Before 12pm, Music

German singer Andreas Scholl is one of classical music’s superstars, and has introduced countless listeners to the irresistible beauty of his countertenor voice. His acclaimed performances match exquisite grace in his singing with a charismatic stage presence, packed full of passion and an arresting freedom of expression.

Acoustic music showcase featuring headliners The Hollies and The Proclaimers, with performances over the weekend from The Christians, Wonder Stuff, The Quireboys, Baka Beyond, Gareth Gates, Curved Air, Police Dog Hogan, The Fake Thackrays, Patsy Matheson, and Me & Deboe.

All day music event with a number of acts.

The trumpeter and his accompanying musicians perform traditional jazz.

SUNDAY 27 OCTOBER Weekend events from 10am The Pill. Rebellion. Experimentation. Protest. Civil Rights. This weekend we look at the Vietnam protests, pop art, social change, the anti-nuclear movement, civil rights, the Profumo affair, Skiffle, the Beatles and maverick composers including Frank Zappa, Stockhausen…

SATURDAY 26 – SUNDAY 27 OCTOBER Weekend events from 10am The Pill. Rebellion. Experimentation. Protest. Civil Rights. This weekend we look at the Vietnam protests, pop art, social change, the anti-nuclear movement, civil rights, the Profumo affair, Skiffle, the Beatles and maverick composers including Frank…

Vocal showdown to find the finest beatboxers from all corners of the UK with various categories.

Music from jazz saxophonist Alex Watson and the Bastedo Band, as well as various stalls and activities including Shetland pony races, meet the animals, face painting, win a car raffle, crafts, BBQ and noodle bar and tombola.

A specially composed piece of acoustic music, from children from local primary schools St Albans and St Clement Danes, performed in the intriguing surrounds of St George's, Bloomsbury.

The group performs Afrobeat music drawing on their heritage in Angola and Congo.

The London-based, four-piece collective plays jazz-funk.

A musical tale with song, dance and instruments and unexpected adventures with sun, sea, sand and ice-cream.

• Written by: Chopin

The two pianists perform Mozart's Piano Sonata No 3 In B Flat, Chopin's Fantaisie In F Minor, Schubert's Allegretto from Divertissement A La Hongroise and Brahms's Two Hungarian Dances.

Two titans of the piano repertoire are performed by the formidable Swiss pianist Andreas Haefliger, whose combination of luxuriant richness and steely control in his impeccable playing have earnt him worldwide acclaim. Although his earlier works had been conceived for the wooden fortepiano, Beethoven needed the modern…

• Written by: Janacek

The tenor and his piano accompanist performs Janacek's The Diary Of One Who Disappeared.

A solo performance by the vocalist.

Widely celebrated as one of the world’s preeminent contemporary music ensembles, the Arditti Quartet is famed for its spellbinding performances that combine authority and passion. Yet its players are also respected for their perceptive readings of classic repertoire, including Janáček’s First String Quartet, whose…

The UK-based musician from Ghana performs a mix of world, jazz and funk.

The soprano performs various works.

A session for very young babies to make music, involving songs, movement and active listening.

Johann Sebastian Bach: St Matthew Passion .: (complete, performed in English) The Bach Choir's annual tradition of performing Bach's St Matthew Passion in English dates back to 1930. Today's audiences continue to appreciate the relevance and immediacy of the performances. Joining The Bach Choir is a ripieno choir…