This fun-filled session held in the Paxton House marquee introduces young children to the joy of live music through gentle folk melodies, rhythmic storytelling, and playful movement. Join in with songs in Scots, Gaelic, and English, and learn some simple stepdancing.

Following her spell-binding performance in partnership with the Consone Quartet in 2024, we are delighted that Helen Charlston returns this year with pianist Sholto Kynoch, in a programme that weaves together music from across the centuries, juxtaposing works from the Baroque with Romantic and contemporary songs.

Late 1970s West London was the setting for a remarkable explosion of cultural activity in film, dance and music as, against the background of tense political times, the British Asian community unleashed a wave of irresistible artistic expression.

Since making their debut in 2000 at Handel’s parish church – St George’s, Hanover Square, in London’s Mayfair – the London Handel Players have thrilled audiences across the world with their performances and recordings.