We have got a spring in our step here at St John’s Smith Square as we announce the details for our upcoming Easter Festival! Taking place from 10-17 April 2022, Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday, we welcome a return to the liturgical roots of the venue featuring many favourites of choral devotion.

The seven-day Easter Festival is crowned by appearances from renowned ensembles including Polyphony and Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Vox Luminis and Choir of King’s College, London, as well as Fretwork Consort and St John’s Smith Square’s very own Southbank Sinfonia. Furthermore, the festival is set to feature wonderful soloists including organist Martin Baker and three late-night candlelit performances by SANSARA, which will be livestreamed free via the St John’s Smith Square website.

Speaking on this exciting announcement, Richard Heason, Co-Director of St John’s Smith Square, commented: “We are delighted to announce our first festival of 2022. The Easter Festival at St John’s Smith Square celebrates some of the best orchestral, choral and chamber music across the ages. From the wonderful Polyphony and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, under the direction of Stephen Layton, to SANSARA, Vox Luminis and many more, the festival offers something for everyone. We are also delighted to present a hybrid festival, with our free late-night series of liturgical events being available to livestream from your home, allowing those unable to attend in person the opportunity to celebrate with us both nationally and internationally. We look forward to warmly welcoming you at the hall this Easter.”

Make sure to sign up for our Patrons or Friends schemes to be first in line to grab tickets! We look forward to welcoming you all here and celebrating the Easter period in glorious harmony. For more information head to 'Whats On at St John's'

 

Priority booking for the Festival opens on Monday 14 February 2022, with all concerts on sale from Monday 21 February 2022