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Evening Prayer
Evening Prayer
Join us in the Abbey for this said service of Evening Prayer as we bring the day to a Godly end in the stillness of this holy space.
4 events,
Tuesdays@1 – Organ Recital Series – Huw Williams
Tuesdays@1 – Organ Recital Series – Huw Williams
Programme C. Franck (1822-1890) - Chorale No 3 in A minor J.S. Bach (1685-1750) - Trio Sonata No 1 in Eb BWV 525 i)…
Evening Prayer
Evening Prayer
Join us in the Abbey for this said service of Evening Prayer as we bring the day to a Godly end in the stillness of this holy space.
John Rutter
John Rutter
With Members of the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra Get ready for an unforgettable evening of beautiful music at Bath Abbey. Featuring talented members of the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra, this concert promises to be a feast for the senses. Renowned composer and conductor John Rutter will…
3 events,
Holy Communion
Holy Communion
This beautiful service of Holy Communion, using the 1662 Book of Common Prayer, begins at 12 noon every Wednesday. This service includes a sermon, but no hymns, and lasts for approximately 45 minutes. You are also warmly invited to join…
Evening Prayer
Evening Prayer
Join us in the Abbey for this said service of Evening Prayer as we bring the day to a Godly end in the stillness of this holy space.
3 events,
Choral Evensong
Choral Evensong
This beautiful service lasts for approximately 45 minutes and combines the memorable cadences of Thomas Cranmer's Book of Common Prayer with a distinctive repertoire of English Church music.
Extraordinary! A Voices for Life schools project
Extraordinary! A Voices for Life schools project
Following successful performances of Stardust in 2022, Voices for Life is back in Bath Abbey with a brand new work! Led by George Bevan and accompanied by professional musicians, join 200 local primary school children and the Voices for Life…
3 events,
Evening Prayer
Evening Prayer
Join us in the Abbey for this said service of Evening Prayer as we bring the day to a Godly end in the stillness of this holy space.
Extraordinary! A Voices for Life schools project
Extraordinary! A Voices for Life schools project
Following successful performances of Stardust in 2022, Voices for Life is back in Bath Abbey with a brand new work! Led by George Bevan and accompanied by professional musicians, join 200 local primary school children and the Voices for Life…
2 events,
Across the Pond
Across the Pond
We celebrate the special relationship with music anticipating the festivity of American Independence Day. Bernstein’s exciting Chichester Psalms, set to a Hebrew text, form the centrepiece of this concert with British and American themes. Bernstein’s parents were Ukrainian Jews who…
Lunchtime Recital – Providence High School Singers (USA)
Lunchtime Recital – Providence High School Singers (USA)
The Providence Singers is one of four choral ensembles at Providence High School (Providence High Arts). They are an advanced group of vocalists who have been involved in the PHS choral community for several years, receiving superior ratings at festivals…
5 events,
Holy Communion
Holy Communion
This beautiful service of Holy Communion, using the 1662 Book of Common Prayer, begins at 8.00am every Sunday. This service includes a sermon, but no hymns, and lasts for approximately 45 minutes. You are also warmly invited to join us…
Sung Eucharist
Sung Eucharist
This formal service, which lasts approximately 70 minutes, combines elegant liturgy, thoughtful preaching and magnificent music.
Choral Evensong
Choral Evensong
This beautiful service lasts for approximately 45 minutes and combines the memorable cadences of Thomas Cranmer's Book of Common Prayer with a distinctive repertoire of English Church music.
Informal Service
Informal Service
A short reflective service with reflections on Scripture, prayers and lighting candles supported by instrumental musicians, which lasts for approximately 30 minutes. This informal evening service also welcomes everyone of all ages to worship and prayer, and draws on the…
Church Family Communion
Church Family Communion
A family service lasting just over an hour and combines prayer and praise with glorious music from our Abbey Choir and thoughtful preaching. The atmosphere is relaxed and children are warmly welcomed. Everyone is invited to stay on after the…
2 events,
Evening Prayer
Evening Prayer
Join us in the Abbey for this said service of Evening Prayer as we bring the day to a Godly end in the stillness of this holy space.
