Festival of St. Cecilia

Westminster Abbey

Wednesday 19 November 2025

BOOK NOW

All Fuellers are invited to apply for tickets to attend the Festival of St. Cecilia at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 19 November.  The Festival has been the flagship event in Help Musicians’ calendar since 1946 and helps to mark the contribution that musicians make to our lives.

Doors open at 1000 and you are asked to be in your seats by 1040, when the processions will begin.  The service will start at 1100 and finish around midday.

The service will see the combined choirs of Westminster Abbey, St Paul’s Cathedral and Westminster Cathedral uniting to perform under the direction of Andrew Nethsingha, the Abbey's Director of Music.  This years’ service will feature the premiere of a specially created anthem by Piers Connor Kennedy, along with a special performance to be announced closer to the date.

Attendance is free, but tickets are needed to gain admission.  Further details are available on their website.

BOOK NOW

POST SERVICE LUNCH

After the service the Master invites all Fuellers and their guests to join him at St Stephen's Tavern.

The Grade II listed St Stephen’s Tavern is the only pub on Parliament Square and has stunning views of Big Ben.  It attracts politicians and tourists alike with its traditional pub food and award-winning  Badger Beers from Dorset.

The menu can be viewed here and their Badger and Outland beers and wine list can be viewed here.

So that we have an idea of numbers, it would be helpful if you could email the Clerk to let him know you will be joining the Master. You do not need to have attended the church service beforehand and all guests are very welcome.

LOCATIONS
Westminster Abbey, Dean's Yard, London SW1P 3PA  [view map]
St Stephen's Tavern, 10 Bridge St, London SW1A 2JR  [view map]

BOOK NOW