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Tuesdays@1 Organ Recitals

Tuesdays@1 Organ Recitals

When: September 15, 2026, 1:00 pm

Venue: Bath Abbey

Tuesdays@1 Organ Recitals

Tuesdays@1 Organ Recitals run every Tuesday lunchtime from May – October. Guest organists perform on our magnificent Klais Organ.

September Organists:

  • 1 Sept – Gavin Phelps, Wells Cathedral School
  • 8 Sept – Paul Greally, Westminster Abbey
  • 15 Sept – Huw Williams, Jane Austen Festival
  • 22 Sept – Frankie Tempest, Bath Abbey
  • 29 Sept – Sebastian Thomson, Oxford

All are welcome.

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Lunchtime Recital – St Luke’s Olivos Choir (Buenos Aires)

Lunchtime Recital – St Luke’s Olivos Choir (Buenos Aires)

When: September 16, 2026, 1:30 pm

Venue: Bath Abbey

A Musical Kind of Little Wilderness

A Musical Kind of Little Wilderness

When: September 16, 2026, 6:30 pm

Venue: Bath Abbey

A Musical Kind of Little Wilderness

Jane Austen, Music and the Great Outdoors

By placing her writing desk by the window, Jane Austen positioned herself at the border between two worlds: Indoors and Out…

Jonathan Delbridge and Penelope Appleyard take audiences on a musical jaunt on the wild side to explore Jane Austen’s love of music and the outdoors and her use of these in her novels. Listeners will embark on a road trip from Jane’s own garden, past Pemberley and all the way up to Scotland, taking in a spot of Regency landscape design!

Performed in period clothes and with an authentic square piano from 1814, The Little Song Party blends scholarship with entertainment in their distinctive, witty style, celebrating all the fun and creativity of domestic music-making.

A scripted mix of music and speech, the playlist for the journey includes Voi Che Sapete by Mozart, Silent Worship by Handel, The Yellow Hair’d Laddie, and Auld Lang Syne, as well as poetry and much more.

West-Country based voice and historic piano partnership The Little Song Party perform creative and entertaining recital programmes on historical themes. They are currently focusing on domestic music of the Regency era. Frequently to be found in period costume, chauffeuring a 209-year-old Broadwood square piano, ‘Lady Catherine’, around the UK in a Skoda estate, Penelope and Jonathan travel around performing their unique semi-theatrical programmes.

  • festivalfestivalThe Jane Austen Festival
  • datedateWed, 16 Sep 2026
  • locationlocationBath Abbey
  • timetime6:30pm
  • ticketticket£15

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Tuesdays@1 Organ Recitals

Tuesdays@1 Organ Recitals

When: September 22, 2026, 1:00 pm

Venue: Bath Abbey

Tuesdays@1 Organ Recitals

Tuesdays@1 Organ Recitals run every Tuesday lunchtime from May – October. Guest organists perform on our magnificent Klais Organ.

September Organists:

  • 1 Sept – Gavin Phelps, Wells Cathedral School
  • 8 Sept – Paul Greally, Westminster Abbey
  • 15 Sept – Huw Williams, Jane Austen Festival
  • 22 Sept – Frankie Tempest, Bath Abbey
  • 29 Sept – Sebastian Thomson, Oxford

All are welcome.

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The Four Seasons & The Lark Ascending by Candlelight

The Four Seasons & The Lark Ascending by Candlelight

When: September 26, 2026, 7:30 pm

Venue: Bath Abbey

The Four Seasons & The Lark Ascending by Candlelight

Experience breathtaking music by some of classical music’s greatest composers, performed by some of the country’s finest classical musicians, all presented in stunning candlelight.

At the heart of the concert is Antonio Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, the most recorded work in classical music and a defining showpiece for solo violin. Each concerto depicts a different season, shaped by accompanying poems – possibly written by Vivaldi himself. Across the four concertos, Vivaldi transforms the natural world into vivid musical scenes, evoking birdsong and buzzing flies, harvest celebrations, drunken revellers, barking dogs, summer storms and winter ice.

Alongside this, Vaughan Williams’ The Lark Ascending, composed on the eve of the First World War, offers a more reflective perspective. Inspired by George Meredith’s poem, it captures a pastoral world on the brink of change, its soaring violin line suggesting a lark gliding high above the mechanised world below, “lost on his aerial rings / In light, and then the fancy sings.”

