The launch of our 2026 summer season will take place on 22 February in Thaxted Parish Church at 3pm.

After Craig Ogden’s success this summer when he performed with the London Tango Quintet, he was the perfect choice to launch our 2026 season with the dynamic and innovative guitar quartet Aquarelle. Expect extraordinary performances and an expansive repertoire. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear their arrangements of music from various genres and works from major international composers. Our new Artistic Director, Christopher Weston has been curating our 40th anniversary Festival season and he and our Chair, Peter Donovan look forward to talking through the highlights with you during the afternoon (General booking opens on 16 March).

Join us for drinks and nibbles and enjoy the suitably warming music from Aquarelle to get us into the summer spirit!