Packed programme of events announced at Bridlington Priory
The Bridlington Priory team has announced its extensive programme of events for 2026.
There’s plenty of activities to keep people entertained, including concerts, art exhibitions; and organ recitals.
Here is the list of events announced so far:
Wednesday, February 18 to Friday, March 28: Art Exhibition – ‘Drawing on the Divine’, an exhibition of modern art by local artist Carmen Mills. On Saturday, February 28 at 11am Carmen will be in church to talk about her work. Free entry. Church open Mon-Fri 11am-3pm, Sat 10am-12 noon.
Saturday, April 18 (7pm): Annikyra String Quartet – These professional musicians make a welcome return to perform a light and uplifting spring evening concert combining classical favourites, folk and classical jazz and also selections from the 1960s to the present day (tickets £10).
Monday, May 4 (11am): Organ Recital – Robert Poyser and Lewis Scott present a concert featuring film tunes and popular music with Robert at the Priory organ and Lewis on his Roland Theatre organ (tickets £10).
Saturday, May 30 (6pm): Organ Recital: Sean Maxwell – Portugal. Sean is a young American organist, currently working as organist of the Benedictine Monastery of São Bento da Vitória in Porto, from where he has just released a recording on its historic organ (tickets £10).
Saturday, June 6 (7.30pm): 55 Years of Joyful Song – Driffield Male Voice Choir are thrilled to return to the Priory to celebrate ‘55 Years of Joyful Song’ as 2026 marks their 55th Anniversary. The concert will include a collection of the choir’s favourites and some new songs reflecting their eclectic repertoire (tickets £10).
June 20 and 21, July 21: Old Town Association Secret Gardens of Bridlington Old Town, OTA Summer Fête (see posters and OTA and Priory websites for more details).
Saturday, June 20 (7.30pm): Romantica – Paul Francis Good (Tenor) makes a most welcome return to the Priory performing a delightful mix of romantic songs, including arias, boleros and canzone napoletana (free entry with donations).
Friday, July 3 (7.30pm): Rock the Priory – returning for their annual summer concert, for one night only the Rafters will Rock and even the Angels will Sing, as we 'Rock the Priory'! Get your tickets whilst you can as previous 'Rock the Priory' events have sold out (tickets £10 from remarkablearts.net, 07943 276496 and the Priory Shop).
Saturday, July 4 (6pm): Organ Recital – Christopher Herrick (Concert Organist). As Christopher makes a welcome return to the Priory, he and his playing need no introduction. He has recorded numerous albums in his “Organ Fireworks” series and worked alongside Simon Preston at Westminster Abbey for a number of years (tickets £10).
Wednesday, July 15 (3pm): Ryedale Festival Concert – The Gesualdo Six Vocal Ensemble: English Motets (full details announced from March 27th at ryedalefestival.com).
Saturday, August 8 to Monday, August 17: Art Exhibition – ‘The Beauty of the East Riding’. This exhibition, by members of The Bridlington Art Society, follows on from last year’s popular event (free entry Church open Mon-Fri 11am-3pm, Sat 10am-3pm, Sunday 12-3pm).
Saturday, August 8 (6pm): Organ Recital – Emma Gibbins (Chelmsford Cathedral). Emma currently runs the music department at Chelmsford Cathedral, having previously worked in a similar capacity in various other churches and cathedrals. She makes her first visit to play at Bridlington Priory (tickets £10).
Friday, August 14 (7.30pm): Ben Couper – Electric violinist. Founder of The Shamrock Experience, Ben will generously treats us to another fantastic concert on the electric violin (free entry with donations).
Friday, September 11: Race the Waves – Registration Day on Church Green. Come and see the many fantastic entries up close and meet the owners. Church open 10am to 4pm with refreshments in the Church Rooms.
Friday, September 11 to Sunday, September 20: Heritage Open Days – HOD is England’s largest festival of history and culture. Learn more of the history on our doorstep. Priory Church open Sat 19th 10am-4pm (cake stall and refreshments 10am to noon).
Saturday, September 19 (7pm): Proms at the Priory – Come and be part of a fantastic ‘Last Night of the Proms’ traditional concert with the magnificent Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band. Bring your flags... all nations welcome! (tickets £15).
Saturday, September 26: Organ Recital – Gordon Stewart. One of the country’s best-known recitalists, Gordon looks forward to reacquainting himself with the magnificent Priory organ. A mixed and varied programme can be guaranteed (tickets £10).
Saturday, October 3 (7.30pm): 35 Years in Song – A Special Anniversary Celebration. The New Mill Male Voice Choir returns to the Priory to celebrate a very special milestone – their 35th Anniversary (tickets £10).
Saturday, October 17 (7pm): Silent Film Show with Organist. Donald MacKenzie, House Organist of the Odeon Leicester Square London, returns to the Priory to once again recapture the magic of the silent movie era (tickets £12).
Sunday, November 29 (noon to 3pm): Priory Advent Fair (see posters & Priory website for more details).
Saturday, December 5 (7pm): Hope Housing Bridlington. A special Christmas fund-raising event for the Hope Housing charity (see posters and websites for more details).
Saturday, December 12 (7pm): Christmas Brass & Voices – Let your Christmas celebrations begin with the fantastic Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Brass Band and the renowned Priory choir and organ for soaring Christmas music in the ancient church setting. Mulled wine & mince pies and a raffle too! (tickets £15).