Details for other events held by the City and other Livery Companies can be found on the Other Events tab.
Carol Service and Supper
Dates: Monday, December 4, 2023 – Times: 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: St Dunstan in the West
The Supper at Brasserie Blanc is now fully booked. If you wish to be placed on the reserve list, please contact the Deputy Clerk. You are of course still welcome to attend the Informal Tea and Carol Service. Please let the Deputy Clerk know so she has the numbers. Join the Master and Consort and […]
January Event
Dates: Wednesday, January 24, 2024 – Times: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: TBC
This event is currently being worked on. Further information will added in due course.
Joint Services Dinner and Military Awards
Dates: Wednesday, February 21, 2024 – Times: 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: Painters’ Hall
The 2024 Joint Services Dinner will be held in Painters’ Hall when we hope to have HRH The Princess Royal presenting the Military Awards to deserving winners who have gone above and beyond. Join fellow Carmen, guests and members of our affiliated military services for one of the Carmen’s most popular nights. The Guest Speaker […]
United Guilds Service and Lunch
Dates: Friday, March 15, 2024 – Times: 10:30 am - 3:00 pm
Location: St Paul’s Cathedral
The annual United Guilds Service will again take place at St Paul’s Cathedral and will be followed by a lunch at a livery hall nearby. It is attended by the Master, The Lord Mayor and other Livery Companies. Like other Livery Companies, the Carmen will have a pew with a limited number of seats. Carmen […]
Woodmongers' Dinner
Dates: Monday, April 22, 2024 – Times: 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: Mansion House
In a change to the usual Mansion House Banquet, the 2024 dinner has become the Woodmongers’ Dinner where we will be joined by members from The Worshipful Company of Fuellers. Further details will follow but please register your interest by completing the form below.
The Carmen Ball
Dates: Saturday, May 11, 2024 – Times: 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Location: Middle Temple Hall
One of the highlights of the Master’s year, the Carmen Ball will be held in Middle Temple Hall, one of the four Inns of Court. Details of the night are still be confirmed and will be provided as soon as possible. This is likely to be a popular event so please register your interest using […]
Election of Sheriffs and Lunch
Dates: Thursday, June 27, 2024 – Times: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Guildhall
Next year’s election of the Sheriffs and other Officers for the year will take place at the meeting of Common Hall held at Midday in the Guildhall, London. Liverymen of this Company who are on the current Common Hall Register (i.e., those who have held the Company’s Livery for a period of not less than […]
Common Hall and Court Election
Dates: Tuesday, July 9, 2024 – Times: 12:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Location:
This event enables Carmen to have their chance to vote for the next Court Assistants. Those standing will be announced in Spring 2024. The Company Officers will also be available to answer any question you may have about the Company. The dress code is Lounge Suits. You can register your interest by completing the form […]
Cart Marking
Dates: Saturday, July 20, 2024 – Times: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Guildhall
The date for the 2024 Cart Marking Ceremony and Lunch has been set where you can watch the 500+ year old ceremony with the chance to see a fine collection of vehicles from ancient to modern, handcarts, horses and carts, steam-driven vehicles to electric, solar-powered and hydrogen vehicles. Livery Masters attend in their official robes […]
Election of Lord Mayor and Lunch
Dates: Monday, September 30, 2024 – Times: 10:30 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Guildhall
Next year’s election of Lord Mayor for the year will take place at the meeting of Common Hall held at Midday in the Guildhall, London. Liverymen of this Company who are on the current Common Hall Register (i.e., those who have held the Company’s Livery for a period of not less than one year prior […]
Installation and Rededication Service and Lunch
Dates: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 – Times: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location:
Welcome the next Master for 2024-25 by participating in the historic Installation Ceremony combined with the Company Rededication. Lunch will follow in a livery hall nearby. Join the procession to and from the church for the Service and then join in the Cart Hiring Ceremony, reception and lunch. Dress is Morning Dress or dark Lounge […]