Opening the programme we have Mozart’s Overture to The Marriage of Figaro, an opera drawn from Beaumarchais’ recently banned comedy, in which a philandering count attempts to seduce his servant’s fiancée, only to be outmanoeuvred by the servants and his own long-suffering wife.

Whether you’re already in the know or completely new to classical music, this is a programme to be enjoyed by all.

Programme to include
Mozart – Overture to The Marriage of Figaro
Vaughan Williams – The Lark Ascending
Mozart – Flute Quartet in D
Vivaldi – The Four Seasons

Artists
Charlie Lovell-Jones – Soloist

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Tuesdays@1 Organ Recitals

Tuesdays@1 Organ Recitals

When: September 29, 2026, 1:00 pm

Venue: Bath Abbey

Tuesdays@1 Organ Recitals

Tuesdays@1 Organ Recitals run every Tuesday lunchtime from May – October. Guest organists perform on our magnificent Klais Organ.

September Organists:

  • 1 Sept – Gavin Phelps, Wells Cathedral School
  • 8 Sept – Paul Greally, Westminster Abbey
  • 15 Sept – Huw Williams, Jane Austen Festival
  • 22 Sept – Frankie Tempest, Bath Abbey
  • 29 Sept – Sebastian Thomson, Oxford

All are welcome.

Find out more here.

Fever Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons

Fever Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons

When: October 2, 2026, 7:00 pm

Venue: Bath Abbey

Fever Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons

⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Bath. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Coldplay & Imagine Dragons at Bath Abbey under the gentle glow of candlelight.

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General Info
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
❓ View the FAQs for this event here
🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone

Programme

  • Coldplay – Clocks
  • Imagine Dragons – Radioactive
  • Coldplay – Adventure of a Lifetime
  • Coldplay – Fix You
  • Imagine Dragons – Eyes Closed
  • Imagine Dragons – Nice to Meet You
  • Coldplay – The Scientist
  • Coldplay – feelslikeimfallinginlove
  • Imagine Dragons – Follow You
  • Imagine Dragons – Bad Liar
  • Imagine Dragons – Believer
  • Coldplay – Sky Full of Stars
  • Coldplay – Viva la Vida

Performers

  • String Quartet – To be announced!

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Fever Candlelight Concert: The Best of Hans Zimmer

Fever Candlelight Concert: The Best of Hans Zimmer

When: October 2, 2026, 9:00 pm

Venue: Bath Abbey

Fever Candlelight Concert: The Best of Hans Zimmer

⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Bath. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Hans Zimmer at Bath Abbey under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Book tickets online HERE

General Info
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
❓ View the FAQs for this event here
🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone

Programme

  • Time from Inception
  • This Land from The Lion King
  • Zooster’s Breakout from Madagascar
  • Supermarine from Dunkirk
  • Honor from The Pacific
  • A Dark Knight from The Dark Knight
  • Wonder Woman Suite
  • Cornfield Chase from Interstellar
  • Dune Suite
  • Gladiator Suite
  • Discombobulate from Sherlock Holmes
  • Pirates of the Caribbean Suite

Performers

  • String Quartet – Allegrezza String Quartet

Bath Camerata 40th Anniversary Concert

Bath Camerata 40th Anniversary Concert

When: October 3, 2026, 7:30 pm

Venue: Bath Abbey

Bath Camerata 40th Anniversary Concert

Join Bath Camerata as we mark 40 years of choral music-making with a special anniversary performance of The Creation by Joseph Haydn.

To celebrate this milestone, the choir returns to the magnificent setting of Bath Abbey to bring you one of the most uplifting and life-affirming works in the choral repertoire. From its famous opening depiction of chaos to the radiant choruses that follow, The Creation is a work that captures a sense of wonder and joy – making it a fitting choice for this anniversary year.

Over the past four decades, Bath Camerata has built a reputation for vibrant, high-quality performances, bringing singers and audiences together through a shared love of choral music. This concert celebrates that journey; past, present, and future.

Joined by the Bristol Ensemble and soloists Ellie Neate and William Searle, this promises to be a memorable and moving evening in one of the UK’s most beautiful concert spaces.

Whether you have sung with us, supported us, or are discovering Bath Camerata for the first time, we warmly invite you to be part of this special occasion.

