The Bartholomew Consort is marking 25 years of singing some 75 concerts with Dutch conductor, JanJoost van Elburg, by coming together in Dorchester Abbey with the English Cornett and Sackbut Ensemble (ECSE) to present this fitting programme of Polychoral Splendour. It begins with a Kyrie written in 1497, and a thread of the Latin mass [...]
Nadia Eide returns to Dorchester Abbey on Thursday 03 December 2026 with a fantastic live show! Featuring songs from Phantom of the Opera, Sound of Music, Wizard of Oz and more in the ultimate celebration of songs from stage and screen. Christmas at the Musicals at Dorchester Abbey No 1 selling classical soprano and star [...]
Sir John Rutter, one of the UK’s foremost choral composers, leads a Come & Sing day in Dorchester Abbey. He explores some of his favourite treasures of English church music – and brings along some of his own well-loved shorter choral favourites. Copies will be provided! Enthusiastic singers of all levels are welcome to a hugely enjoyable [...]
The BBC Elstree Concert Band are excited to be back in Dorchester and this time will be whisking you onto the dance floor. From the waltz to the tango, as well as a commemoration of 200yrs of Johann Strauss, music for dance takes many forms and styles. They will showcase well-known dances from the musicals and [...]
The Thames Valley Festival Orchestra returns to Dorchester Abbey with their 65 piece symphony orchestra and a brand new programme: ‘An Evening of Symphonic ABBA’. This follows their sold out performances of ‘An Evening of Symphonic Prog Rock’ in September 2025 and ‘A Symphonic Tribute to Queen’ in April 2024. They fill the Abbey with the sounds of these [...]
Fresh from three sell out concerts at Chichester Festival Theatre Fascinating Aida’s acclaimed singer and comedienne Liza Pulman celebrates the legend of Barbra Streisand in concert with her fabulous band and musical director Joseph Atkins. “Renowned as one of the very few artists that can truly emulate the vocal skills of the iconic Barbra Streisand” – Liza’s STREISAND [...]
Following huge Sell Out success at our past Festivals, you won’t want to miss out on this Comedy Club, headlined by the very funny Nick Page, MCd by Alex Farrow and supported by Ben Pope and Celya Ab. Set up cafe style with tables, so order pizza with your tickets, get great wine and beer [...]
As a man who came of age in the 80s, restaurant critic, MasterChef judge and jazz pianist Jay Rayner has long been fascinated by the chart hits from that decade which weren’t just jazz inflected but had jazz in their very bones. Jay leads a sextet of top flight musicians to celebrate the greatest of those 80s songs, with new arrangements [...]
Steve Knightley & Rusty Shackle are a double bill of brilliant folk night artists guaranteed to give you a joyful, uplifting evening of superb music. The bar will be open with great beer on tap and good wines Steve Knightley is a multi-award-winning singer-songwriter and musician, best known as a founding member of the folk/acoustic band “Show of [...]
Join us in the beautiful surroundings of the Dorchester Manor House garden to enjoy one of the most popular operas worldwide, performed for us by Regents Opera., a leading fringe Opera Company specialising in the larger works of the 19th & 20th centuries. Cast : Mimi : Christine Buras Rodolfo: Davide Basso Marcello: Sam Pantcheff Musetta: Leila Alexander Schaunard: Ashley [...]
