Mellerstain Summer 2026 Season coming soon

The Society was formed in 1982 under the name “Borders Music And Arts Guild”.  Its objectives were to promote music and the arts through holding concerts and staging exhibitions and lectures.  It sought to provide a platform for young musicians starting out in their careers and many of them have since achieved acclaim, such as Steven Isserlis.

As the years progressed, more and more emphasis has been placed on music and now chamber music, with solo performers through to small ensembles, predominates. Accordingly in 2010, “Society” replaced the original “Guild” but the same aims and objectives, engaging young musicians who never seem to disappoint a discerning audience, is still pursued.

We welcome all to our concerts, where you are assured good music and good company. After every concert there is usually a reception in the Oval Room, with the evening’s artists providing an opportunity to socialise and discuss the evening’s music.  

We encourage concert goers to support the society by becoming members. Tickets will also be available for non-members and we are able to offer reduced prices for young people under 25 years old and free tickets for accompanied children under the age of 18. Included in the ticket prices are a welcome glass of Cremant de Loire in Mellerstain’s beautiful Oval Room at 7pm before each concert (all concerts start at 7.30) and also the opportunity to meet the evening’s artists after the concert at a reception after the performance.

All concerts this season will be at Mellerstain House. Due to the intimate nature of the historic Music Room at Mellerstain tickets are limited to just 60 per concert and are transferable (subject to availability, please contact us first) but not refundable.

We look forward to the new season of music and would like to acknowledge, with thanks, the generous support given by the Tillett Trust and the Countess of Munster Musical Trust to enable selected young artists to perform at Mellerstain.