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Tuesdays@1 Organ Recitals

Tuesdays@1 Organ Recitals

When: October 6, 2026, 1:00 pm

Venue: Bath Abbey

Tuesdays@1 Organ Recitals

Tuesdays@1 Organ Recitals run every Tuesday lunchtime from May – October. Guest organists perform on our magnificent Klais Organ.

October Organists:

  • 6 Oct – Rashaan Rori Allwood, University of Western Ontario
  • 13 Oct – Young organists
  • 20 Oct – Charles Francis, Eastman Conservatory, Rochester NY
  • 27 Oct – Paul Carr, Birmingham

All are welcome.

Find out more here.

Organ Tours

Organ Tours

When: October 6, 2026, 1:50 pm

Venue: Bath Abbey

Organ Tours

Join our organist for a special behind the scenes tour of the organ. There are 6 tickets available for each tour, numbers are limited due to the small space in the organ loft.

Times:

  • 1.50pm
  • 2.20pm

Dates (All Tuesdays):

  • 5th May
  • 2nd June
  • 7th July
  • 4th July
  • 4th August
  • 1st September
  • 6th October

Tickets: £15 (Includes a guided Organ Tour + Abbey & Discovery Museum Entry)

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An Evening of Kate Bush at Bath Abbey

An Evening of Kate Bush at Bath Abbey

When: October 9, 2026, 7:30 pm

Venue: Bath Abbey

An Evening of Kate Bush at Bath Abbey

An Evening of Kate Bush – performed live by a full band, vocalists and string quartet in the ethereal surroundings of Bath Abbey.

Let Me In are back with a brand new show, exploring the evocative music of Kate Bush, on a UK Cathedral tour in late 2026.

After three years of sell out productions, including An Evening of Radiohead and An Evening of Pink Floyd, Let Me In Presents are proud to announce a brand new show, featuring a 10 piece band, accompanied by the ever-present Mike Nowland String Quartet.

The show will move through Kate Bush’s music chronologically, starting with the groundbreaking debut album – The Kick Inside – and delving deep into classics such as Hounds of Love and Never For Ever, until we reach the maternal warmth of 2005’s multi-award winning comeback record – Aerial, touching on everything in between.

Expect the classics – Running Up That Hill (recently featured in Netflix’s Stranger Things), Cloudbusting, Wuthering Heights, but also some rarities and hidden gems, including The Ninth Wive suite, from Hounds of Love,in it’s entirety.
This is a deep exploration of Kate’s music, curated by avid fans of her music for avid fans of her music.

Your band for the evening will be fronted by the sensational Lydia Gardiner (An Evening of Radiohead & Pink Floyd), alongside Eleanor Kinsey, Amelia Harrison, Lucia Carmignani, Colleen Curran, Alfie Woods, Bruce Higgs, Daniel Anketell, Josh Semans & Musical Director – Ewan Steady.

The band will be accompanied by very special guests and nationally renowned string players – the Mike Nowland String Quartet.

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An Evening of Kate Bush at Bath Abbey

An Evening of Kate Bush at Bath Abbey

When: October 10, 2026, 7:30 pm

Venue: Bath Abbey

An Evening of Kate Bush at Bath Abbey

An Evening of Kate Bush – performed live by a full band, vocalists and string quartet in the ethereal surroundings of Bath Abbey.

Let Me In are back with a brand new show, exploring the evocative music of Kate Bush, on a UK Cathedral tour in late 2026.

After three years of sell out productions, including An Evening of Radiohead and An Evening of Pink Floyd, Let Me In Presents are proud to announce a brand new show, featuring a 10 piece band, accompanied by the ever-present Mike Nowland String Quartet.

The show will move through Kate Bush’s music chronologically, starting with the groundbreaking debut album – The Kick Inside – and delving deep into classics such as Hounds of Love and Never For Ever, until we reach the maternal warmth of 2005’s multi-award winning comeback record – Aerial, touching on everything in between.

Expect the classics – Running Up That Hill (recently featured in Netflix’s Stranger Things), Cloudbusting, Wuthering Heights, but also some rarities and hidden gems, including The Ninth Wive suite, from Hounds of Love,in it’s entirety.

This is a deep exploration of Kate’s music, curated by avid fans of her music for avid fans of her music.

Your band for the evening will be fronted by the sensational Lydia Gardiner (An Evening of Radiohead & Pink Floyd), alongside Eleanor Kinsey, Amelia Harrison, Lucia Carmignani, Colleen Curran, Alfie Woods, Bruce Higgs, Daniel Anketell, Josh Semans & Musical Director – Ewan Steady.

