Enjoy a wide range of concerts throughout the year organised by Music in Romsey. Musicians involved range from local choirs and bands to international soloists and orchestras.
Concerts begin at 7.30pm unless otherwise stated.
Book online for Music in Romsey concerts in Romsey Abbey
Our lunchtime recitals take place on Tuesdays at 1.10pm in the Abbey. Everyone is welcome. Bring your lunch if it helps! The short programmes last 30-40 minutes, ideal for a lunch hour. Free entry with retiring collection. We hope you can join us. Find out more here.
Saturday 1st December, 7pm
GEORGE’S TRUST CHRISTMAS CONCERT
An evening of festive music and carols from the Romsey Area Youth Bands and Choirs
Compered by Radio Solent’s Katie Martin
Free admission – retiring collection in aid of The George O’Brien Trust (registered charity no. 1127419)
Tuesday 4th December, 7pm
WASSAIL! CAROLS OF COMFORT AND JOY
Barton Peveril students will be joined by pupils from The Mountbatten School, Wyvern College, Eastleigh and Crestwood Community School for a choral concert
Conductor Alexander L’Estrange
To include Alexander L’Estrange’s award-winning composition ‘Wassail! Carols of Comfort and Joy’
Tickets can be purchased online via this link ticketsource.co.uk (All unreserved – Adults £11, Concessions £9)
Wednesday 12th December, 7pm
HONEYPOT CHILDREN’S CHARITY CHRISTMAS CAROL CONCERT
Featuring Rock Choir led by Charlotte Jones and Romsey Abbey Primary School Choir
Guest Speaker Penny Power OBE
Tickets can be purchased online via this link Online tickets or contact 02380 890 002 (All unreserved – £12 Adults, £7 children under 12)
Saturday 15th December, 7.30pm
ROMSEY YOUTH CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Including Romsey Youth Children’s Choir
Tickets from Romsey Visitor Information Centre or on the door. For more details contact md@romseyyouthchoir.org.uk
Tickets £10, £5 for Under 18’s
Tuesday 18 December, 6.30pm [Music in Romsey event]
GIFT OF SIGHT CAROL CONCERT – AURUM VOCALE
Conductor Nicholas Wilks
A selection of Christmas music including modern and traditional carols
Reserved £35 (front nave), £30 (rear nave)
Unreserved £25
Friday 21 December, 7.30pm [Music in Romsey event]
JOY TO THE WORLD – ROMSEY SINGERS AT 50 – 1968-2018
Conductor Philip Lawson
Christmas music including carols for choir and audience
In advance Reserved: £16, £14 (concessions) – Unreserved: £12
On door Reserved: £18, £14 (concessions) – Unreserved: £14
Saturday 22nd December, Performances at 2pm & 3.30pm (SOLD OUT) & 5pm (SOLD OUT) [Romsey Abbey event]
THE SNOWMAN
Experience the magic of Christmas with a screening of Howard Blake’s timeless classic ‘The Snowman’ accompanied by a live orchestra. Featuring the Romsey Sinfonietta, conducted by Craig Lawton, with leader Kath Roberts and a chorister from the Romsey Abbey Choir.
Ticket prices are £10 (£8 under 16’s)
Family ticket £34 (2 adults & 2 children)
There is no charge for babes in arms under 6 months, seated on a parents/carers lap.
Tickets for the 2pm performance will be on sale from Tuesday 20th November at 10am and can be purchased online from https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/romseyabbey or from Romsey Visitor Information Centre
Tickets for concerts are available from:
Romsey Tourist Information Centre
13 Church Street
ROMSEY
SO51 8BT
Phone 01794 512987
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Music in Romsey brochure (PDF)
The 2018 Music in Romsey season is supported by the White Horse Hotel and Brasserie.
Music in Romsey accepts no responsibility for subsequent changes by artists or promoters.
For enquiries relating to holding a concert in Romsey Abbey, please contact Chris Green at admin@musicinromsey.org