3 events,
Tuesdays@1 – Organ Recital Series – Gary Desmond
Tuesdays@1 – Organ Recital Series – Gary Desmond
Programme D. Buxtehude (1637-1707) - Praeludium, Fuge und Chaconnne C-dur (BuxWV 137) J.S. Bach (1659-1750) - Wenn wir in höchsten Nöten sein BWV641 J.P. Sousa (1854-1932) - The Liberty Bell G. Hancock (1934-2012) - Aria J.K. Paine (1839-1906) -…
Evening Prayer
Evening Prayer
Join us in the Abbey for this said service of Evening Prayer as we bring the day to a Godly end in the stillness of this holy space.
5 events,
Running Out of Time 2023
Running Out of Time 2023
About Running Out of Time 2023 is a 2000km relay from Ben Nevis to Big Ben which aims to supercharge awareness of the climate crisis; change attitudes; and inspire action NOW to reduce carbon emissions and reach net zero. The…
Holy Communion
Holy Communion
This beautiful service of Holy Communion, using the 1662 Book of Common Prayer, begins at 12 noon every Wednesday. This service includes a sermon, but no hymns, and lasts for approximately 45 minutes. You are also warmly invited to join…
Lunchtime Recital – University Christian Church Handbell Ringers
Lunchtime Recital – University Christian Church Handbell Ringers
UCC Bell Ringers is a select group of young people, ages 14 – 18, from University Christian Church in Fort Worth, Texas. They ring one of the church’s three, five-octave sets of English handbells, cast by the Whitechapel Bell Foundry…
Evening Prayer
Evening Prayer
Join us in the Abbey for this said service of Evening Prayer as we bring the day to a Godly end in the stillness of this holy space.
2 events,
Choral Evensong
Choral Evensong
This beautiful service lasts for approximately 45 minutes and combines the memorable cadences of Thomas Cranmer's Book of Common Prayer with a distinctive repertoire of English Church music.
3 events,
Evening Prayer
Evening Prayer
Join us in the Abbey for this said service of Evening Prayer as we bring the day to a Godly end in the stillness of this holy space.
A Summer Musical Finale
A Summer Musical Finale
The young choristers of Bath Abbey Melody Makers and Wells Cathedral Song Squad united bring you a lively mixed repertoire in a concert that will celebrate the end of their musical year. Director: Naomi MacLeod-Jones. The programme will include sacred…
1 event,
Mendelssohn’s Elijah
Mendelssohn’s Elijah
Bath Bach Choir | Matthew Brook and Southern Sinfonia Bath Bach Choir is delighted to be bringing Mendelssohn’s much-loved oratorio Elijah back to Bath Abbey for its summer concert. Premiered in the Birmingham Festival of 1846, Elijah was first conducted by Mendelssohn himself and the…
5 events,
Holy Communion
Holy Communion
This beautiful service of Holy Communion, using the 1662 Book of Common Prayer, begins at 8.00am every Sunday. This service includes a sermon, but no hymns, and lasts for approximately 45 minutes. You are also warmly invited to join us…
Sung Eucharist
Sung Eucharist
This formal service, which lasts approximately 70 minutes, combines elegant liturgy, thoughtful preaching and magnificent music.
Choral Evensong
Choral Evensong
This beautiful service lasts for approximately 45 minutes and combines the memorable cadences of Thomas Cranmer's Book of Common Prayer with a distinctive repertoire of English Church music.
Informal Service
Informal Service
A short reflective service with reflections on Scripture, prayers and lighting candles supported by instrumental musicians, which lasts for approximately 30 minutes. This informal evening service also welcomes everyone of all ages to worship and prayer, and draws on the…
Church Family Communion
Church Family Communion
A family service lasting just over an hour and combines prayer and praise with glorious music from our Abbey Choir and thoughtful preaching. The atmosphere is relaxed and children are warmly welcomed. Everyone is invited to stay on after the…
3 events,
SUMMER SOLOS: Maddie Foster
SUMMER SOLOS: Maddie Foster
Maddie Foster is one of the senior members in the Girls’ Choir. She has served the Abbey for 12 years initially as a Melody Maker. She has dazzled audiences and congregations with her wonderful singing in performances of oratorios and…
Evening Prayer
Evening Prayer
Join us in the Abbey for this said service of Evening Prayer as we bring the day to a Godly end in the stillness of this holy space.
