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Gala Dinner 2025

Monday 6th October 2025 (18:00 – 21:30)
House of Lords, London

Friends, Trustees and Members of the Royal College of Organists are invited to apply for tickets to attend the College’s third Gala Dinner.

This year, with thanks to The Lord Lisvane KCB DL, our sponsor, it will be held in the House of Lords Terrace on Monday 6th October, preceded by a Concert in St Margaret's Westminster performed by Thomas Trotter at 6.00pm. The programme will include music by Handel, Russell, Danksagmüller and Farrington. There will then be a reception and a three-course dinner with wines and port in the House of Lords’ Cholmondeley Room & Terrace, overlooking the River Thames.  

The dinner should end by 9.30pm in time to catch trains.

Menu:

Starter:

Main:

Dessert:

Dress code: business attire or smart casual.

The inclusive price is £100.00 per person for the concert, reception and dinner.

Please consider bringing a guest or sponsoring an organ student to attend (the RCO can make a recommendation if required).

We are grateful to The Lord Lisvane, Prof. Christopher Wood, Thomas Trotter, Ugbana Oyet, Serjeant at Arms and Black Rod.

To apply for tickets to the RCO Gala Dinner, please download and complete this form:

RCO GALA DINNER - APPLICATION FOR TICKETS >>

Please note that this event is strictly limited to 120 places. In view of the security arrangements at the House of Lords, no bookings can be accepted after the deadline of Friday 19th September. 

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