The band will be accompanied by very special guests and nationally renowned string players – the Mike Nowland String Quartet.

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Tuesdays@1 Organ Recitals

Tuesdays@1 Organ Recitals

When: October 13, 2026, 1:00 pm

Venue: Bath Abbey

Tuesdays@1 Organ Recitals

Tuesdays@1 Organ Recitals run every Tuesday lunchtime from May – October. Guest organists perform on our magnificent Klais Organ.

October Organists:

  • 6 Oct – Rashaan Rori Allwood, University of Western Ontario
  • 13 Oct – Young organists
  • 20 Oct – Charles Francis, Eastman Conservatory, Rochester NY
  • 27 Oct – Paul Carr, Birmingham

All are welcome.

Find out more here.

A Night at the Opera by Candlelight

A Night at the Opera by Candlelight

When: October 16, 2026, 7:30 pm

Venue: Bath Abbey

A Night at the Opera by Candlelight

A Night at the Opera is one of London Concertante’s most popular shows.

Featuring four soloists, each singing solo arias as well as duets, trios and quartets, accompanied by a live orchestra, this programme takes you on a journey through some of opera’s greatest showstoppers. The music includes works by Mozart, Puccini, Verdi and Rossini, from operas including The Magic Flute, La traviata, Madama Butterfly, Tosca, Turandot and many more.

Highlights include ‘Largo al factotum’ from The Barber of Seville, the triumphant ‘Toreador Song’ from Carmen, the tender beauty of ‘O mio babbino caro’, and the soaring finale ‘Nessun dorma’, as well as celebrated ensemble moments — from Mozart’s serene trio ‘Soave sia il vento’ from Così fan tutte to Verdi’s dramatic quartet ‘Bella figlia dell’amore’ from Rigoletto.

Whether you are discovering opera for the first time or returning for another unforgettable evening, this programme promises passion, drama, laughter and music that lingers long after the final note.

Programme
Programme to include a selection of the absolute stand-outs from the world of opera, featuring the sublime ‘Soave sia il vento’ from Mozart’s Così fan tutte, Puccini’s ‘Nessun dorma’, and the iconic ‘Habanera’ from Carmen, alongside much-loved favourites such as Rossini’s ‘Largo al factotum’, Verdi’s ‘La donna è mobile’, and Puccini’s soaring ‘O mio babbino caro’.

Artists
Claire Wild – Soprano
Rebecca Afonwy-Jones – Mezzo-soprano
Dominick Felix – Tenor
Philip Smith – Baritone

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Bach Resounding

Bach Resounding

When: October 17, 2026, 7:30 pm

Venue: Bath Abbey

Bach Resounding

An uplifting evening of J S Bach resounding exuberantly through every corner of Bath Abbey

Mass in F major BWV 233
Cantata BWV 21
Brandenburg Concerto No 1 BWV 1046

Bath Bach Choir comes home to present an evening devoted to the master, pairing his intimate Mass in F and substantial Cantata BWV 21 with the familiar strains of the first ‘Brandenburg’ Concerto.

Composed around 1719-20, Bach’s four-movement Brandenburg Concerto No 1 opens the programme, creating a sense of occasion with its rhythmic energy, colourful orchestration and lively interplay between strings, wind and horns. The opening movement has a wonderfully festive character, with the horns providing hunting-like brilliance. In contrast, the second movement is quiet and lyrical, with the oboes and strings creating a more reflective atmosphere. The third movement returns to lively Baroque energy, while the finale is a polonaise – a Polish-style dance – followed by a fast minuet and trio, giving the concerto an unusually varied sequence of dances and moods.

Bach’s Mass in F major brings warmth and expressive depth, a compact and richly varied example of his sacred choral writing. Much smaller in scale than his monumental Mass in B minor, it belongs to a group of four so-called Lutheran Masses that Bach assembled around the 1730s, probably drawing on music he had written earlier. The Mass sets the first two sections of the traditional Latin Mass: Kyrie (asking for mercy) and Gloria (a joyful proclamation of praise), using a four-part choir with soloists, strings, wind and continuo.