3 events,
Tuesdays@1 – Organ Recital Series – Michael Stoddart
Tuesdays@1 – Organ Recital Series – Michael Stoddart
Programme J.S. Bach (1685-1750) - Prelude and Fugue in A minor (BWV 543) J.P. Sweelinck (1562-1621) - Variations on Mein junge liebe hat ein end F.J. Haydn (1731-1809) - Largo from String Quartet 4 (Arr WT Best) C.H.H. Parry (1848-1918)…
Evening Prayer
Evening Prayer
Join us in the Abbey for this said service of Evening Prayer as we bring the day to a Godly end in the stillness of this holy space.
2 events,
Evening Prayer
Evening Prayer
Join us in the Abbey for this said service of Evening Prayer as we bring the day to a Godly end in the stillness of this holy space.
2 events,
Choral Evensong
Choral Evensong
This beautiful service lasts for approximately 45 minutes and combines the memorable cadences of Thomas Cranmer's Book of Common Prayer with a distinctive repertoire of English Church music.
2 events,
Evening Prayer
Evening Prayer
Join us in the Abbey for this said service of Evening Prayer as we bring the day to a Godly end in the stillness of this holy space.
0 events,
5 events,
Holy Communion
Holy Communion
This beautiful service of Holy Communion, using the 1662 Book of Common Prayer, begins at 8.00am every Sunday. This service includes a sermon, but no hymns, and lasts for approximately 45 minutes. You are also warmly invited to join us…
Sung Eucharist
Sung Eucharist
This formal service, which lasts approximately 70 minutes, combines elegant liturgy, thoughtful preaching and magnificent music.
Choral Evensong
Choral Evensong
This beautiful service lasts for approximately 45 minutes and combines the memorable cadences of Thomas Cranmer's Book of Common Prayer with a distinctive repertoire of English Church music.
Informal Service
Informal Service
A short reflective service with reflections on Scripture, prayers and lighting candles supported by instrumental musicians, which lasts for approximately 30 minutes. This informal evening service also welcomes everyone of all ages to worship and prayer, and draws on the…
Church Family Communion
Church Family Communion
A family service lasting just over an hour and combines prayer and praise with glorious music from our Abbey Choir and thoughtful preaching. The atmosphere is relaxed and children are warmly welcomed. Everyone is invited to stay on after the…
2 events,
Evening Prayer
Evening Prayer
Join us in the Abbey for this said service of Evening Prayer as we bring the day to a Godly end in the stillness of this holy space.
3 events,
Tuesdays@1 – Organ Recital Series
Tuesdays@1 – Organ Recital Series
Lunchtime organ recitals at 1pm in the Abbey, taking place every Tuesday until October 2023. Organists scheduled to play: August 15 Jeff Howard August 22 Performed by organists from the RSCM’s Bath Course for Young People August 29 Hayden Payne…
Evening Prayer
Evening Prayer
Join us in the Abbey for this said service of Evening Prayer as we bring the day to a Godly end in the stillness of this holy space.
2 events,
Evening Prayer
Evening Prayer
Join us in the Abbey for this said service of Evening Prayer as we bring the day to a Godly end in the stillness of this holy space.
1 event,
3 events,
Evening Prayer
Evening Prayer
Join us in the Abbey for this said service of Evening Prayer as we bring the day to a Godly end in the stillness of this holy space.
Bath Philharmonia & Pacific Chorale
Bath Philharmonia & Pacific Chorale
Classical choral music at its best The Grammy Award-Winning Pacific Chorale is one of America’s great choirs and ‘has risen to national prominence’ (Los Angeles Times) since its inception in 1968. Hailed for delivering ‘thrilling entertainment’, the resident choir at Segerstrom…
1 event,
Lunchtime Piano Recital – Violet Wong
Lunchtime Piano Recital – Violet Wong
Violet Wong, pianist, started learning the classical piano when she was 6 and is currently a music tutor in Bristol. Violet is well-experienced in teaching different aged groups of students, including children, teenagers and adults. Violet was also a pop…
5 events,
Holy Communion
Holy Communion
This beautiful service of Holy Communion, using the 1662 Book of Common Prayer, begins at 8.00am every Sunday. This service includes a sermon, but no hymns, and lasts for approximately 45 minutes. You are also warmly invited to join us…
Sung Eucharist
Sung Eucharist
This formal service, which lasts approximately 70 minutes, combines elegant liturgy, thoughtful preaching and magnificent music.
