A music festival has announced its "dazzling programme" of "world-class" performances taking place this summer in the Scottish Borders.

Music at Paxton is set to treat music lovers at Paxton House on the banks of the River Tweed from July 18 to 27.

People will be able to enjoy different musical styles, including Western classical, opera, contemporary, Indian, folk, jazz, and Gaelic.

The festival will also feature family events, talks, workshops, and songs.

London Handel Players (Image: Supplied) Shows in the programme will be held at locations away from the grounds of Paxton House, including Norham, Berwick-upon-Tweed, and Duns.

Music at Paxton is offering free tickets to those under 26 through Cavatina Chamber Music Trust.

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There will also be concessions starting at £6 and several free concerts.

General booking for the festival opens on April 22, with priority booking for patrons and benefactors on April 7 and for friends on April 14.

Yevgeny Sudbin  (Image: Peter Rigaud) The festival will see performances from the Consone Quartet, the Carducci Quartet, the London Handel Players, and mezzo-soprano Helen Charlston.

There are also anticipated solo recitals from pianists Yevgeny Sudbin and Pavel Kolesnikov.

Angus Smith, artistic director, said: "Our distinguished guest musicians are once again offering a wonderful array of profound and inspirational music that embraces a wide range of compositional styles, and we firmly believe that the keynote of this festival will be 'having fun'.

"We invite audiences to explore music that will both entertain and challenge all our preconceptions, in concerts that will demonstrate the joy of experiencing live music performed by passionate artists who dedicate their lives to their art."

The main programme will also include the Carducci Quartet's tribute to two composer anniversaries, Kuljit Bhamra's celebration of Indian musical styles, and a performance by acclaimed actor Maggie Steed as the Princesse de Polignac.

Family-friendly and free concerts will be offered by the Northumbria Chamber Choir and Tròppos Quartet, among others.

There will also be a hands-on Indian music workshop for all to enjoy.

Find out more at musicatpaxton.co.uk.