Easter Sunday at St Bride’s Church
Our Dawn Service on Easter Sunday, 9th April followed by egg-rolling in Fleet Street is one of the most evocative events in our yearly calendar enjoyed both by our congregation and visiting tourists.
Lord Mayor’s Big Curry Lunch
Get your tickets for the CITY's hottest event, 30th March - raising funds to meet the current urgent need to support veterans of HM Armed Forces into employment.
Wren 300 Exhibition
Wren 300 is a multi-faceted celebration of the life and work of the renowned British architect, mathematician, astronomer and scientist Sir Christopher Wren, marking the tercentenary of his death in 2023. This exhibition is free, and takes place on 15th and 16th April in Trinity College, Oxford.
The Lady Mayoress’s Sleep Out
Ditch your comfy, warm bed for a night and join the Lady Mayoress Felicity Lyons and Lord Mayor Alderman Nicholas Lyons at our second Sleep Out at Guildhall Yard on Thursday 16 March 2023.
Jury Trial & Error, The 2023 fundraising shows
In support of the Sheriffs’ & Recorder’s Fund (supporting Prison-Leavers & families) and Pan Intercultural Arts (caring for victims of human trafficking), there is another brand new ’Trial & Error’ Show this spring. Presented in Court No. 1 at the Old Bailey, from 13th to 16th March.
Collect 2023 Art Fair
Collect returns to Somerset House in London from 3-5 March 2023 (previews 1-2 March), and online at Artsy.net until 12 March 2023. This is an exceptional opportunity to discover and acquire new, museum-quality artworks from over 400 international artists at the top of their game.
Top Drawer London
Held in the heart of London, Top Drawer is the UK's leading design-led trade show, carefully curated with buyers in mind. Join us at Olympia London on 15-17 January for the S/S edition.
Annual New Year City Service
For over half a century, this service has been the prime fixture for senior figures in civic and business spheres to meet with one another, to renew institutional links and to welcome the challenges and events of the coming year.
Christmas Services at St Brides’ Church
"You are warmly invited to join us at St Bride's Church this festive season, as we celebrate the hope-filled message of Christmas with wonderful music from our world-class St Bride's Choir. may the joy of Christmas fill your heart this Christmastide" Canon Alison Joyce
St Clement Danes Carol Service with 601 Sqn RAuxAF
Join the community at St Clement Danes, together with members of 601 (County of London) Sqn RAuxAF, for a traditional service of Christmas readings and carols. Following the service there will be a drinks reception to celebrate the launch of a new cocktail book in support of the 1941 Appeal.
Wellbeing of Women City Christmas Fair
We are excited to announce the return of the annual Wellbeing of Women City Christmas Fair. After raising a record-breaking £78,000 for our vital work in 2021, we are thrilled to be back at Drapers’ Hall on Monday 5 December 2022.
Cockpit Arts Winter Open Studios
Get your tickets to see beautiful handmade objects, meet and buy from world-leading designers and makers, and experience the unique buzz of the craft studio. Dates are 25-27 November in Bloomsbury and 2-4 December in Deptford.
The Lord Mayor’s Show
The Lord Mayor's Show will take place on Saturday 12th November, starting from Mansion House, moving to the Royal Courts via St Paul's Cathedral, and coming back in the early afternoon via the Embankment and Victoria Street.
Wren Talk: Sir Christopher Wren before Architecture
This year’s Wren Talk on Thursday 20th October at St Bride's Church, Fleet Street, will be given by Rory Coonan, former director of architecture at the Arts Council of Great Britain, and honorary fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects.
Goldsmiths’ Fair 2022
Bringing together 136 of the UK’s most extraordinary silversmiths and goldsmiths, this year’s Fair will not disappoint. From wire work to 3D printing, traditional goldsmithing to intricate engraving, the 40th anniversary exhibitors combine ancient techniques with modern day technologies.
Sheep Drive and Livery Fair
Celebrating its 10th Anniversary, on 25th September, the 2022 Sheep Drive will be led by the Rt Hon the Lord Mayor, Vincent Keaveny; also a Woolman – and our very special guest; farmer, best-selling author and one of the UK’s most-loved broadcasters, Kate Humble.
Turn a Wooden Bowl outdoors on a foot powered pole lathe
Learn how to turn a wooden bowl using a foot powered pole lathe at the London Greenwood woodland workshop in the city. Suitable for beginners and improvers, 27th August, book online.
Craft in Focus
Purchase from a stunning treasure trove of original and affordable designs created by some of the finest craftsmen and artists in the UK. Wood, textiles, paintings, furniture, metal, leather, ceramics, jewellery, glass, fashion and more, RHS Hyde Hall, 26 to 29 August
Household Division Military Musical Spectacular
The annual Military Musical Spectacular is an annual concert performed on the Horse Guards Parade each year. This year the event will take place on the 5th, 6th and 7th July, Horse Guards Parade Ground at 7:30pm.
‘Ye Leaves Be Green’ Concert
Programme devised and directed by Professor Ian Wilson, this is the final concert in the GGS's concert series 'A Musical Celebration of Grinling Gibbons'. To be held in St Mary Abchurch, on 23rd June, tickets are £15, payable on the door only, pre booking via email essential.