Cantata BWV 21, Ich hatte viel Bekümmernis (‘I had much affliction in my heart’) is one of Bach’s most emotionally powerful cantatas, less of a Baroque religious work than an exploration of the human experience of suffering, hope and ultimately joy. Scored for four vocal soloists, chorus and orchestra, it takes the listener on a remarkable musical journey, from a dark and restless opening chorus to an uplifting final movement, where the darkness has been transformed into radiant confidence and joy. Bath probably composed it in 1713 during his time in Weimar, revising it several times afterwards. It was performed in Leipzig on the third Sunday after Trinity in 1723.

As it approaches its 80th anniversary, Bath Bach Choir is delighted to give a warm welcome to instrumentalists from Bristol Ensemble Baroque, and singers from Oxford Bach Soloists, to complete the line-up for what will be a heartwarming evening of musical brilliance in Bath Abbey.

Bath Bach Choir
Bristol Ensemble Baroque
Oxford Bach Soloists
Benedict Collins Rice conductor

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Tuesdays@1 Organ Recitals

Tuesdays@1 Organ Recitals

When: October 20, 2026, 1:00 pm

Venue: Bath Abbey

Tuesdays@1 Organ Recitals

Tuesdays@1 Organ Recitals run every Tuesday lunchtime from May – October. Guest organists perform on our magnificent Klais Organ.

October Organists:

  • 6 Oct – Rashaan Rori Allwood, University of Western Ontario
  • 13 Oct – Young organists
  • 20 Oct – Charles Francis, Eastman Conservatory, Rochester NY
  • 27 Oct – Paul Carr, Birmingham

All are welcome.

Find out more here.

Lunchtime Recital – Ibstock Place School Choir

Lunchtime Recital – Ibstock Place School Choir

When: October 21, 2026, 1:30 pm

Venue: Bath Abbey

Lunchtime Recital – Ibstock Place School Choir

 

Ibstock Place School Choir brings together some of the school’s most experienced singers, drawn principally from Schola Cantorum and Ibstock Choristers. Based at Ibstock Place School in south-west London, the choir is at the heart of a thriving Music Department and a strong tradition of choral singing within the school.

The singers perform regularly in concerts and services both at school and further afield, with recent and forthcoming engagements including performances at Sinfonia Smith Square, St Paul’s Cathedral, Southwark Cathedral and Guildford Cathedral. Cathedral singing forms an important part of the choir’s musical life, giving pupils the opportunity to engage with the rich repertoire and traditions of English choral music in the buildings for which much of it was written.

The choir’s repertoire is wide-ranging, encompassing Renaissance polyphony, music from the Anglican choral tradition and works by contemporary composers, alongside larger-scale concert repertoire. Through regular rehearsals, services, concerts and tours, pupils develop not only as individual musicians but as members of a committed and ambitious ensemble.

The choir is directed by Harry Castle, Director of Music at Ibstock Place School. Its 2026 tour to Bath and Wells continues the school’s commitment to providing young singers with memorable musical experiences beyond the classroom, including the opportunity to sing in two of England’s finest buildings, Bath Abbey and Wells Cathedral.

 

Tuesdays@1 Organ Recitals

Tuesdays@1 Organ Recitals

When: October 27, 2026, 1:00 pm

Venue: Bath Abbey

Tuesdays@1 Organ Recitals

Tuesdays@1 Organ Recitals run every Tuesday lunchtime from May – October. Guest organists perform on our magnificent Klais Organ.

October Organists:

  • 6 Oct – Rashaan Rori Allwood, University of Western Ontario
  • 13 Oct – Young organists
  • 20 Oct – Charles Francis, Eastman Conservatory, Rochester NY
  • 27 Oct – Paul Carr, Birmingham

All are welcome.

Find out more here.

Candlelight Concert: Queen vs. ABBA

Candlelight Concert: Queen vs. ABBA

When: November 6, 2026, 7:00 pm

Venue: Bath Abbey

Candlelight Concert: Queen vs. ABBA

Tickets available online HERE

Programme

  • Dancing Queen – ABBA
  • SOS – ABBA
  • Money, Money, Money – ABBA
  • Voulez Vous – ABBA
  • Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen
  • I Want to Break Free – Queen
  • Killer Queen – Queen
  • Waterloo – ABBA
  • Super Trouper – ABBA
  • Mamma Mia – ABBA
  • Don’t Stop Me Now – Queen
  • We Will Rock You – Queen
  • We Are the Champions – Queen
  • Gimme Gimme Gimme – ABBA

