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25September
Fara
Advance Price: £21
“Feisty and toe-tapping… The quartet’s fresh and dynamic sound is a delight” – Songlines
FARA are a powerhouse in the Scottish folk music scene, igniting stages with their magnetic blend of spellbinding vocals, intricate harmonies, and driving fiddle tunes rooted in rich tradition of the Orkney Islands. With three award-winning fiddlers—Kristan Harvey, Jeana Leslie, and Catriona Price—joined by the sensational Rory Matheson on piano, FARA deliver a sound that is bold, passionate, and unmistakably their own.
Steeped in the centuries-old musical heritage of the Orkney Islands, FARA breathe new life into existing melodies while crafting original compositions that push the tradition forward. Their signature style weaves fiery fiddle sets with lyrical songwriting and three-part harmonies that soar with emotional intensity, creating performances that are as stirring as they are unforgettable.
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Otley Courthouse
Upcoming Events
21Aug
Children’s Music and Storytelling Workshop – Part of the Seasons of Culture Programme 2026
Creative music and art workshop for ages 7–12. Explore rhythm, instruments and storytelling in a fun, hands-on day.
24Aug
Stories, rhymes and salt dough play for under 5’s
Messy play and storytelling workshop for ages 0–5. Enjoy puppets, sensory play and creative activities in a relaxed, family-friendly session.
24Aug
Stories, rhymes and finger painting for under 5’s
Afternoon creative workshop for ages 0–5 with finger painting, storytelling, puppets and rhymes. A relaxed, hands-on session for young children and carers.
25Aug
Children’s Wet Felting Workshop – Part of the Seasons of Culture Programme 2026
Wet felting workshop for ages 7–13. Learn to create felted flowers and pictures using colourful wool in a hands-on, creative day session.
26Aug
Children’s Lego Printing Workshop – Part of the Seasons of Culture Programme 2026
Lego printmaking workshop for ages 9+. Create colourful layered prints using tiles and ink in a fun, hands-on afternoon session.
27Aug
Children’s Lego Robotics Workshop
Lego STEM workshop for ages 6–9. Build models and learn to programme motors, lights and sounds in a fun, hands-on session.
27Aug
Children’s Lego Robotics Workshop
Lego STEM workshop for ages 9–13. Build models and learn to programme motors, lights and sounds in a fun, hands-on session.
29Aug
One of the great folk artists of our time. Grammy nominated guitarist-accompanist of choice for Joan Baez, Mary Chapin Carpenter and more.
03Sep
Lunchtime Recital: Kenwood – Raesbeck Duo
Elizabeth Kenwood studied oboe at the Royal Academy of Music, Rotterdam Conservatorium, and the Banff Centre in Canada. She has performed widely across Europe, Canada, South East Asia, and Ukraine, where she’s taught and adjudicated.
03Sep
Film Society: The Marching Band
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05Sep
No frills, no gimmicks and no pretence. This 4-piece band celebrates the rich and diverse work of Bob Dylan.
06Sep
Exhibition On Screen: Turner & Constable
Celebrating the 250th anniversary of their births, this unmissable new documentary explores Turner and Constable’s intertwined lives and legacies alongside the groundbreaking Tate exhibition.
Otley Courthouse
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