Summer of Play: live music
Listen to live music fill the air, playing some well know tunes on saxophones, all part of our jam-packed Summer of Play.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Hear Spa Sax, a saxophone quintet, and Saxophony, a saxophone quartet, fill the air with a range of easy listening music including some popular tunes and a couple of light jazz items.
Spa Sax will be playing their music from the ball games field at 1pm on Saturday 30 August.
Saxophony will be playing their music from the ball games field at 1pm on Monday 25 August.
Lay out a picnic blanket, sit and listen to them play, have a dance and do sing along if you know the tune.
Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank.
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Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Check admission pricesThe basics
- Meeting point
Head to the ball games field, just behind the visitor centre.
- What to bring and wear
Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.
- Accessibility
There is level access and hard standing paths to the ball games field. The grass on the field is cut short but could be difficult to navigate if very wet.
- Other
Spa Sax are a saxophone ensemble based in Harrogate who perform a mix of original music for saxophones as well as arrangements and covers.
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