Picnic Prom

Syd Lawrence Orchestra & Marvin Muoneké Quartet

Sunday 16 August

Booking opens on 19 march

Bringing our 30th anniversary celebrations to a joyful close, our Picnic Prom promises an unforgettable “Final Fling” evening celebrating the golden age of swing and jazz, led by the legendary Syd Lawrence Orchestra and the irresistible Marvin Muoneké Quartet.

Syd Lawrence Orchestra

Founded in 1967, the Syd Lawrence Orchestra brings over 50 years of Big Band brilliance, from the wartime hits of Glenn Miller and the drive of Count Basie to the timeless songs of Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald, delivered with trademark high-octane flair.

“So good it should be BANNED!”
Count Basie

“…the Syd Lawrence Orchestra ARE A MUST SEE & A MUST HEAR.”
Steve Walker, Big Band Presenter, Coastal Sounds

“This is the country’s finest Big Band.”
Alan Dell, BBC, Mr Big Bands

syd lawrence spotify playlist

Marvin Muoneké Quartet

Completing the bill, the Marvin Muoneké Quartet adds a fresh, soulful spark.

Fronted by the “young man with the old soul,” Marvin Muoneké, vocalist, pianist and arranger, the quartet blends classic swing and jazz standards with stylish original arrangements, creating an easy-going yet exhilarating soundtrack for a summer evening of relaxed listening, toe-tapping rhythms and picnic-perfect fun.

“A new vocal sensation in the UK”
Jazz FM

listen to Marvin Muoneké on spotify

Date & Times:

Sunday 16 August

4:30pm Gardens & restaurant open
5:00pm Garden music
6:30pm Main bands
9:10pm Approximate end

Tickets:

£49.00 ‍ ‍

Children aged 11+ are welcome

No dogs are permitted, except for assistance dogs

Please note, seating is unreserved for this event. We have configured the seating so that the audience surrounds the stage, with raked seating available in all seating blocks. 

booking opens on 19 march

Or call Bath Box Office on: 01225 463 362

  • Church Farm, Wingfield, (A366 Wingfield Road), BA14 9LE

    Click here for full venue details along with transport options.

    Wet weather

    Our purpose-built theatre is fully covered and performances go ahead whatever the weather. 

    Accessibility

    Our auditorium is accessible for wheelchairs. If you, or any member of your party require particular seating or have access needs, please inform Bath Box Office when booking your tickets to ensure we reserve the correct seating area for you.n text goes here

  • By car

    There will be free parking available onsite. Please consider sharing lifts with friends and family where possible. 

    The parking will be managed by our team of stewards and crew and well lit. 

    Please note, that you will be parking on a field so the ground will be uneven. If you, or any of your party are bringing a wheelchair, require accessible parking or have any mobility issues, please inform the box-office at the time of booking.

    There will be a drop off area by the path leading directly to the Saddlespan Auditorium for those with accessibility requirements. 

    By taxi

    There is a taxi service, Bradford on Avon Taxis, located at the railway station. Please visit www.bradfordonavon-taxis.co.uk for further information and bookings.  

    We recommend pre-booking your taxi with your preferred company, or Bradford on Avon Taxis (01225 862277), as it can be busy during our event season.

    If leaving by taxi, we suggest using the estimated end time on the specific event page as a guide for pick up time.  Please note, performance run times are approximate times only.

    By train

    There are regular trains to Bradford on Avon from London (change at Bath), Bristol, Chippenham and Westbury. Please visit www.gwr.com for train timetables and services.

    For the onward journey to Church Farm, there is a taxi service, Bradford on Avon Taxis, located at the railway station (see details above).

  • The Cowshed by Homewood

    Tables can be pre-booked at our restaurant, The Cowshed by Homewood. Guests with a restaurant table booking will also gain access to the Taittinger Champagne Bar.
    Booking opens on 19 March

    Picnics

    Guests are also welcome to bring tables and chairs or rugs to picnic within the grounds of Church Farm.

    A covered picnic area, The Picnic Canopy, will be also available to book on a first come, first served basis. Please note, there are limited sheltered areas if the weather is wet.
    Booking opens on 19 March

    A pop-up bar serving a selection of drinks including specially created cocktails for the season alongside wine, beer and soft drinks will also be available in the garden at all events.

THE COWSHED BY HOMEWOOD

Following its successful debut in 2025, The Cowshed by Homewood makes its return to If Opera for a second year, bringing an immersive dining experience back to Church Farm.

This season, the experience remains rooted in a celebration of Mediterranean-inspired, fire-cooked cuisine. Guests are invited to journey through a menu that celebrates Somerset’s finest produce, with locally sourced meats expertly flame-seared on the Somerset grill. Complementing these bold flavours are vibrant, fresh small plates harvested from our very own No-Dig Kitchen Garden, all paired with a signature wine selection curated by our esteemed partners.

Book your table (which is yours for the evening) and enjoy a delicious menu of locally sourced produce before an evening of spectacular music.

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booking opens on 19 march