St Mary's is host to many wonderful events and concerts throughout the year, why not organise your visit around an event? Use the inputs below to filter the events by date.
Songs of Flanders & Swann
Oliver and Samuel Hancock (piano and voice)
A rare opportunity to visit St Mary's Victorian belfry, where you can view how our ten bells are rung. Hear about the history of the bells and climb the 60 steps to the chamber.
A rare opportunity to visit St Mary's Victorian belfry, where you can view how our ten bells are rung. Hear about the history of the bells and climb the 60 steps to the chamber. Two Tours today 2.30pm and 4.00pm
A rare opportunity to visit St Mary's Victorian belfry where you can view how our ten bells are rung. Hear baout the history of the bells and climb the 60 steps to the chamber. Two tours today 2.30pm and 4.00pm
Oriflamme
Antoine Mitchell conductor
Music by Mozart, Berlioz, J S Bach, Malcolm Arnold
A rare opportunity to visit St Mary's belfry, where you can view how our ten bells are rung. Hear about the history of the bells and climb the 60 steps to the chamber. Two tours today 2.30pm and 4.00pm
Mark Swinton organ (St Mary's, Warwick)
Mendelssohn Elijah
Imogen Russell Soprano
Alison York Alto
Matthew Sandy Tenor
Benjamin Lewis Baritone
Mark Swinton Organ
Steven Russell Director
Lunchtime lecture in St Mary’s Church about the medieval instruments in the windows of the Beauchamp Chapel – in association with Warwick Words History Festival
THE YORK WAITS
Deborah Catterall singer with
Tim Bayley, Lizzie Gutteridge, Anna Marshall,
Susan Marshall and William Marshall
Music fit for a Kingmaker
Music from the time of Richard Neville, 16th Earl of Warwick (1428-1471). The York Waits bring a noyse of shawms, along with hurdy gurdy, rebec, rommelpot, and sackbut, plus fiddles, flute, harp, percussion and much more.
Mark Swinton organ (St Mary's, Warwick)
War and Peace
Readings and music to commemorate the end of the First World War.
St James's Singers and Fine Arts Brass
Julian Harris Conductor
David Troughton Reader
The concert is being given in aid of the Royal British Legion.
Carleton Etherington organ (Tewkesbury Abbey)
Collegium Warwick, with Strings and Organ
Oliver Hancock, director
Adrian Moore, organ
Fauré Requiem and music by Cecilia McDowall, Monteverdi and Brahms
STILE ANTICO
Queen of Muses
Music from the time of Elizabeth I, by Byrd, Farmer, Ferrabosco, de Lassus, Sandrin, Tallis, Taverner, Weelkes, Wilbye and Willaert.
Florence Lloyd clarinet (King's High School, Warwick)
'TIS THE SEASON
Mark Swinton organ (St Mary's, Warwick)
SIRINU
From Candlemas to Epiphany – The Lord of Misrule
Sara Stowe soprano and positive organ
Matthew Spring lutes and hurdy-gurdy
Kate Allsop recorders
Tamsin Lewis violin and voice
Kira Thomas shawm and recorder
Adam Bushnell percussion and voice
Christmas music from medieval times both sung and performed on flute, gittern, harp, hurdy-gurdy, lute and positive organ.
Ticket price includes mince pies and mulled wine.
Carols by Candlelight
Armonico Consort
Director Christopher Monks
Enjoy a mix of seasonal favourites, well-known carols and new discoveries.
Oliver Hancock organ (St Mary's, Warwick)
THE MUSICKE COMPANYE
A Venetian Carnival
Philippa Hyde soprano
Tim Carleston counter-tenor
Daisy Vatalaro baroque cello
Helen Rogers harpsichord and chamber organ
Music by Cavalli, Galuppi, Handel, Lotti, Marcello, Monteverdi, Stradella, Strozzi and Vivaldi.
K'ANTU ENSEMBLE
A la Vida Bona – Music in the Age of Discovery
Ruth Hopkins soprano, violin and recorder
Sarah Langdon alto and recorders
Michelle Holloway alto and recorders
Ben Mitchell tenor, guitar and charango
Andrew Hopper bass and viola da gamba
Tymoteusz Jóźwiak bass and percussion
K’antu Ensemble explores the vibrant music of Spain and the New World.
EX CATHEDRA
Fire Burning in Snow
Frances Kelly harp
James Johnstone organ
Simone Rebello percussion
Directed by Jeffrey Skidmore
Exuberant music from the Latin American Baroque.
Concert generously supported by Murray Campbell, John Hobley, Jonathan Holden, Roger Massie and Margaret Pringle.
A guided tour can be arranged to show you round if you request this in advance, tours cost £3 per person and will last approximately 45 minutes. Our knowledgable guides will bring the story of St Mary's to life and will be able to answer you may have about the building and it’s history. Learn more about the history of the church
St Mary’s Tower is open to visitors throughout the year, weather permitting, and offers spectacular views from the top. The charge for the tower is £3 per adult, students over 16 £2.50, students under 16 £1.50 and family ticket £6 (2 adults and up to 4 children).We regret the Tower is not suitable for children under eight years old.
Head over to our Visiting Us page to find information regarding getting here as well as opening times.