Choral Evensong
Choral Evensong
This beautiful service lasts for approximately 45 minutes and combines the memorable cadences of Thomas Cranmer's Book of Common Prayer with a distinctive repertoire of English Church music.
Informal Service
Informal Service
A short reflective service with reflections on Scripture, prayers and lighting candles supported by instrumental musicians, which lasts for approximately 30 minutes. This informal evening service also welcomes everyone of all ages to worship and prayer, and draws on the…
Church Family Communion
Church Family Communion
A family service lasting just over an hour and combines prayer and praise with glorious music from our Abbey Choir and thoughtful preaching. The atmosphere is relaxed and children are warmly welcomed. Everyone is invited to stay on after the…
3 events,
CANCELLED – Summer Solo: Emma Hocking
CANCELLED – Summer Solo: Emma Hocking
APOLOGIES BUT THIS RECITAL HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO ILL HEALTH Emma has been one of the leaders in the Abbey Girls Choir and has been a member since 2018. She has sung solos and impressed us all with her…
Evening Prayer
Evening Prayer
Join us in the Abbey for this said service of Evening Prayer as we bring the day to a Godly end in the stillness of this holy space.
3 events,
Tuesdays@1 – Organ Recital Series
Tuesdays@1 – Organ Recital Series
Lunchtime organ recitals at 1pm in the Abbey, taking place every Tuesday until October 2023. Organists scheduled to play: August 15 Jeff Howard August 22 Performed by organists from the RSCM’s Bath Course for Young People August 29 Hayden Payne…
Evening Prayer
Evening Prayer
Join us in the Abbey for this said service of Evening Prayer as we bring the day to a Godly end in the stillness of this holy space.
3 events,
Holy Communion
Holy Communion
This beautiful service of Holy Communion, using the 1662 Book of Common Prayer, begins at 12 noon every Wednesday. This service includes a sermon, but no hymns, and lasts for approximately 45 minutes. You are also warmly invited to join…
Evening Prayer
Evening Prayer
Join us in the Abbey for this said service of Evening Prayer as we bring the day to a Godly end in the stillness of this holy space.
1 event,
2 events,
Evening Prayer
Evening Prayer
Join us in the Abbey for this said service of Evening Prayer as we bring the day to a Godly end in the stillness of this holy space.
0 events,
5 events,
Holy Communion
Holy Communion
This beautiful service of Holy Communion, using the 1662 Book of Common Prayer, begins at 8.00am every Sunday. This service includes a sermon, but no hymns, and lasts for approximately 45 minutes. You are also warmly invited to join us…
Sung Eucharist
Sung Eucharist
This formal service, which lasts approximately 70 minutes, combines elegant liturgy, thoughtful preaching and magnificent music.
Choral Evensong
Choral Evensong
This beautiful service lasts for approximately 45 minutes and combines the memorable cadences of Thomas Cranmer's Book of Common Prayer with a distinctive repertoire of English Church music.
Informal Service
Informal Service
A short reflective service with reflections on Scripture, prayers and lighting candles supported by instrumental musicians, which lasts for approximately 30 minutes. This informal evening service also welcomes everyone of all ages to worship and prayer, and draws on the…
Church Family Communion
Church Family Communion
A family service lasting just over an hour and combines prayer and praise with glorious music from our Abbey Choir and thoughtful preaching. The atmosphere is relaxed and children are warmly welcomed. Everyone is invited to stay on after the…
3 events,
Evening Prayer
Evening Prayer
Join us in the Abbey for this said service of Evening Prayer as we bring the day to a Godly end in the stillness of this holy space.
Lunchtime Recital – Songbird Strings of Texas
Lunchtime Recital – Songbird Strings of Texas
Songbird Strings of Texas hails from the famously musical city of Austin, Texas. Representing the Songbird Rising Suzuki School and honoring a combined 100+ years of dedicated study, our students are excited to showcase their hard work with a program…