Essential Information
| Type | Events and festivals |
|---|---|
| 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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In 2026, DEBUT will open their series of 'Secret Concerts' at the Queen's House with a celebration of Valentine's Day.
Founded in 2017, DEBUT brings live music to life through intimate concerts in unforgettable venues. Named the number one Airbnb Music Experience worldwide in 2018, they’ve featured over 300 top-tier musicians across the UK and collaborated with iconic spaces like Cutty Sark, the Royal Opera House, Brunel Museum, and Shoreditch Treehouse – earning 500+ five-star reviews along the way.
This February, DEBUT’s five-star classical music experience returns to the magnificent Queen’s House in Greenwich – a hidden gem of classical architecture, nestled between the River Thames and the Royal Observatory.
Begin your evening with a relaxed drinks reception in the Orangery (or upgrade it to the Loggia), soaking in stunning views of Greenwich Park and the Royal Observatory. As the night falls, step inside the Great Hall for a beautifully intimate hosted concert featuring a handpicked line-up of musicians in a specially curated programme with voice and different musical instruments.
Perfect for a very special date night, DEBUT at the Queen’s House promises an unforgettable night of music that moves you, stories that stay with you, and the kind of atmosphere that makes you feel like you’ve just discovered one of London’s best-kept secrets.
This concert is part of DEBUT's 'Secret Concerts' series, which provide intimate performances in unique spaces. DEBUT will also perform on Thursday 4 June and Thursday 3 September 2026.
"This is honestly the most fun I've ever had at a classical event. Top-tier talent with incredible hosts in an intimate setting makes this one of the best nights out in London. The seamless mixture of humour and sacredness of the music through the programming is a rollercoaster of an evening."
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The music experience
This intimate and unforgettable music experience includes:
• After-hour access to a historic building located in Greenwich, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Meeting and greeting the performers.
• Drinks reception and a pop-up performance in the Orangery.
• One complimentary San Pellegrino Limonata soft drink (33 cl) per guest.
• Hosted concert with DEBUT’s world-class musicians.
• Photo opportunities on the Tulip Stairs.
• Time to purchase exclusive gifts and souvenirs in the shop.
The VIP music experience
Want to make our Valentine's Day even more special?
In addition to the above, the VIP music experience also includes:
• Exclusive drinks reception on the balcony with views towards Greenwich Park and the Royal Observatory*.
• A choice of a drink is included in the ticket price: small bottle of prosecco (20cl) or a soft drink.
• Access to the show starting at 6.15pm.
• Reserved seats in the first row.
* Please note that 16 VIP tickets will be on sale.
The event
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Tickets
Standard tickets cost £30 for adults and £27 for adult Members.
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.
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 £10 when purchasing our tickets.
Please note that catering will be very limited during the shows.
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Timings
VIP experience
5.45pm: Door 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
"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
The show
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While DEBUT's founder, Lizzie Holmes, invite amazing musicians to play at the Queen's House and carefully prepare the programme for Valentine's Day, check out who performed in the 'House of Delight' in 2025.
Musicians 2025
Lizzie Holmes soprano & host Collin Shay harpsichord & countertenor Emanuele Addis theorbo Meriel Cunningham mezzo soprano Otto Hashmi recorde | Petra Hajduchova harpsichord Sam Peña pianist improviser Sam Young baritone William Jack cello |
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Programme - Concert 4 September 2025
So when the glitt’ring Queen of Night by Purcell – Sam, Collin & Emanuele 3’5'
Pa Pa Pa from The Magic Flute by Mozart – Lizzie, Sam & Collin 3'5
Scottish Dance – Emanuele & Otto 3'
Nigra sum by Carlo G. – Collin, Emanuele (+ Otto?) 3'
Come Paride vezzoso from The Elixir of Love by Donizetti – Sam & Collin 3'
Sleep, why dost thou leave me? from Semele by Handel – Lizzie & Emanuele 5'
Fantastia no.1 by Telemann – Otto 4’
La ci darem la mano from Don Giovanni by Mozart – Lizzie, Sam & Collin 3'30
My Love is Mine by Jonathan Dove – Collin 4'
Can she excuse my wrongs by John Dowland – Emanuele & Otto 3'
If Love’s A Sweet Passion from The Fairy Queen by Purcell - Lizzie, Collin, Sam, Emanuele & Otto 3’5
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Loggia - the balcony
The Queen's House was designed by architect Inigo Jones in 1616 and completed around 1638.
It has a unique significance as the first building in England constructed in the Italian Renaissance style generally called ‘Palladian’.
The elegant first-floor loggia is the main external feature of the Queen’s House. Originally an Italian word, loggia means a 'roofed open gallery' or a 'room without a wall'.
The Queen’s House loggia was a place to see and be seen, where members of court could watch a hunt or take in the view.
During the London 2012 Olympic Games, VIP guests, including members of the Royal Family, went on to the loggia to watch the equestrian events, which took place on the south grounds of the Queen’s House.
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.
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.
