Holy Trinity Goodramgate Summer of Song
Holy Trinity (Goodramgate) Church, York
Mice with flower crowns
© Dr Pat Cullum
Enjoy the sounds of song and summer at Holy Trinity Goodramgate. Welcoming choirs both local and touring, join us to enjoy a romp around madrigals, poetry and the natural world (with a little bit of ABBA thrown in for good measure). There really is something for everyone!
4 June 2026: Gemischter Chor Baddeckenstedt and their musical director, Andre Hammerschmied kick off the programme in the present day, moving from Presley and ABBA to Tallis and Chilkott's Irish Blessing, 2pm start.
14 June 2026: St Andrews Madrigal Group bring madrigals, sacred classics and folk songs, doors 7pm for a 7.30pm start.
24 June 2026: The 200 Singers are offering "Poetry and prose in song", including texts from Shakespeare, Gerard Manley Hopkins, Robert W. Chambers and Andrew Marvell amongst others, doors 6.30pm for a 7pm start.
30 June 2026: South Bank Singers look at the theme of flora and nature, doors 7pm for a 7.30pm start.
All are welcome to these events. No booking required. Admission free with a collection at each which will be dedicated to the choirs and fundraising to Keep the Gate Open (the restoration of the Goodramgate gate into the Holy Trinity Goodramgate churchyard).
Run time for each event will be approximately 60 - 75 mins.
Keep the Gate Open
Collection will contribute to the restoration of the Goodramgate Gate. You can find out further detail on this project and make a donations here.
Venue and access information
Lighting: Light levels are low and most events are by candlelight. We do not have electricity in the main body of the building.
Temperature: The building is over 800 years old and temperatures inside are usually lower than those outside. Please wrap up warmly!
Seating: Sight lines vary and seating is allocated on arrival. If sitting in the historic box pews, you may be required to share with others. Blankets are available on request, but you are welcome to bring your own blankets and cushions for your comfort.
Toilets: There is one toilet in the building. The facilities can only be accessed by speaking to our stewards. There are three steps up and the office where it is located may be locked. The cubical has handrail support and a changing table, but no bins. Please take rubbish away with you. The facilities can be reached by those requiring step free entry via an external door. There are alternative toilet facilities in The Old White Swan pub nextdoor.
Access: Floors are uneven throughout. The building is wheelchair accessible save for St James' and the Sunken Chapel. The three stairs down to the Sunken Chapel may be slippery so watch your step in this area. There is a ramp with handrail inside the main door. We are usually able to accommodate at least one wheelchair user, but we would recommend that you visit the venue in advance to discuss the best possible seating arrangement for you. Please email york@thecct.org.uk with any questions or to arrange a visit.