Tuesday 26th May 2026 – St Olave Lecture: William Turner
Thank you to all who joined us for Choral Evensong on 26th May, which was followed by a St Olave Lecture. This month we welcomed Professor Brycchan Carey to speak…
Sunday 24th May 2026 at 11am – “Elizabethan” Commemoration
Thank you to everyone who joined us as we revived an ancient tradition commemorating Princess Elizabeth’s visit in May 1554 to give thanks for the bellringers of our parish. Special…
Sunday 10th May 2026 – Beating the Bounds
Thank you to everyone who joined us on Rogation Sunday as we revived the tradition of “Beating the Bounds” of the parish. Beating the Bounds involves walking the boundary, looking…
May 2026 – Pepys ‘Mini Festival’
Join us this May for a series of events exploring the life and legacy of Samuel Pepys in all his fullness. Our Annual Commemoration Service & Lecture, a World Premiere…
Tuesday 28th April 2026 – St Olave Lecture: First Kings
Thank you to all who joined us for Choral Evensong on 28th April, which was followed by a St Olave Lecture. This month we welcomed Adrian Waddingham to speak about…
Sunday 5th April 2026 – Holy Week and Easter in Pictures
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us this Holy Week and Easter - the first time in many years that we have been able to offer all these…
Thursday 28th May 2026 – Pepys Commemoration Service followed by Address
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Pepys Commemoration Service on Thursday, when we remember the lives of Samuel and Elizabeth Pepys who are buried here and called…
Monday 14th December 2026 – 5.30pm-8.15pm – Come & Sing Handel’s Messiah Part I – A Renewed Tradition
The St Olave Singers and Hanover Choir invite singers of all vocal parts to join them for a festive Come & Sing evening, singing Part I of Handel’s much-loved oratorio,…
Tuesday 31st March 2026 – Come & Sing in Holy Week – A Renewed Tradition
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us to “Come & Sing” Sir John Stainer’s The Crucifixion on Tuesday 31 March – both the singers and the congregation!For many…
Holy Week & Easter at St Olave Hart Street
Join us this Holy Week and Easter for beautiful liturgy, thoughtful preaching and sublime choral music in the surroundings of our ancient medieval church, where all are always welcome.Founded in…
