What's on in Hitchin: A Night of Jazz at Benslow Music, Storytime with Ella Bailey and Kids Club Summer Workshop

By James Denselow 30th Jul 2025

Love live jazz?
Love live jazz?

What's On in Hitchin is brought to you by our sponsors Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation - home to Standalone Farm's Summer of Smiles.

Here is our list of top picks for events in and around Hitchin..

A Night of Jazz at Benslow Music

Join the ever popular Paul Eshelby and his band for an unmissable night of jazz classics in the lush surroundings of Benslow Music. 

Featuring: Ronnie Scott's artistic director James Pearson (piano), Paul Morgan (bass), award-winning Bobby Worth (drums), Simon Bates (saxophone), Jenny Howe (vocals) and Paul Eshelby (trumpet). Plus a support act showcasing next generation jazz talent. 

Wednesday 6 August, 7.30 pm

Tickets £20, free for under 27s on the door

Benslow Music, Benslow Lane, Hitchin SG4 9RB

Visit benslowmusic.org and see What's On

FREE Storytime and Craft with Ella Bailey

Fri 1 Aug at 10.30. Join illustrator Ella Bailey to find out all about her brand-new picture book Llama Library! Find out all about this unique and wonderful library of Llamas before making your very own perfect Llama to take home with you. FREE tickets please book on Eventbrite/use QR code (see our website or social media for details @nextpagebooksuk

Kids Club Summer Workshop 2

28th July – 1st August

4th August – 8th August

11th August – 15th August

18th August – 22nd August

This year we are running four weeks of workshops cross the summer and these are for children aged 5 – 14 years. They will take place from on the above dates and run from 10.30am – 3.30pm each day. The week-long workshops will include, amongst other creative activities, drama games, character building, scene improvisation and song and dance routines.

See more here.

Hitchin Town Pre-Season

Hitchin Town FC v Stevenage FC U18- Pre season friendly.

Saturday 2nd August, 3pm

Home Match- Top Field.

     

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