Music at King Charles

26/05/2026

Our season at Rose Hill School Theatre, Tunbridge Wells closes with a piano recital with a difference on Sunday 21st June.

To celebrate the Summer Solstice, Alexander Metcalfe will present a multimedia recital of classical pieces associated with the dusk, the dead of night and the break of dawn. Performed on piano, harmonium, tanpura and electronics.

The first half will feature works by Chopin, Debussy, Britten, Messiaen, Peter Sculthorpe, Bartok, Wagner and Grieg, interpolated with Indian Ragas reflecting the stages of night. An accompanying film will mirror the timeframe projected by the pieces.

Second half: R. Schumann - Fantasy Pieces Op. 12

Proceeds from the concert will be split between two local charities; Concerts Originaux Des Amis and .

07/05/2026

Join us as we celebrate the end of the Easter Season, with our Ascension Day service next Thursday at 7.30pm. This will be a special High Mass with incense and you are welcome to join us for a drink in the Pantiles afterwards.

07/05/2026

We are very excited to hear the upcoming double bass and piano recital by rising stars Strahinja Mitrovic and Chloe Dumoulin on Sunday 10th May, 3pm at Rose Hill School, Tunbridge Wells. They perform thanks to the generous support of the Countess of Munster Musical Trust.

Tickets £20 at www.ticketsource.co.uk/codatw or on the door. 8-18 years are free.

07/04/2026

This Saturday, 11th April, come and hear a gorgeous selection of favouite opera arias and choruses with Matchbox Opera! Great entertainment, and for a great cause, too. https://thechroniclesofhope.org/events

13/03/2026

Tomorrow, Saturday 14th March 11am: Coffee Concert for Spring at King Charles the Martyr.

Seasonal music for all the family with the Lyndon Trio and others; a diverse mix including pieces for piano, violin and cello, from Beethoven to Piazzola. 45 minutes of great music in a relaxed format, with tea and coffee available.

Programme inludes movements from Beethoven's Archduke Trio.

Free with retiring collection.

09/02/2026

02/02/2026

Duo Pleyel, on BBC R3 tomorrow, will be visiting us for a concert on 3rd July! https://www.facebook.com/share/189e8htt8G/?mibextid=wwXIfr

09/01/2026

22/12/2025

07/12/2025

Absolutely sizzling performance of Bach’s Magnificat and cantata BWV 11 last night! Congratulations Steven Devine on another triumph. Privilege to host amazing soloists and players, especially leader Bojan Cicic, who loved the church and its acoustics. King Charles the Martyr Church, Tunbridge Wells is unquestionably the best place to hear baroque music for miles around. A full house audience was totally captivated. Bach is just THE BEST.