Music and Events
Welcome to our music and events programme. Music concerts and events are available on selected Saturdays throughout the summer. See How to visit page for details of how to get to us, and parking.
Tuesday Opening: The church is open each Tuesday from Noon till 2pm, with free tea and coffee. Do pop in for a chat and a visit.
Saturday Opening: 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month from 2-4 pm
Church Services: Evening prayer at 4 pm Sunday in months with 5 Sundays
i.e. March 29th, May 31st, August 30th and November 29th.
2026 Events Programme
March:
13th Friday 6.30pm: Bellringing - all welcome to watch or have a try!
22nd Sunday 3pm: St Leonard’s Book Launch. Our new book about the Hythe and its Church. Come and hear more!
29th Sunday 4pm: Evening prayer service. All are welcome
April:
10th Friday 6.30pm: Bellringing
23rd Thursday 7pm: A celebration of St George and Shakespeare. Including ‘Capstan Full Strength ‘ Shanty group, The Adages and much more!
May:
8th Friday, 6.30pm: Bellringing
TBC : Jane’s walk
31st Sunday 4pm: Evening prayer service
30th Saturday 7pm: Evy Frearson gig
June:
12th Friday 6.30: Bellringing
24th Wednesday TBC: Julie Murphy (Folk singer)
26th Friday 11am -5pm: Essex Book Festival event
TBC: A Sunday afternoon : Jazz group ‘Shuck’
July:
10th Friday 6.30pm: Bellringing
18th Saturday 6-9pm: Beer and Hymns - our annual celebration of traditional hymns played on our organ and local beer!
29th Wednesday 7pm: The Adages (Folk group)
TBC: Giulia Cipriani (Soprano) and friends - a special preview of her Castle Park concert in August
August:
5th Wednesday 7pm: Terza (Dave Shepherd, Kevi May and Stuart Moffatt make a welcome return)
14th Friday 6.30pm: Bellringing
14th Friday 7.30pm: TICKETED EVENT- Quill and Inkling Theatre production ‘The Cursed Ring; A Viking Saga’
29th Saturday: Craft fair with strawberries and cream
30th Sunday 4pm: Evening Prayer Service
September:
11th Friday 6.30pm: Bellringing
Heritage open days, dates to be confirmed. We will open 1st and 2nd Saturday of the event.
October:
9th Friday 6.30pm: Bellringing
November:
13th Friday 6.30pm: Bellringing
29th Sunday 4pm: Evening Prayer Service
December:
11th Friday 6.30pm: Bellringing
18th Friday 7pm for 7.30pm: Carol Service