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.
Oliver King, organ (St Mary’s, Saffron Walden)
Hans Zimmer and Cinema’s Most Iconic Music
MEGA Events presents, cinema's most iconic music performed by the Illuminated Orchestra, enhanced by a stunning light show!
An immersive tribute to Hans Zimmer and cinema's most iconic music, including the music of Star Wars, Gladiator, Harry Potter, Interstellar, James Bond and more
75 minutes jam-packed with cinema's most iconic music, performed live by a chamber orchestra, including:
• Avatar
• Dune
• E.T.
• Gladiator
• Harry Potter
• Inception
• Interstellar
• James Bond
• Jurassic Park
• Lion King
• LOTR
• Schindler's List
• Star Wars
• Titanic
Christmas Tree Festival
27 November – 7th December
St Mary’s Collegiate Church Warwick is once again hosting its popular Christmas Tree Festival in 2025.
A magical display of decorated Christmas Trees have been sponsored by Warwick businesses, charities, community groups and schools.
During the Festival there are a variety of special events, with entertainment from choirs and brass bands, visits from the Mayor and Father Christmas, mulled wine and mince pies, and a Pop-Up Café.
For more information, visit our Festival website at www.stmaryschristmas.org.uk or check out our Facebook page: St Mary’s Warwick Christmas Tree Festival 2025. Any questions or offers of help, please contact via email at santa@stmaryschristmas.org.uk
Thursday 27th November Warwick Victorian Evening and Opening of the Festival at 5pm.
Mulled wine and mince pies
Music from "Occasional Brass"
Short Carol Service at 8.45pm
Christmas Tree Festival
27 November – 7th December
St Mary’s Collegiate Church Warwick is once again hosting its popular Christmas Tree Festival in 2025.
A magical display of decorated Christmas Trees have been sponsored by Warwick businesses, charities, community groups and schools.
During the Festival there are a variety of special events, with entertainment from choirs and brass bands, visits from the Mayor and Father Christmas, mulled wine and mince pies, and a Pop-Up Café.
For more information, visit our Festival website at www.stmaryschristmas.org.uk or check out our Facebook page: St Mary’s Warwick Christmas Tree Festival 2025. Any questions or offers of help, please contact via email at santa@stmaryschristmas.org.uk
Friday 28th November, 10.00am – 4.00pm
Pop-Up Café
Christmas Tree Festival
27 November – 7th December
St Mary’s Collegiate Church Warwick is once again hosting its popular Christmas Tree Festival in 2025.
A magical display of decorated Christmas Trees have been sponsored by Warwick businesses, charities, community groups and schools.
During the Festival there are a variety of special events, with entertainment from choirs and brass bands, visits from the Mayor and Father Christmas, mulled wine and mince pies, and a Pop-Up Café.
For more information, visit our Festival website at www.stmaryschristmas.org.uk or check out our Facebook page: St Mary’s Warwick Christmas Tree Festival 2025. Any questions or offers of help, please contact via email at santa@stmaryschristmas.org.uk
Saturday 29th December, 10.00am – 4.00pm
Santa & the Mayor to judge the trees, and Santa to meet children at around 11am
Pop-Up Cafe
Music from "Occasional Brass"
Christmas Tree Festival
27 November – 7th December
St Mary’s Collegiate Church Warwick is once again hosting its popular Christmas Tree Festival in 2025.
A magical display of decorated Christmas Trees have been sponsored by Warwick businesses, charities, community groups and schools.
During the Festival there are a variety of special events, with entertainment from choirs and brass bands, visits from the Mayor and Father Christmas, mulled wine and mince pies, and a Pop-Up Café.
For more information, visit our Festival website at www.stmaryschristmas.org.uk or check out our Facebook page: St Mary’s Warwick Christmas Tree Festival 2025. Any questions or offers of help, please contact via email at santa@stmaryschristmas.org.uk
Sunday 30th November, 12noon - 4.00pm
Christmas Tree Festival
27 November – 7th December
St Mary’s Collegiate Church Warwick is once again hosting its popular Christmas Tree Festival in 2025.
A magical display of decorated Christmas Trees have been sponsored by Warwick businesses, charities, community groups and schools.
During the Festival there are a variety of special events, with entertainment from choirs and brass bands, visits from the Mayor and Father Christmas, mulled wine and mince pies, and a Pop-Up Café.
For more information, visit our Festival website at www.stmaryschristmas.org.uk or check out our Facebook page: St Mary’s Warwick Christmas Tree Festival 2025. Any questions or offers of help, please contact via email at santa@stmaryschristmas.org.uk
Monday 1st December, 10.00am – 4.00pm
11am "Festive Musical Morning". Lasts about 30mins.
Musicians from Warwick Preparatory School.
All welcome, especially the elderly & less mobile.
Special guest: The Lord Lieutenant of Warwickshire
Pop-Up Café
Christmas Tree Festival
27 November – 7th December
St Mary’s Collegiate Church Warwick is once again hosting its popular Christmas Tree Festival in 2025.
A magical display of decorated Christmas Trees have been sponsored by Warwick businesses, charities, community groups and schools.
