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04.05.2026 – 23.06.2026

May Bank Holiday activities at Guildhall School of Music and Drama

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Make the most of your May bank holidays with music recitals and productions

Make the most of your May Bank Holidays with inspiring music and drama at Guildhall School in the heart of the City.

Guildhall Harpists and Friends

Enjoy a late‑spring musical escape as Guildhall Harpists and Friends present a relaxed afternoon of solo and chamber works in the Silk Street Lecture Recital Room. The full programme can be found on the Guildhall School of Music and Drama's event page.

Time: Monday 4 May 1pm.

Tickets: This event is free and does not need to be reserved.

As You Like It

Round off the month with Shakespeare’s As You Like It (22–28 May), a joyful summer production filled with music, wit and transformation — perfect for a Bank Holiday cultural treat.

Time: Friday 22 May to Thursday 28 May

Tickets: Tickets cost £15 (£8 concessions) and can be reserved online.

Final Recitals

From 18 May to 23 June, our annual Final Recitals season offers over a month of free classical and jazz performances across Milton Court and Silk Street. With open‑door access and no tickets required, it’s an ideal long‑weekend opportunity to drop in and discover exceptional emerging talent.

Time: Monday 18 May to Thursday 23 June with specific times announced on the Guildhall School website.

Tickets: This event is free with no booking required.

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