Following the huge success at York Minster, Ignite Concerts proudly presents “A Night at the Movies by candlelight” at Selby Abbey. Join us for a magical evening where the timeless melodies of beloved film scores will be brought to life by the Ebor String Quartet and accompanied on selected songs by the stirring vocals of […]
March to April 2025 No booking required – just turn up! (Tours, which last about 75 minutes, are free but donations are invited) Meet your guide at 10.30am inside the West Door of Selby Abbey to explore the history of the first monastery to be established in the North of England after the arrival of […]
ASH WEDNESDAY 5 March 7.30pm Sung Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes All our welcome to join us for this service to mark the beginning of Lent. Setting: The Wiltshire Service -Shephard Responsorial Psalm 51: 1-18 The Five-Part Litany - Tallis The Lenten Prose - Plainsong mode v Anthem: Wash me throughly - Wesley Hymns: 238 […]
A large-scale light installation, artwork and light trail. Experience the event any time between 6-9pm Ancient Futures has been developed especially for Selby by Heinrich and Palmer. It brings together light, history, and technology to explore the deep connections between the Abbey's limestone and the landscapes it came from. Selby Light: A brand new, free, […]
A large-scale light installation, artwork and light trail. Experience the event any time between 6-9pm Ancient Futures has been developed especially for Selby by Heinrich and Palmer. It brings together light, history, and technology to explore the deep connections between the Abbey's limestone and the landscapes it came from. Selby Light: A brand new, free, […]
On Saturday 8th March at 4.00pm, Choral Evensong will be sung at the Abbey by the RSCM Northern Cathedral Singers. Responses: Radcliffe Psalm: 73 Canticles: MacDonald in A flat Anthem: O Lorde, the maker of al thing - Mundy Hymn: 116 Be thou my guardian and my guide The RSCM Northern Cathedral Singers (NCS) is an adult […]
A large-scale light installation, artwork and light trail. Experience the event any time between 6-9pm Ancient Futures has been developed especially for Selby by Heinrich and Palmer. It brings together light, history, and technology to explore the deep connections between the Abbey's limestone and the landscapes it came from. Selby Light: A brand new, free, […]
James Dhonau, the tenor choral scholar here at Selby Abbey, is delighted to be bringing you this recital of comic, tragic, and sentimental songs from Opera, Musical Theatre, and German Lieder. A lifelong lover of music and drama, James has a passion for conveying emotion and bringing characters to life through his singing. Having completed […]
March to April 2025 No booking required – just turn up! (Tours, which last about 75 minutes, are free but donations are invited) Meet your guide at 10.30am inside the West Door of Selby Abbey to explore the history of the first monastery to be established in the North of England after the arrival of […]
Manchester-based pianist, Carl Leighton, returns to his home area again for another Lunchtime Piano Recital at Selby Abbey. Featuring works by JS Bach, Tchaikovsky, Ravel, Chopin and Scriabin. Free entry - donations welcome.
The York Youth Orchestra is the premier ensemble for talented young musicians aged 11-18 from York and the surrounding area. Founded to provide a high-level orchestral experience for aspiring performers, the orchestra has grown in stature, regularly performing at prestigious venues and tackling ambitious repertoire under the guidance of conductor, Ben Crick, who brings his passion […]
The World’s Most Famous Colliery Band comes to Selby Abbey. Stars of the Award Winning Film, Brassed Off Formed in 1917, during the First World War, Grimethorpe Colliery Band is a British institution. National and British Open Champions on numerous occasions, the band’s contest successes remain legendary. These include 16 Brass In Concert Championship titles, […]
A Guided Tour of the Abbey tower, including the bell ringing room, the clock chamber, the bells and the view from the top of the tower (access to the roof outside may be restricted in wet or windy weather). Restrictions apply: (must be aged 8+; appropriate footwear/clothing; able to climb over 160 narrow steps unaided on […]
East Riding Artists Open Exhibition Saturday 5th April to Friday 18th April 2025 ‘Art in the Aisles’ at Selby Abbey Art is coming to the Abbey in Selby through an exhibition of paintings and 3D works that showcases the creative talents of the celebrated East Riding Artists group, one of the […]
Event description Calling all Princesses and Princes for a magical concert singing the enchanting songs from your favourite movies. General Info Selby Abbey 5th April 2025 DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND WE HAVE ANNOUNCED A 2ND SHOW! SHOW ONE Entry: 16:30 Start:17:00 End Time: 18:10 SHOW TWO Entry: 18:40 Start: 19:10 End Time: 20:20 The advised […]
Event description Calling all Princesses and Princes for a magical concert singing the enchanting songs from your favourite movies. General Info Selby Abbey 5th April 2025 DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND WE HAVE ANNOUNCED A 2ND SHOW! SHOW ONE Entry: 16:30 Start:17:00 End Time: 18:10 SHOW TWO Entry: 18:40 Start: 19:10 End Time: 20:20 The advised […]
A Guided Tour of the Abbey tower, including the bell ringing room, the clock chamber, the bells and the view from the top of the tower (access to the roof outside may be restricted in wet or windy weather). Restrictions apply: (must be aged 8+; appropriate footwear/clothing; able to climb over 160 narrow steps unaided on […]