During the Festival there are a variety of special events, with entertainment from choirs and brass bands, visits from the Mayor and Father Christmas, mulled wine and mince pies, and a Pop-Up Café.
For more information, visit our Festival website at www.stmaryschristmas.org.uk or check out our Facebook page: St Mary’s Warwick Christmas Tree Festival 2025. Any questions or offers of help, please contact via email at santa@stmaryschristmas.org.uk
Tuesday 2nd December, 10.00am – 4.00pm
10.00am "Schools Music Morning". Local school children visit to showcase their festive singing.
Pop-Up Café
Christmas Tree Festival
27 November – 7th December
St Mary’s Collegiate Church Warwick is once again hosting its popular Christmas Tree Festival in 2025.
A magical display of decorated Christmas Trees have been sponsored by Warwick businesses, charities, community groups and schools.
During the Festival there are a variety of special events, with entertainment from choirs and brass bands, visits from the Mayor and Father Christmas, mulled wine and mince pies, and a Pop-Up Café.
For more information, visit our Festival website at www.stmaryschristmas.org.uk or check out our Facebook page: St Mary’s Warwick Christmas Tree Festival 2025. Any questions or offers of help, please contact via email at santa@stmaryschristmas.org.uk
Wednesday 3rd December, 10.00am – 4.00pm
Christmas Tree Festival
27 November – 7th December
St Mary’s Collegiate Church Warwick is once again hosting its popular Christmas Tree Festival in 2025.
A magical display of decorated Christmas Trees have been sponsored by Warwick businesses, charities, community groups and schools.
During the Festival there are a variety of special events, with entertainment from choirs and brass bands, visits from the Mayor and Father Christmas, mulled wine and mince pies, and a Pop-Up Café.
For more information, visit our Festival website at www.stmaryschristmas.org.uk or check out our Facebook page: St Mary’s Warwick Christmas Tree Festival 2025. Any questions or offers of help, please contact via email at santa@stmaryschristmas.org.uk
Thursday 4th December, 10.00am – 8.00pm (last entry 7.45pm)
Late Night Opening
Pop-Up Café
Mulled wine & mince pies available during the evening.
Christmas Tree Festival
27 November – 7th December
St Mary’s Collegiate Church Warwick is once again hosting its popular Christmas Tree Festival in 2025.
A magical display of decorated Christmas Trees have been sponsored by Warwick businesses, charities, community groups and schools.
During the Festival there are a variety of special events, with entertainment from choirs and brass bands, visits from the Mayor and Father Christmas, mulled wine and mince pies, and a Pop-Up Café.
For more information, visit our Festival website at www.stmaryschristmas.org.uk or check out our Facebook page: St Mary’s Warwick Christmas Tree Festival 2025. Any questions or offers of help, please contact via email at santa@stmaryschristmas.org.uk
Friday 5th December, 10.00am – 4.00pm
Pop-Up Café
Christmas Tree Festival
27 November – 7th December
St Mary’s Collegiate Church Warwick is once again hosting its popular Christmas Tree Festival in 2025.
A magical display of decorated Christmas Trees have been sponsored by Warwick businesses, charities, community groups and schools.
During the Festival there are a variety of special events, with entertainment from choirs and brass bands, visits from the Mayor and Father Christmas, mulled wine and mince pies, and a Pop-Up Café.
For more information, visit our Festival website at www.stmaryschristmas.org.uk or check out our Facebook page: St Mary’s Warwick Christmas Tree Festival 2025. Any questions or offers of help, please contact via email at santa@stmaryschristmas.org.uk
Saturday 6th December, 10.00am – 4.00pm
Pop-Up Café
Music from "Occasional Brass".
Hopefully, some very special visitors!
Christmas Tree Festival
27 November – 7th December
St Mary’s Collegiate Church Warwick is once again hosting its popular Christmas Tree Festival in 2025.
A magical display of decorated Christmas Trees have been sponsored by Warwick businesses, charities, community groups and schools.
During the Festival there are a variety of special events, with entertainment from choirs and brass bands, visits from the Mayor and Father Christmas, mulled wine and mince pies, and a Pop-Up Café.
For more information, visit our Festival website at www.stmaryschristmas.org.uk or check out our Facebook page: St Mary’s Warwick Christmas Tree Festival 2025. Any questions or offers of help, please contact via email at santa@stmaryschristmas.org.uk
Sunday 7th December - Final Day! 12noon - 4.00pm
Colin Lapus, organ (St Mary's, Warwick)
Bublé Christmas By Candlelight comes to St Mary's Church!
1st Sitting: Doors 5:30pm / Show 6:15pm - 7:30pm
2nd Sitting: Doors 8:00pm / Show 8:30pm - 9:45pm
Featuring a spectacular live big band and the UK’s number one Michael Bublé tribute act, join us for an unforgettable evening of Christmas hits, made famous by the one and only Michael Bublé!
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at St Mary's Church with this ultimate feel good, sing-along concert, guaranteed to bring all the Christmas cheer and have you dancing in the aisles!
