Immerse yourself in a powerful fusion of music and history
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When
Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 August
DJ sets 11:30 - 12:30 and 14:00 - 15:00. Entry from one hour beforeTicketing Information
Separate ticket required. Member discount available.
Separate ticket (advance booking required)
Buy ticketsExperience the splendour of Ruben's magnificent ceiling as music fills the space around you.
Presenter Georgia Mann (BBC Radio 3) and sound engineer Rob Winter bring their project Classical DJ to the Banqueting House, creating a rich soundtrack inspired by the drama of the Stuart court and the palace’s extraordinary past.
Hear echoes of James I fascination with witchcraft and the divine right of kings, alongside stories from Rubens’ remarkable life as both artist and diplomat. As you listen, be immersed in a powerful fusion of music and history, with each piece bringing new depth to the theatricality, grandeur and intrigue of this extraordinary space.
Additional information
The DJ set is planned to have a relaxed atmosphere. There are some benches and beanbags in the hall that we encourage visitors to use, but we also encourage you to bring cushions or blankets to make sitting on the floor more comfortable. A limited number of chairs will also be available for those who require them, on a first come, first served basis.
What is Classical DJ?
Classical DJ is the creative partnership of presenter Georgia Mann and sound engineer Rob Winter, offering musical experiences for the classically curious.
Georgia presents BBC Radio 3’s Essential Classics, the station’s most listened-to programme, while Rob’s work as a sound engineer spans everything from the BBC Proms to Paul Weller albums.
Together, they’ve brought Classical DJ to audiences from Idler Festival to Glastonbury, as well as venues including Spiritland in King’s Cross and the Bristol Beacon as part of the BBC Proms.
Frequently asked questions
Doors open one hour before each set begins. We recommend arriving early to settle in, find your spot and enjoy the atmosphere before the music starts.
Food and drinks will not be available to purchase during the event. You may bring a bottle of water into the Main Hall, but no other food or drink is permitted.
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Banqueting Hall
Experience James I and VI's breathtaking Banqueting Hall, created in 1622 as a venue for extravagant Jacobean entertainments.
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- Location: Banqueting House
- Ticket type: Included in palace admission (Members go free)
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Members-Only Days at Banqueting House
Explore the Banqueting House, Whitehall on this exclusive members-only day after its temporary closure. Learn all about this iconic building and its rich history.
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Dates:
27 June
- Times: 10:00 - 16:00 (last entry at 15:00)
- Location: Banqueting House
- Ticket type: Separate ticket (advance booking required)
- Things to see
Rubens ceiling
Marvel at Sir Peter Paul Rubens' ceiling in its original setting of Inigo Jones' spectacular Banqueting House.
- Dates:
- Location: Banqueting House
- Ticket type: Included in palace admission (Members go free)
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James I and Anne of Denmark
Generous, scholarly James and his cultured wife
The masque
A fabulously extravagant early 17th century court entertainment
The Rubens ceiling
The crowning glory of the Banqueting House