Music Night in the Garden | The DeadShots
Saturday 8 August 2026, doors open 6pm | The Commandery
Music night at The Commandery returns! The DeadShots will be here for a summer evening of live music in the beautiful walled gardens.
Established in 2015, the DeadShots have brought together their influences of Rockabilly, Country, Blues, Punk and Rock in a unique mix to create foot-stomping original tracks and blur the lines of songs you thought you knew.
The DeadShots have played all over the UK and proved that their brand of Rockabilly belongs bang in the 21st century.
Bring along your own chairs and blankets to settle into the gardens – a limited number are available on the night.
The bar will be open and freshly cooked pizzas will be available from the brilliant Little Al’s Kitchen. To help support this and future events, only food and drink purchased on site can be consumed.
- Doors open 6pm, music from 7pm
- Pizzas available until 8.30pm, the bar closes at 10pm
£10. Get your tickets below!
Players of The Hampstead Collective: “Agrippina’s Betrayal”
Formed in 2020 by Jacob Garside as a response to the devastating effects of the global pandemic on musicians’ livelihoods, the Hampstead Collective was able to offer support to musicians at a time of immense financial insecurity. They continue to play monthly in Hampstead Church and further afield.
Rebecca Hardwick (soprano) Jacob Garside (cello, viola da gamba) and the Players of the Hampstead Collective will perform Agrippina’s Betrayal; a programme centred round Handel’s Cantata of 1707 “Agrippina a condotta a morire”
Inspired by the tragic story of Agrippina’s fate, (which Handel later expanded in 1709 into a full scale opera), this cantata is distinctive in its devoted exploration of Agrippina’s perspective and the ensuing personal strife. In addition works by Handel’s German predecessors; Kuhnau, Schutz and Buxtehude offer insight to earlier Lutheran perspectives on these themes.
Tickets (£22) can be bought either at the door or via: Worcestershire Early Music
Living History 2026
All day, Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 February 2026 | The Commandery
Come face to face with the past at The Commandery’s biggest weekend of the year! ⚔️
Explore living history encampments and watch marvellous military displays at Worcester’s historic Commandery.
The site will be alive with performances by musicians and dancers, and you can learn about traditional crafts too.
Encounter reenactors throughout the beautiful Grade-1 listed building and gardens, where they’ll be demonstrating and displaying historical weaponry.
A full schedule will be available before the event.
Living History 2026 is organised in partnership with The Worcester Re-enactors.
Plan your visit
Opening hours
- Saturday 21 February, 10am – 5pm (last entry 4pm)
- Sunday 22 February, 10am – 4pm (last entry 3pm)
Admission
Usual admission applies; free admission to those with a season or residents’ pass. Find out more.
Advance booking is not essential, you can just turn up, pay in the shop, and enjoy!
While you’re here…
See how many things you can tick off The Commandery’s top 10 highlights list!