Hear best loved hits such as White Christmas, Santa Baby, Holly Jolly Christmas, All I Want For Christmas Is You and many more, performed live by candlelight.
CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT
Director: Christopher Monks
Carols by Candlelight has become a firm tradition of Armonico Consort’s festive programme over the past 25 years. What better way to enjoy the warmth and joy of the Christmas season than in the sublime candlelit setting for a feast of carols, combining traditional favourites and newly discovered works.
Due to popular demand and with this selling out year after year, we have now added more dates this December in Warwick and at Lighthouse, Poole. Be sure to secure your tickets to avoid disappointment and join us for the most anticipated concert of the year!
Don’t miss out on the chance to purchase Armonico Consort’s recent carols recording ‘Noel’ which will be available this Christmas.
Generously co-sponsored by Moore & Tibbits Solicitors and Roger Medwell MBE DL
JOGLARESA
Here we Come a-Carolling!
Elsa Bradley percussion, dulcimer, & chorus, Essa Flett fidel & chorus
Jeremy Avis voice, Jonny Akerman percussion, dulcimer, fidel, & chorus
Louise Anna Duggan percussion, dulcimer, harp, & chorus
Victoria Couper voice & harp
Joglaresa are back for Christmas and need YOU to come and sing along, raising the rafters with joyous medieval and traditional ‘caroles’! The audience are full-throatedly in the driving seat, provided with a beautifully illustrated booklet of lyrics & musical dots which encourages one and all to join in and celebrate the season singing along with the choruses of these ever-hummable festive favourites. Come straight to the concert and simply sing along with the festive classics or join Joglaresa for a short workshop beforehand to learn the nuts and bolts of a few numbers you didn’t know you always knew – mulled wine (and mince pies) included to warm up the vocal cords beautifully.
‘Behind the Music’ FREE workshop: 6.45pm
Ceremony of Carols by Benjamin Britten
sung by the Girls’ Choir of the Collegiate Church of St Mary, Warwick.
Doors open 17:00
‘Tis the Season
Christmas starts here! Carols old and new sung by a cappella choir, with opportunities for the audience to choose and join in with their favourites.
After 18 successful years, this will be Da Capo's final performance.
Table seating has now sold out; remaining seats are unreserved at the sides of the church. Ticket includes programme and interval refreshments.
Christmas By Candlelight comes to St Mary's Church!
1st Sitting: Doors 5:30pm / Show 6:15pm - 7:30pm
2nd Sitting: Doors 8:00pm / Show 8:30pm - 9:45pm
The ultimate Christmas concert is here! Join a spectacular cast of West End singers and incredible live band, as they perform your favourite Christmas Hits, as you have never heard them before!
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, just in time for a magical evening of best loved festive music, performed live at the beautiful St Mary's Church, by candlelight.
Featuring sing-along classics White Christmas, Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!, Santa Baby, O Holy Night, Winter Wonderland and many more, this uplifting concert is the perfect way to celebrate a Holly Jolly Christmas with the whole family!
The Snowman TM
Three showings of The SnowmanTM with live orchestra and solo chorister
at 1.30pm, 3.00pm & 4.30pm
Tickets on sale from 8.00am, Monday 13th October
CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT
Director: Christopher Monks
Carols by Candlelight has become a firm tradition of Armonico Consort’s festive programme over the past 25 years. What better way to enjoy the warmth and joy of the Christmas season than in the sublime candlelit setting for a feast of carols, combining traditional favourites and newly discovered works.
Due to popular demand and with this selling out year after year, we have now added more dates this December in Warwick and at Lighthouse, Poole. Be sure to secure your tickets to avoid disappointment and join us for the most anticipated concert of the year!
Don’t miss out on the chance to purchase Armonico Consort’s recent carols recording ‘Noel’ which will be available this Christmas.
Generously supported by David Phillips MBE& Phillips and Becker Accountants Ltd
Mark Swinton, organ (St Mary's, Warwick)
Julian Hellaby, piano
Colin Lapus, organ (St Mary's, Warwick)
An Evening of Flanders and Swann
with Oliver and Samuel Hancock
Fund-raising event for St Mary’s Choir Tour to Spain in August 2026.
Ben Bloor, organ (Brompton Oratory and Westminster School)
Oliver Hancock, organ (St Mary's, Warwick)
Join the Girl Choristers of The Collegiate Church of St Mary, Warwick for their annual performance of Pergolesi's Lenten masterpiece, Stabat mater, accompanied by the Beauchamp Quartet.
Director: Oliver Hancock
Doors open 5.00pm
Gary Sieling, organ (St Mary the Virgin, Henley-on-Thames)
A guided tour can be arranged to show you round if you request this at least a week in advance. Tours cost £5 per person (under 16s free) and will last approximately 60 minutes. It may be possible to arrange a tour outside our normal opening hours. 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 its history. Learn more about the history of the church.
The tower is open in line with church opening, with last admittance 30mins before closing.
Opening subject to weather; there is a minimum age of 7 years and with a charge for those 16 and over
Head over to our Visiting Us page to find information regarding getting here as well as opening times.