILLE, OR — The Britt Festival Orchestra (BFO) announces its 2024 season, with three weeks of exciting outdoor programming in historic Jacksonville, Oregon, June 13 – 29, 2024. Under the leadership of Artistic Advisor Peter Bay and Guest Conductor Alexandra Arrieche, the Orchestra’s 62nd season highlights film music alongside beloved classical favorites. The season features […]
MARCH IS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH! This year, the Britt Festival Orchestra is proud to present several extraordinary women on our stage. I’m grateful to live in a time and place when orchestras are finally taking note of the many women who have performed and created extraordinary works for orchestra. […]
IT’S FEBRUARY! The days are getting longer, and there’s plenty of news to share from the Britt hill.
You might have noticed that we’ve been announcing shows in a different way this year. After talking with plenty of you about the desire to organize […]
MEDFORD, OR — Britt Music & Arts Festival announces that its 2024 Britt Festival Orchestra season will be led by a pair of guest conductors: Peter Bay and Alexandra Arrieche.
Following the departure of Teddy Abrams, and prior to launching its search for the Britt Festival Orchestra’s next conductor, the Britt Festival Orchestra will […]
News from Britt Hill – Dec 2023/Jan 2024
I can’t believe it’s the holiday season already! Wasn’t it just summer on the Britt hill? Yet here we are in the season of gratitude, giving, and—if your traditions are anything like mine—eating.
There’s so much on my list to be grateful for: this extraordinary community, our beautiful venue, […]
Well. I think we all experienced it: the end of August was a real doozy.
I think by now, everyone has heard that Britt canceled four shows due to smoke. What a heartbreaker! We had a gorgeous season, but those four shows constituted 10% of our total programming. Like all […]
As you read this, another Britt season is drawing to a close. It’s been an incredible summer of performances: The Princess Bride with the Britt Festival Orchestra; Diana Ross; Ringo Starr; Kelsea Ballerini; Tig Notaro; Ashley McBride; Buddy Guy; and so many more We’ve welcomed almost 60,000 people to […]
Britt is well underway, and there’s lots of updates on the hill! We’re composting our food waste this year, and at the end of the season all that compost will be used to fertilize our gardens and lawn. We have amazing food trucks to complement our longtime concessions vendor, […]