Friday Lunchtime Concerts

Southwell Minster's popular series of Friday lunchtime concerts (FLAC) is back for 2026. These concerts take place at 1.30pm on many Fridays, with performers coming from around the country to perform a wide variety of instrumental and vocal music in the spectacular setting of the Cathedral Nave.

Admission is free and the concerts last approximately 45 minutes. There is a retiring collection the proceeds of which go towards the Minster's Milo Chorister Fund with helps support the Cathedral Chorister Programme. Please pick up a free programme upon your arrival.

FLAC Concerts in 2026

View 2026 FLAC programme

The current list of concerts confirmed for 2026 are as follows:

  • Jan 9                   The Cathedral Choristers perform Britten's A Ceremony of Carols
  • Jan 23                 The Songs and Poems of Robert Burns performed by members of Southwell Minster Chorale
  • Feb 6                   Music for Kanklės (the national instrument of Lithuania) performed by Emilija Karaluite
  • Feb 27                 Organ Recital performed by Nathan Monk
  • Mar 13                 Close Harmony Music performed by Mosiac
  • Mar 27                 Music for Flute and piano performed by Rachel Green and Pen Sensky
  • Apr 17                  Song Recital performed by Lauren Osmond

Further concerts are scheduled for:
May 1, 8, 22 & 29
June 12 & 26
July 10 & 24
August 7
September 4 & 18
October 2, 16 & 30
November 13 & 27

Immediately prior to each concert a cup of tea or coffee will be available to purchase from the South Transept.

To be kept up-to-date with all future Lunchtime at the Cathedral concerts, please sign up to our mailing list on the Newsletter page or by completing the web form at the bottom right of this webpage. For more information about specific events in the series, contact Alastair Clarke at litmus@southwellminster.org.uk or 01636 817280.

Forthcoming Concerts