'A CELTIC CELEBRATION': Traditional music from Ireland and Scotland, alongside original Celtic or Celtic inspired baroque pieces by composers such as: O'Carolan, Playford, Oswald, Eccles, Mell and others. Tickets: £15 Pre concert dining: £20 Free entry for under 27's 01462 459446 info@benslowmusic.org

FOUR BRITISH COMPOSERS With the country still reeling from the devastation of World War One, the British composers, Arnold Bax, Benjamin Britten, Frederick Delius and John Ireland produced some of their most enduring and thrilling work. All at very different stages of their lives and careers, this talk will look at the lives of these four composers with excerpts from their compositions from the year of 1929. The talk begins with a substantial buffet lunch (please inform Benslow of any dietary requirements when booking). Tickets: £15 01462 459446

The Rose Consort of Viols returns as part of the Hitchin Festival. Tickets: £15 Preconcert dining: £20 Free entry for under 27s 01462 45446 info@benslowmusic.org

An evening of stunning improvisations and jazz standards, set in an informal jazz-club atmosphere featuring the country's finest jazz musicians. Tickets: £15 01462 459446 info@benslowmusic.org

Enjoy Live music, workshops, food and drink, arts and crafts plus family activities in the grounds of Benslow Music. A great way to end Hitchin Festival.