City Events

Events by Year

Please select a year to view upcoming and past events:


Featured City Events
Please note these events are not bookable through the Guild.
Click the booking information for details about how to book. 

 

We are delighted to share the second instalment of the Justice for All series, an evening programme hosted at the Old Bailey that brings together legal professionals, academics, policy makers, and business leaders to explore the themes regarding the future of justice in the UK and beyond.

The Justice for All Series,  is a year-long programme conceived by Alderman Robert Hughes-Penney, Sheriff of the City of London, to examine and reflect what justice means in our society today. 

Our second event;  Justice for the Accusedwill provide a timely focus on juries, the rights of the accused, delays in the Courts and justice systems, and the critical importance of procedural fairness and access to legal representation. The event will consider how technology and AI may improve the efficiency and fairness of the justice system. 

The event will feature a keynote address by the Rt. Hon. Sir Geoffrey Vos, Master of the Rolls, followed by a panel of distinguished speakers: 

·         Rt. Hon. David Gauke, Chair Independent Sentencing Review

·         Professor Richard Susskind CBE KC (Hon), Professor at the University of Oxford and Author 

·         Katie Wheatley, Head of Crime, Fraud & Regulator at Bindmans LLP

·         Charlie Taylor, HM Inspector of Prisons 

Andrea Coomber KC (Hon), Chief Executive at the Howard League for Penal Reform will be joining the panel as the moderator. 

Places are limited and tickets are selling quickly. As our opening event sold out, we encourage guests to confirm their attendance as soon as possible.

We hope to see you soon.  

 

Book Your Place




WCMPC 43rd Inter-Livery Bridge Tournament
Monday, 2nd March 2026
Drapers’ Hall, Throgmorton Street, London EC2N 2AN
Reception 5.00pm.  First session 5:30pm Carriages 10:30pm latest
 
This is a friendly competition and players of all standards are welcome.  We particularly welcome ‘kitchen bridge’ players who would like to try their hand at duplicate bridge in a relaxing atmosphere.  There will be various trophies, crystal glasses and unique WCMPC playing cards to be won too! Participants have teas and coffees on arrival and there is a two course supper, with wines at the mid point. 
 
The Lead Contact must be one of the following: a current member of a Livery or Guild, the partner of a current member, or a widow/widower of a past member, or the officer of a Livery or Guild Company.  
Their Partner does not need to have any Livery connection.    
 
The charge for entering the competition will be £230 per pair, 
The closing date for entering the Tournament is Friday, 20 February 2026.  
For all ticket bookings, please use the following link: www.makersofplayingcards.org
    
 

The Old Bailey Choir
Wednesday 8th October 2025

The Old Bailey Choir will be singing music connected to the sea and to rivers on Wednesday 8th October.  This early evening concert will last about 1¼ hours and will be accompanied by associated readings.
 
As ever the music will be very varied and will include Charles Villiers Stanford’s “Songs of the Fleet” with the talented baritone, James Storey, as soloist.
 
 
Please come and support the Sheriffs’ and Recorder’s Fund through buying a ticket to this event.
 
Tickets can be bought either using the QR code on the flier (attached) or by going on-line to www.oldbaileychoir.com
 
 
 
And while you have your diary to hand you may want to “save a date” for the choir’s performance of Gilbert and Sullivan’s “Trial by Jury” with soloists and orchestra from the English National Opera which will take place at the Old Bailey from 14th to 16th January 2026 – another evening not to be missed!


Lord Mayor's Boxing NIght
8th October 2025




The Lord Mayor's Fire Fight Night is on 8th October 2025 at Guildhall in the City of London. It’s a “London vs New York” black-tie charity dinner boxing show, featuring two boxing teams from the New York Fire Department and the London Fire Brigade. The Lord Mayor is boxing on the show, as is the Head of Bloomberg Europe. The event is supported by Bloomberg and Matchroom, with Barry Hearn attending along with a number of boxing legends.
 
To book tables and individual tickets click  here.
Funds raised will go to:
 
  • The Lord Mayor’s Appeal, which in turn supports homelessness and mental health charities
  • The Firefighters Charity
  • Grassroots boxing clubs and their youth clubs/outreach programs


The Household Division presents Beating Retreat
A Military Musical Spectacular - “Heroes” (15th, 16th & 17th July)


Click here for more information and booking



 Bistro 1365 - Founders' Hall Lunch Events throughout 2025
Click here for more information and booking

The Sheriffs’ Great Gatsby Ball 


Click here for more information and booking
 

Bistro 1365 - Founders' Hall Lunch Events throughout 2025

Wednesday 31st December 2025

Our Members

"" 

Annual Banquet at Guildhall

"A veritable tour de force; stunning atmosphere, seriously impressive food and a funny judge..what’s not to like!
Well done everyone" - Mrs J.D.

"A triumph" - Mr A.W."

"..a brilliant evening at Guildhall last night. The event was spectacular and we, our guests and everyone around us enjoyed it tremendously. A great highlight of a fantastic year" - Mr J.H.

"A magnificent evening was had by all" - Mr K.B.

"It really was the most wonderful and unforgettable evening " - Mrs K.J.

"It was a great privilege to be present of Friday evening on such a splendid occasion.  What a truly stunning and memorable evening. The organisation, the pageantry and the attention to detail was remarkable. A and I enjoyed it all enormously" - C H.C.


Master's Final Dinner at Fishmongers' Hall
"Just a line to say how much we enjoyed the dinner last night, super seat thank you! Please convey our thanks to the Master for a wonderful evening, superb food and company and thank him for all his events over the past year, we have had great times.
We now look forward to the next year, different venues and events." - Mr P.B.

Reception and Supper at Grocers' Hall
"My guests and I really really enjoyed the Ceremony and the dinner at Grocers’ Hall last evening, I am still on a high with sheer pleasure, you, everyone there so kind and welcoming". Mrs A R

"It was good to meet you at last and on such an excellent evening in one of the nicest Livery Halls in the City.  Thank you for making it such a special evening for M and me.   It was so well organised and enjoyable.   The food was first class and the company good as well". Mr D B

RNLI Demonstration and Supper at the Little Ship Club
"Thank you SO much for arranging a most enjoyable evening. Once again, I was able to catch up on friends and make new acquantainces - all thanks to you for the excellent place settings.  The weather was kind to us, the food was amazing and everybody around our table was very happy with the service and the meal."  Ms V H

"Following the interesting demonstration Guild Members and their guests retired back inside the Little Ship Club for a stunning two-course supper with some excellent wine and tremendous companionship discussing the RNLI’s great work being achieved on the tidal Thames.​" Mr D K
 
 

 

Guild News View All News

Guild Newsletter - November 2025

Published - Wednesday 26th November 2025

Guild Newsletter - November 2025...continue reading

Read Article >

Guild Members Alderman Robert Hughes-Penney and Deputy Keith Bottomley become Sheriffs for 2025/6

Published - Tuesday 11th November 2025

Congratulations to Alderman Robert Hughes-Penney and Deputy Keith Bottomley who become Sheriffs for 2025/6
We wish them every success in their......continue reading

Read Article >

Guild Newsletter September 2025

Published - Tuesday 23rd September 2025

Guild Newsletter - September 2025...continue reading

Read Article >