Two of the most loved and respected musicians on the English folk scene, Jackie Oates and John Spiers return in December 2026 with their much-loved annual Christmas show, A Midwinter’s Night.

Warm, intimate and full of the quiet magic of the season, A Midwinter’s Night brings together traditional carols, songs and tunes from England and beyond, alongside the duo’s characteristically beautiful arrangements for voice, fiddle, viola and melodeon.

Multi award-winning contemporary folk artists Jackie Oates and John Spiers meld together their shared love of English traditional folk tunes and songs with their fine voices and expertly played acoustic instruments. Audiences can look forward to a fresh, uplifting and poignant evening. Their festive concerts are a beautiful and heart-warming antidote to the materialism that can be a feature of the Christmas season. The duo perform captivating traditional Christmas carols and tunes from England and beyond.