Events at Dorchester Abbey
For generations people have brought their gifts and skills to enhance the life of Dorchester Abbey and this tradition continues as a huge variety of groups and organisations hire and use the Abbey each year as the venue for a wide and vibrant programme of concerts, theatre, visual arts and other events.
If you would like to hire the Abbey for your event then take a look at our information for hirers.
An uplifting day of music-making for all singers
Join us for a wonderful Come & Sing featuring Gabriel Fauré’s much-loved Requiem – a beautiful, serene, and deeply moving work that has inspired choirs and audiences for generations. We are delighted to be joined by Alastair Mucklow, the 2025 BBC Young Chorister of the Year, and Belinda Gifford-Guy, the 2023 BBC Junior Young Chorister of the Year, as our soloists. The event will be accompanied by Jeremy Boughton, supported by a group of local young musicians, and led by RSCM’s Deputy Director, Dr Paul Hedley.
On this occasion we particularly welcome under-18s to join the massed choir, but they must be accompanied by an adult.
Whether you’re a seasoned chorister or simply enjoy singing for pleasure, this is a perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in one of the choral world’s great masterpieces in the splendid surroundings of the historic medieval abbey at Dorchester on Thames.
Price includes;
• Participation in the Come & Sing
• A copy of the RSCM edition of the score. Music can be collected on the day or posted to you in advance (postage and packing charge applies).
Refreshments will be available to purchase during the break.
Audience members are welcome to join for the performance at 5.00pm (BST). Donations welcome.
Come and enjoy our lovely Christmas Market in the beautiful surroundings of Dorchester Abbey with live Christmas music all day!
Over 40 stalls full of gifts and Christmas food, with wreaths to order or take away, all surrounded by the smell of Bratwurst and mulled wine and Christmas music.
As always, the highlight of the Market is the Tea Room stall packed full of home made Christmas cakes and food to take away!
For further information on the market and how to book for Father Christmas, follow this link