OFF 26 Concert: Ellie Gowers + Owl Light Trio at New Road Baptist Church

Part of Oxford Folk Festival 2026

Doors open at 7:00pm, concert 7:30 - 9:30.

Since emerging on the UK folk scene with her 2022 debut album Dwelling by the Weir, Ellie Gowers has captivated audiences with songs rooted in folklore, ecology, and the nuanced stories of her hometown, Warwick. Lauded by The Guardian as “full of delicacy, precision, and gentle delight,” the album established her as a compelling new presence on the UK touring circuit.

While she remains deeply connected to the folk tradition, Ellie’s latest music marks a bold evolution in her sound — drawing inspiration from the likes of MIPSO and Jeff Buckley. Written in the wake of a demanding year on the road, her new material explores themes of distance, longing, and emotional duality, signalling a more expansive and contemporary direction in her songwriting.

The inventive, original and critically claimed Owl Light Trio play tunes they love on concertina (Jim Penny), fiddle (Jane Griffiths) and guitar (Colin Fletcher). ‘A vibrant blend of traditional tunes and innovative folk music’ (Tradfolk). Their material is self-written and trad tunes from Britain, Ireland and Europe, and their performances are always magical.

Tickets are priced: Supporter £23, standard £17 and pay a bit less £10. We accept online payments with PayPal. Please contact us directly for other options.

All under 16s must be accompanied by parent, guardian or an adult acting in loco parentis.

Travel options:

This venue is in Oxford city centre.

By bus: Most of the major bus routes stop within 2-10 mins walk.

By train: Oxford station is 0.5 miles away.

By car: We recommend using the Park & Ride, if possible. Bus journeys are free when parking at the Park & Ride car parks. The nearest car parks are at the Westgate shopping centre or next to the Icerink, both from Oxpens Road. Detailed information on parking options is available from https://www.oxford.gov.uk/parking-oxford

Access Information

• If you have a disability and need a personal assistant so that you can enjoy our events, we're happy to provide you with an extra ticket for them, free of charge. You can book a carer’s ticket when you book your own.

• There is ground level access to the Chapel. An accessible toilet is available on the ground floor.