Essential information
| Type | Events and festivals |
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| Location | |
| Date and times | Saturday 14 February 2026 | VIP experience at 5.45pm | Performances at 6.15pm and 8.00pm |
| Prices | Adult: £30; VIP Adult: £55 (plus £3 booking fee) | Adult Member: £27; VIP Adult Member: £50 |
| Discount for Members. Not a Member? Join now |
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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a Secret Concert inside the Queen’s House.
DEBUT returns to this stunning historic setting for an intimate, hosted evening of live classical music, including a drinks reception and the chance to meet the musicians, plus a specially curated programme for voice and instruments.
Start with a friendly reception in the Orangery (or extend your evening with VIP balcony tickets), then step into the Great Hall for a beautifully close-up performance by a handpicked line-up of acclaimed musicians.
Founded in 2017, DEBUT creates intimate classical music experiences in unforgettable venues, showcasing 300+ top-tier musicians and earning over 500 five-star reviews along the way.
This concert is part of DEBUT’s Secret Concerts series. DEBUT will also perform at The Queen’s House on Thursday4 June and Thursday 3 September 2026.
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Drinks reception on the Horseshoe Terrace prior to the Secret Concert. | Photo: Marc Gascoigne
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Friends enjoying the drinks reception prior to the concert. | Photo: Marc Gascoigne
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Couple appreciating the view from the Queen's House towards the Old Royal Naval College, the River Thames and Canary Wharf. | Photo: Marc Gascoigne
“The most fun I’ve ever had at a classical event… top-tier talent, brilliant hosts, and an intimate setting. One of the best nights out in London.”
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Pop-up performance during the drinks reception on the Horseshoe Terrace. | Photo: Marc Gascoigne
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Pop-up performance during the drinks reception on the Horseshoe Terrace with mezzo-soprano Meriel Cunningham. | Photo: Marc Gascoigne
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Concert in the Great Hall. | Photo: Marc Gascoigne
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What to expect
DEBUT’s Secret Concerts bring world-class musicians into remarkable spaces for a night that feels intimate, welcoming and unforgettable.
Your evening includes:
- After-hours access to The Queen’s House in Greenwich (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
- A drinks reception and pop-up performance in the Orangery.
- Meet and greet with the performers.
- A hosted concert in the Great Hall with DEBUT’s acclaimed musicians.
- One complimentary San Pellegrino Limonata (33cl) per guest.
- Photo opportunities on the Tulip Stairs.
- Time to browse exclusive gifts and souvenirs in the shop.
Timings
Early show starts at 6.15pm and late show starts at 08.00pm.
Each show lasts approximately 90 minutes.
Tickets
Standard tickets cost £30 for adults and £27 for adult members.
This event is suitable for ages 18+.
Please note that a £3 non-refundable booking fee is added to each transaction, but there is no booking fee for Members.
Drinks
Tickets include a complimentary San Pellegrino Limonata soft drink (33 cl).
You can upgrade your drink to a small bottle of prosecco (20cl) for £11.50 when purchasing your tickets.
Please note that catering will be very limited during the shows.
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Musician William Jack during the concert in the Great Hall. | Photo: Marc Gascoigne
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Guest chatting with mezzo-soprano Meriel Cunningham. | Photo: Marc Gascoigne
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Secret Concert in the Great Hall. | Photo: Marc Gascoigne
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The VIP music experience
Want to make Valentine’s Day extra special? Upgrade to VIP for early access to the Queen’s House and an exclusive drinks reception on the elegant first-floor Loggia balcony. With only 16 VIP tickets available, it’s a rare chance to experience one of the building’s most iconic spaces before taking your reserved front-row seats for the concert.
The Loggia is the building’s open gallery, created as a place to see and be seen, with beautiful views towards Greenwich Park and the Royal Observatory. During the London 2012 Olympic Games, VIP guests, including members of the Royal Family, watched the equestrian events from the Loggia.
VIP tickets include:
- Early entry from 5.45pm.
- Exclusive drinks reception on the Loggia balcony.
- One drink included: small bottle of prosecco (20cl) or a soft drink.
- Reserved seats in the first row.
Timings
VIP experience starts at 5.45pm.
Tickets
VIP tickets cost £55 for adults and £50 for adult members.
This event is suitable for ages 18+.
Please note that a £3 non-refundable booking fee is added to each transaction, but there is no booking fee for Members.
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Secret Concert in the Great Hall. | Photo: Marc Gascoigne
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Audience watching musician William Jack playing the cello. | Photo: Marc Gascoigne
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Mezzo-soprano Meriel Cunningham and harpsichordist Petra Hajduchova performing in the Great Hall. | Photo: Marc Gascoigne
"Wonderful experience in a stunning venue, acoustics complimenting musicians of the highest standard, a truly memorable concert with many magical moments."
