Concerts and Arts events at St Mary's Ware

At St Mary’s we are blessed with a beautiful and historic building which is also a fabulous performance and exhibition space. And for many years the church has hosted arts events such as lunchtime concerts, evening shows including opera and brass band concerts, jazz, organ recitals, visual arts exhibitions, including children’s work, and talks on many subjects.

St Mary's Arts Lunchtime Concerts

Lunchtime concerts run on the 1st Monday and 3rd Thursday of the month at 12:30pm for a 40 minute recital. A volunteer run Cafe is open in the Church Hall from 11:30am before each concert. These recitals are free to enter with a retiring collection made for the work and upkeep of St Mary's. 

Thursday 18th June - Anna le Hair and Arwen Turner, Piano and Violin

see below for July Lunchtime Recitals 

Monday 3rd August- Sally Quantrill, Flute

Thursday 20th August - Shirley Wu, Piano 

'Celebrating the Organ' 

In July we celebrate the organ and organists with this mini-festival. All proceeds will support the work of St Mary's Church 

Sunday 5th July - Choral Evensong, joint with the choirs of Presdales School 

Monday 6th July - Organ Recital, 12:30pm Elli-Mae McGlone (St Mary's Lunchtime Recital series) 

Saturday 11th July - 'An organist in Norway,' 3:30pm Malcolm Pentelow. An illustrated talk with Norwegian 'afternoon tea.' Entry by donation 

Tuesday 14th July - Organ Recital with Bar and Reception, William Fox, St Albans Cathedral.  Bar open from 6pm, recital 6:30pm. Tickets £12*

Thursday 16th July  - Organ Recital, 12:30pm Chris Muhley (St Mary's Lunchtime Recital series) 

Sunday 19th July - Organ Evening Prayer, 5pm, Stephen Crookes (St Mary's Ware) 

Friday 24th July - Organ Recital with Bar, Charles Francis, concert organist. Bar open from 6pm, recital 6:30pm. Tickets £12* 

*buy both together for £20. Tickets from [email protected] , at services and events at St Mary's Church, or on the door.