In 1997 Egerton held its first Music Festival in order to raise funds for a new Village Hall. Hundreds of musicians and singers took part in a week of concerts and events that caught the imagination of audiences and performers alike. Six years later, with the Millennium Hall in place, Egerton Music Festival was established as a charity. Since then festivals have been held every three years, organised by a small group of enthusiasts living in the village. Since 2016 a weekend of concerts has been held in each of the years between festivals.

Over the years the chamber concerts and recitals have given us a chance to hear some first class musicians. Highlights must include, Isata Kanneh-Mason, The Sacconi Quartet, Duncan Chisholm, Freddy Kempf, Trio Berneray from Munich, the Baugé Trio from the Royal Opera Orchestra and Trio con Spirito. Soloists have included Gary Ryan, Ben Hancox, Camilla Pay, Elinor Gow, Jane Wisely, Robin Morrish and Paloma Kouider from Paris.