Guest who attended DEBUT's Secret Concert at the Queen's House
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Secret Concert in the Great Hall hosted by DEBUT's founder and soprano Lizzie Holmes. | Photo: Marc Gascoigne
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Audience watching the concert attentively. | Photo: Marc Gascoigne
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Musicians being applauded by the audience at the end of the concert. | Photo: Marc Gascoigne
The show
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Musicians
Lizzie Holmes - soprano & host
Liza Rakovska - harp
Petra Hajduchova - harpsichord
Pietro Genova Gaia - violin
Zahid Siddiqui - tenor
Programme
- Introduction
- L’ultima canzone by Tosti - Zahid & Petra
- La Source by Alphonse Hasselmans - Liza
- Fra Gli Amplessi from Tutti Fan Così - Zahid, Lizzie & Petra
- Meditation by Massanet - Pietro + Liza
- Sweeter than Roses by Purcell, reimagined by Britten - Lizzie & Petra
- Old friends by Simon and Garfunkel - Zahid, Pietro & Liza
- Morgan, Strauss - Zahid, Pietro & Liza
- Por una cabeza by Carlos Gardel - Pietro
- Some enchanted evening - Lizzie, Zahid, Pietro & Liza
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Drinks reception on the Horseshoe Terrace prior to the Secret Concert. | Photo: Marc Gascoigne
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Pop-up performance during the drinks reception on the Horseshoe Terrace with mezzo-soprano Meriel Cunningham. | Photo: Marc Gascoigne
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Secret Concert in the Great Hall. | Photo: Marc Gascoigne
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Musician William Jack during the concert in the Great Hall. | Photo: Marc Gascoigne
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Guest chatting with mezzo-soprano Meriel Cunningham. | Photo: Marc Gascoigne
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Secret Concert in the Great Hall. | Photo: Marc Gascoigne
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Mezzo-soprano Meriel Cunningham performing in the Great Hall. | Photo: Marc Gascoigne
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Audience delighted with the Secret Concert. | Photo: Marc Gascoigne
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Audience watching the Secret Concert. | Photo: Marc Gascoigne
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Musicians being applauded by the audience at the end of the concert. | Photo: Marc Gascoigne
Further information
How to get to the Queen’s House
Access onto the grounds and the Queen’s House will be via the Royal Gate entrance, located directly in front of the Queen's House.
Timings
VIP experience
5.45pm: Doors open to VIP ticket holders
5.45pm - 6.30pm: Drinks reception on the balcony
First show
6.15pm: Doors open to the public
6.15pm – 6.45pm: Meet and greet, drinks reception and pop-up performance
6.45pm – 7.45pm: Performance
Second show
8.00pm: Doors open to the public
8.00pm – 8.30pm: Meet and greet, drinks reception and pop-up performance
8.30pm – 9.30pm: Performance
Seat selection
Seating is unreserved.
Eating and drinking
We encourage you to explore the extended and diverse options of pubs, cafes and restaurants in Greenwich Village. Catering will be very limited during the shows.
Visiting the Queen's House
The Queen’s House is open every day from 10am-5pm unless advertised otherwise. During this event, guests will have access to the Great Hall, Tulip Stairs, shop and toilets. Rooms and galleries that are not part of the performance area will be closed.
Accessibility
The Royal Gate entrance provides level access to the entrance of the Queen’s House. Toilets, including an accessible toilet, are located in the Undercroft on the ground floor of the Queen’s House.
The shows will take place in the Great Hall, located on the first floor. Access from the Undercroft to the Great Hall can be done via lift. Wheelchairs can be accommodated in the Great Hall.
Companion tickets are available for any guest who would be unable to visit independently, please select this alongside a paid ticket.
If you are a wheelchair user or have any other queries regarding accessibility at this event, please contact bookings@rmg.co.uk prior to purchasing your ticket.
T&Cs for the purchase of alcoholic drinks
If you opted for purchasing an alcoholic drink or if you have chosen an alcoholic drink as part of the VIP experience, you must bring to this event a photo ID that proves your age. Under the Licensing Act 2003, it is mandatory for all licensed premises in England and Wales to adopt an age verification policy in relation to the sale or supply of alcohol. Additionally, according to the Challenge 25 policy, anyone buying alcohol who appears to be below 25 should be asked to provide an acceptable form of ID to verify their age. Examples of suitable forms of ID as proof of age: photographic driving licence, a passport or a proof of age card, such as the PASS card from the national Proof of Age Standards Scheme bearing the PASS hologram. If you fail to present a photo ID that proves your age, you will not be served any drink.
Please check your ticket for further Terms & Conditions.