Performers

  • String Quartet – Allegrezza String Quartet

Fever Candlelight Concert: The Best of Hans Zimmer

Fever Candlelight Concert: The Best of Hans Zimmer

When: November 6, 2026, 9:00 pm

Venue: Bath Abbey

Fever Candlelight Concert: The Best of Hans Zimmer

⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Bath. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Hans Zimmer at Bath Abbey under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Book tickets online HERE

General Info
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
❓ View the FAQs for this event here
🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone

Programme

  • Time from Inception
  • This Land from The Lion King
  • Zooster’s Breakout from Madagascar
  • Supermarine from Dunkirk
  • Honor from The Pacific
  • A Dark Knight from The Dark Knight
  • Wonder Woman Suite
  • Cornfield Chase from Interstellar
  • Dune Suite
  • Gladiator Suite
  • Discombobulate from Sherlock Holmes
  • Pirates of the Caribbean Suite

Performers

  • String Quartet – Allegrezza String Quartet

Vivaldi’s Four Seasons at Christmas

Vivaldi’s Four Seasons at Christmas

When: November 20, 2026, 7:30 pm

Venue: Bath Abbey

Vivaldi’s Four Seasons at Christmas

London Concertante celebrate Christmas through the elegance and brilliance of the Baroque era, with a selection of beautifully crafted festive masterpieces.

Opening the programme is the overture from Handel’s Messiah, whose opening section centres on the prophecy and birth of Christ, making it one of the defining sounds of the Christmas repertoire. Corelli’s Christmas Concerto, written “for the night of Christmas”, and Torelli’s Christmas Concerto both capture the spirit of Christmas night, with music that suggests the shepherds of the Nativity and the stillness of the scene.

Completing the programme is Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, a dazzling set of concertos that remains one of the most famous and vivid works in all classical music. Each concerto paints a different season in sound, drawing on accompanying poems — possibly written by Vivaldi himself — to bring the natural world vividly to life. Across the four concertos, Vivaldi conjures birdsong and buzzing flies, harvest celebrations, barking dogs, summer storms and winter ice.

Programme
Handel – Overture to Messiah
Corelli – Christmas Concerto
Torelli – Christmas Concerto
Bach – Violin Concerto in A minor
Vivaldi – The Four Seasons

Artists
Emmanuel Webb – Soloist

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WINTER with St Martin’s Voices

WINTER with St Martin’s Voices

When: November 21, 2026, 7:30 pm

Venue: Bath Abbey

WINTER with St Martin’s Voices

Join Classic FM presenter Zeb Soanes and St Martin’s Voices for an evening of words and carols.

Join Classic FM presenter Zeb Soanes and St Martin’s Voices, from St Martinin- the-Fields in London, for an enchanting evening of words and carols as we enter

the Christmas season. The programme includes winter classics Silent Night and In the Bleak Midwinter, alongside beautiful new works by contemporary composers Lucy Walker, Cecilia McDowall and Reena Esmail.

Refreshments will be available to purchase during the interval along with CDs of St Martin’s Voices’ two albums for the festive season, ‘A babe is born: Music for Christmas’ and ‘A Winter Breviary: Choral Works for Christmas’.

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Handel Messiah with Bath Choral Society

Handel Messiah with Bath Choral Society

When: December 4, 2026, 7:30 pm

Venue: Bath Abbey

Handel Messiah with Bath Choral Society

Christmas would not be complete without hearing the timeless strains of Handel’s Messiah performed by Bath Choral Society un the magnificent surroundings of Bath Abbey.

Perhaps most famous for its legendary ‘Hallelujah’ chorus, the joys and sorrows of Handel’s most popular oratorio embrace more than just the story of Christmas. Like the baby in the manger, it encompasses “all heaven and earth in little frame.” From the lilting ‘Pastoral Symphony’ as the shepherds watch their flocks to the effervescent ‘For Unto Us a Child is Born’ and triumphant ‘The Trumpet Shall Sound,’ the work takes us on a profound musical and spiritual journey.

100 strong Bath Choral Society is the city’s longest standing auditioned amateur choir, dating back to 1887, and its tradition of performing this enormously popular work runs back to its very origins. Under the talented direction of Katrine Reimers, accompanied by top-level local orchestra The Bristol Ensemble and featuring outstanding international soloists Olivia Boen, Claudia Huckle, Eamonn Mulhall and Alex Ashworth these will be outstanding performances.

