Mediaeval Baebes will celebrate 30 years with a special anniversary concert at Stoke Minster this December, complete with a torchlit procession, historical instruments and ethereal harmonies.
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With a torchlit procession, ethereal harmonies and ancient stories; on Saturday 19th December 2026, the Mediaeval Baebes will bring an exquisite spectacle and three decades uplifting harmonies to Stoke Minster, as part of their very special 30th Anniversary Tour.
What’s new: Mediaeval Baebes will bring their 30th Anniversary Tour to Stoke Minster on Saturday 19th December 2026, accompanied by a torchlit procession before the concert.
Worth knowing: Families, musicians and reenactors are invited to join the procession, which begins at 6.55pm from The Resting place of Josiah Wedgewood.
The big picture: The concert marks three decades since the ensemble was formed in 1996 and will combine material from their latest album, The Spinning Wheel, with the repertoire for which they are renowned.
A Living Tapestry of Music and Pageantry
Heralding an evening of music, storytelling and seasonal enchantment… in the winter darkness a magical torchlit procession will make its way towards the Minster, leading audiences into a world where music, theatre and dance intertwine. Starting at 6.55pm, from The Resting place of Josiah Wedgewood; families, musicians and reenactors are invited to become part of the merry making. Dress in costume, carry a lantern, bring a drum, or simply watch as the procession makes its way into the church.
The result is a living tapestry of joyful melodic pageantry: a striking visual and a musical introduction to the concert to come.
Inside, the Mediaeval Baebes’ renowned voices will fill the historic church with soaring harmonies, accompanied by an array of exotic and historical instruments. Their performances combining the mysterious atmosphere of the medieval world with the warmth, drama and emotion of contemporary storytelling.
At the heart of this year’s concert is their latest album, The Spinning Wheel; a richly woven collection of twelve songs inspired by the twelve months of the year. Ancient texts and new melodies meet throughout the album, moving from winter laments to summer longing and exploring themes of customs, romance, nature and the passage of time.
For this special 30th Anniversary Tour, these songs will sit alongside the festive celebration and beloved repertoire for which the Mediaeval Baebes are renowned, creating a concert that feels at once ancient and newly born.
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