WHAT’S ON 2026!

27th February 2026

Balladeste Live at The Barn, The Curious Wine Cellar, The Ox House, Northleach
An Evening of Indo-Baroque Strings & Wine

Step into the enchanting sound world of Balladeste—the genre-defying duo of violinist Preetha Narayanan and cellist Tara Franks—on Friday 27th February 2025 at The Barn, Curious Wine Cellar, Northleach For one night only, experience their spellbinding blend of contemporary classical, Indian classical, baroque, and folk traditions.

Tickets are just £20, including Indian-inspired tiffin canapés, a welcome drink with music beginning at 7 pm, with two 30-minute sets and an interval. Ambient, soulful, and quietly powerful, Balladeste’s live performances are as emotionally resonant as they are musically adventurous—an unforgettable evening of sound, taste, and atmosphere.

“An extraordinary and beautiful listening experience.” — Folk Radio UK

24th April 2026

Celebrating Celtic Folk Music from Scotland’s leading String Quartet

The Cotswold Festival of Music presents The Maxwell Quartet in the glorious Church of St Peter and St Paul, Northleach, GL54 3HZ.

Join us for a Celtic celebration of folk and classical fusion, where every melody sings and every rhythm dances!

From the heart of Scotland’s folk tradition, Colin, George, Duncan and Elliott weave the essence of Celtic heritage into their music.

Experience the timeless spirit of folk and classical music.

Doors open at 6.00 PM.

The concert starts at 6.30 PM.

Dinner will follow at The Wheatsheaf Inn, Northleach, GL53 3EZ. Please book directly with The Wheatsheaf: https://bit.ly/WheatsheafDinner