These two concerts are extremely popular and a real ‘date’ in the Bath calendar, so early booking is recommended.

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Handel Messiah with Bath Choral Society

Handel Messiah with Bath Choral Society

When: December 5, 2026, 7:30 pm

Venue: Bath Abbey

Handel Messiah with Bath Choral Society

Christmas would not be complete without hearing the timeless strains of Handel’s Messiah performed by Bath Choral Society un the magnificent surroundings of Bath Abbey.

Perhaps most famous for its legendary ‘Hallelujah’ chorus, the joys and sorrows of Handel’s most popular oratorio embrace more than just the story of Christmas. Like the baby in the manger, it encompasses “all heaven and earth in little frame.” From the lilting ‘Pastoral Symphony’ as the shepherds watch their flocks to the effervescent ‘For Unto Us a Child is Born’ and triumphant ‘The Trumpet Shall Sound,’ the work takes us on a profound musical and spiritual journey.

100 strong Bath Choral Society is the city’s longest standing auditioned amateur choir, dating back to 1887, and its tradition of performing this enormously popular work runs back to its very origins. Under the talented direction of Katrine Reimers, accompanied by top-level local orchestra The Bristol Ensemble and featuring outstanding international soloists Olivia Boen, Claudia Huckle, Eamonn Mulhall and Alex Ashworth these will be outstanding performances.

These two concerts are extremely popular and a real ‘date’ in the Bath calendar, so early booking is recommended.

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A Christmas Celebration

A Christmas Celebration

When: December 12, 2026, 7:00 pm

Venue: Bath Abbey

A Christmas Celebration

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A medley of music, carols and verse… featuring Christmas favourites for all the family, along with some audience participation!

Join the Abbey choirs including the young Melody Makers in their Christmas celebrations. Music, readings and audience carols – there will be something for everyone!

Concert bar available

In high demand — early booking recommended

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Christmas at the Movies by Candlelight

Christmas at the Movies by Candlelight

When: December 18, 2026, 7:30 pm

Venue: Bath Abbey

Christmas at the Movies by Candlelight

Get ready to unwrap the ultimate holiday treat with London Concertante’s Christmas at the Movies — a journey through the heartwarming worlds of beloved festive films.

This festive celebration boasts a programme of music spanning the golden age of Hollywood to modern cinematic classics. The programme features music including John Williams’ magical score for Home Alone, the sweeping orchestral warmth of Alan Silvestri’s The Polar Express, John Debney’s playful score for Elf, and Craig Armstrong’s heartfelt music for Love Actually.

Alongside these modern classics, the programme also celebrates the timeless stories and songs at the heart of Christmas. Irving Berlin’s White Christmas — the best-selling single of all time — evokes a golden age of nostalgic holiday glamour, while Dimitri Tiomkin’s score for It’s a Wonderful Life captures the warmth and soul at the heart of the season.

Christmas at the Movies is a concert full of festive sparkle, nostalgia and cinematic magic — the perfect soundtrack to the season.

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Christmas Fantasia

Christmas Fantasia

When: December 19, 2026, 7:00 pm

Venue: Bath Abbey

Christmas Fantasia

A romantic and magical medley of Christmas music from some of the most celebrated composers of the 20th Century. This evening’s concert celebrates Christmas folklore and tradition with musical wit and sparkle.

St Nicolas
A shipwreck, a storm and a miracle of resurrection all feature in Britten’s dramatic cantata on the life of St. Nicolas – the ‘original’ Santa Claus. Listen out for the ‘pickled boys’!

Tenor Soloist – Graham Neal

French Flair
Poulenc’s musical miniatures, Christmas Motets, and his Organ Concerto

Abbey organist, Adam Field

Festive ‘Finale’
Fantasia on Christmas Carols – a medley of English folk carols by Vaughan Williams including Come all you worthy Gentlemen and Sussex Carol.

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Viennese Christmas Spectacular by Candlelight

Viennese Christmas Spectacular by Candlelight

When: January 2, 2027, 7:30 pm

Venue: Bath Abbey

Viennese Christmas Spectacular by Candlelight

This programme celebrates the elegance, charm and sheer joy of the Viennese tradition with a dazzling selection of orchestral and vocal favourites.

