Event Details
- Location: Westminster Abbey
- Address: 20 Dean's Yard, London, SW1P 3PA
- Start date: 16th July 2025
- End date: 27th August 2025
- Times: 4.30pm
- Entry fee: £15.00 (concessions available)
Spend a summer evening exploring the Abbey after hours and unwind with live music outside.
Make the most of lighter evenings with a special after-hours experience at Westminster Abbey. Begin your visit with a self-guided tour of the Abbey’s most iconic spaces, from the awe-inspiring Lady Chapel to the famous names in Poets’ Corner, before heading outside to the Cloisters for live music and a relaxed summer atmosphere.
With fewer crowds, you’ll have time to take in the Abbey’s rich history at your own pace. After exploring, step into the fresh air to enjoy a drink from the bar and live performances from musicians curated by Found in Music, all set against the backdrop of centuries-old stonework and open skies.
16th July – Zemphy
Zemphy is a London based Singer-songwriter from Northern Ireland. After training as a classical singer and pianist, she branched out to write her own music. She enjoys playing cover sets, taking classic songs and shaking them up with an acoustic jazz twist.
20th July – Aymee Weir
Aymee Weir is a singer-songwriter who has honed her craft by busking on the streets of London. She has performed on Radio 1 and collaborated with Radio 1 DJ Mat Edmondson to record ‘Your Car’.
13th August – Francesco Nasone
Francesco Nasone is a London based Italian singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. His unique style is a mix of Pop and jazz blended with warm harmonies and swingy grooves. He has one multiple prestigious jazz awards and has performed at venues and festivals across Europe.
27th August – Charlotte Campbell
Charlotte’s upbeat and chirpy originals and covers of pop classics are a hit with all ages. Often found busking along the river Thames and in London’s busiest train stations, Charlotte’s street performances have led to sold out shows in London and tours across Europe
This event is delivered in conjunction with Found in Music’s Busk in London Programme. Found in Music work with many high-profile clients helping them use music and other forms of live performance to enhance their visitor, customer and employee experience and engagement.
Or why not join us for an Evening in the Cloisters – 6.00pm on 21 August? For one evening only, step into the Abbey cloisters after hours and experience a remarkable blend of music, storytelling, and heritage. As part of Westminster’s Inside Out Festival, this special event invites you to relax with a drink in the open air while enjoying live performances and intimate talks. See the Abbey website for full details.
Image: Brendan Foster Photography
