Lunchtime choral concert: Armada!

Lunchtime choral concert: Armada!

Date Time Location Price
Wednesday, 24th June 20261:00pm - 2:00pmSt Margaret's Church £10
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Join us as the singers of St Margaret's Consort transport us with music from 1588.

1588 - A pivotal year in European history: England and Spain divided on the naval battlefield, yet united in enjoying a golden era of music. This musical face-off sets our programme of exquisite music of some of the great Spanish and English composers of the era – Tallis and Byrd for the English, Victoria and Guerrero representing the Spanish.
The setting is St Margaret’s Church, a mere 65 years old at the time of the Armada, and a stunning architectural expression of the era. Under the altar lie the remains of Sir Walter Raleigh, a member of the Queen’s Council of War in 1588. He and Queen Elizabeth I are depicted in the church's great west window.
The St Margaret's Consort
The St Margaret’s Consort is the professional vocal ensemble which provides choral music for the many high-profile services which take place in St Margaret’s Church, Westminster Abbey; in particular, the Consort provides the music for celebrations of the life and works of prominent Parliamentarians, due to the close links St Margaret’s has enjoyed with both Houses of Parliament over the centuries.
The lower voices of the Consort also sing regularly with the St Margaret’s Choristers, the Abbey’s first girl choristers to take part in its centuries-long tradition of choral worship, founded in 2023.

Greg Morris, Conductor 

Greg Morris is Director of Music at St Margaret’s Church. He was responsible for establishing the Abbey’s new choir for girls, the St Margaret’s Choristers of Westminster Abbey, in 2023, and conducting the choir and leading their continued development is the major part of his role. He is also the principal conductor of the St Margaret’s Consort, and oversees and directs the music in special services in St Margaret’s itself and in the Chapel of St Mary Undercroft in the Houses of Parliament.

 

Ticketing information 

Attendee tickets for young people under the age of 18 are free.  

Westminster City card holders receive 50% discount - see the ‘Culture offers’ on the Westminster City card scheme website for details. 

This event does not include entry to Westminster Abbey. We recommend looking at the Visit us  pages to plan a visit during opening hours.  

If you would like to look around the rest of the Abbey during your visit then we recommend you do so before you attend the Lunchtime Concert. This is to allow you enough time to see as much as possible. 

Age suitability 

This event is for adults and young people over the age of 12.  

Timings 

Doors will open at 12:45pm and the concert will begin at 1:00pm. 

Meeting location  

This event takes place in St Margaret's Church, please follow main visitor entry route through the security check where the event will be signposted.  

Access and security 

Please have your ticket ready to show our staff (either printed or on your mobile phone).   

On your arrival, your bag will be searched and we ask you not to bring any large items with you (for example suitcases, large backpacks or folding bicycles) as these will not be allowed inside and we are unable to store them for you.   

The Abbey is committed to creating inclusive and accessible events for all. If you have any access requirements or questions about your visit, please contact us when booking. [email protected]   

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