At its heart is the music of Johann Strauss II, the “Waltz King”, whose works capture the wit, sparkle and irresistible energy of 19th-century Vienna. From the effervescent Die Fledermaus Overture to the playful Tritsch-Tratsch Polka, literally “chit-chat” or “gossip”, culminating in The Blue Danube, one of the most famous waltzes ever written: an unofficial anthem of Vienna and a piece that has enchanted audiences for generations, from grand ballrooms to the silver screen in 2001: A Space Odyssey.

Alongside Strauss, the programme explores the many moods of the waltz, from Shostakovich’s jazz-infused Waltz No. 2 to the haunting beauty of Sibelius’s Valse triste. Tchaikovsky brings a touch of magic with the graceful Waltz from The Sleeping Beauty and the much-loved Nutcracker Suite, with some of the most recognisable music ever written — from the delicate sparkle of the “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” to the sweeping beauty of the “Waltz of the Flowers”.

The programme also shines a light on the golden age of operetta, with soprano favourites including Lehár’s Meine Lippen, sie küssen so heiß and Vilja, Suppé’s Hab’ ich nur deine Liebe from Boccaccio, and two sparkling moments from Die Fledermaus: Adele’s famous Laughing Song and the fiery Csárdás. Korngold’s Serenade from The Snowman adds a note of nostalgic warmth to this richly coloured programme.

Full of elegance, nostalgia and exhilarating musical colour, this is a concert to lift the spirits and delight audiences of all ages.

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Fever Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons

Fever Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons

When: January 30, 2027, 7:00 pm

Venue: Bath Abbey

Fever Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons

⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Bath. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Coldplay & Imagine Dragons at Bath Abbey under the gentle glow of candlelight.

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General Info
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
❓ View the FAQs for this event here
🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone

Programme

  • Coldplay – Clocks
  • Imagine Dragons – Radioactive
  • Coldplay – Adventure of a Lifetime
  • Coldplay – Fix You
  • Imagine Dragons – Eyes Closed
  • Imagine Dragons – Nice to Meet You
  • Coldplay – The Scientist
  • Coldplay – feelslikeimfallinginlove
  • Imagine Dragons – Follow You
  • Imagine Dragons – Bad Liar
  • Imagine Dragons – Believer
  • Coldplay – Sky Full of Stars
  • Coldplay – Viva la Vida

Performers

  • String Quartet – To be announced!

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Fever Candlelight Concert: The Best of Hans Zimmer

Fever Candlelight Concert: The Best of Hans Zimmer

When: January 30, 2027, 9:00 pm

Venue: Bath Abbey

Fever Candlelight Concert: The Best of Hans Zimmer

⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Bath. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Hans Zimmer at Bath Abbey under the gentle glow of candlelight.

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General Info
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
❓ View the FAQs for this event here
🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone

Programme

  • Time from Inception
  • This Land from The Lion King
  • Zooster’s Breakout from Madagascar
  • Supermarine from Dunkirk
  • Honor from The Pacific
  • A Dark Knight from The Dark Knight
  • Wonder Woman Suite
  • Cornfield Chase from Interstellar
  • Dune Suite
  • Gladiator Suite
  • Discombobulate from Sherlock Holmes
  • Pirates of the Caribbean Suite

Performers

  • String Quartet – Allegrezza String Quartet

Candlelight: Valentine’s Day Special

Candlelight: Valentine’s Day Special

When: February 12, 2027, 7:00 pm

Venue: Bath Abbey

Candlelight: Valentine’s Day Special

⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Bath. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Valentine’s Day Special at Bath Abbey under the gentle glow of candlelight.

This is a tribute concert experience. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the artist, their estate, or official representatives.

General Info
📍 Venue: Bath Abbey
📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes. Doors open 45 minutes before the show. No entry once it starts
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible
❓ View the FAQs for this event here
🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here
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🎁 To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here

Programme

  • Unchained Melody – The Righteous Brothers
  • Can You Feel the Love Tonight? – Elton John
  • A Whole New World – Alan Menken
  • Your Song – Elton John
  • Tennessee – Hans Zimmer
  • Out of Africa – John Barry
  • Love Theme for Nata – Ennio Morricone
  • Por Una Cabeza – Carlos Gardel
  • La Vie En Rose – Edith Piaf
  • Can’t Help Falling in Love – Elvis Presley
  • All You Need Is Love – The Beatles
  • A Thousand Years – Christina Perri
  • Shallow – Lady Gaga
  • My Heart Will Go On – Celine Dion

Performers

  • String Quartet

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