Forthcoming Talks
Upcoming Calendar Talks
19.01.2027 – Martyn Evans
Making Good Places: Should We Consider Ourselves Agents of Socio-Economic Change?
Opening of the gates
The Temple Bar Opening of the Gates Ceremony is a spectacular London tradition that brings the City’s history to life. Rooted in centuries of civic ritual, the ceremony celebrates Temple Bar’s historic role as a ceremonial gateway between the City of London and Westminster, where the monarch traditionally is greeted by the Lord Mayor, who offers the Pearl sword as a sign of fealty.
Witness the spectacle as the gates are ceremonially opened, attended by Sir Christopher Wren, who is greeted by the Master of the Worshipful Company of Chartered Architects, accompanied by the pageantry of pikemen, musketeers and City livery company representatives in full ceremonial dress.
Temple Bar gate openings are scheduled on the following dates. All openings take place at 11.00am;
Tuesday, 20 October 2026 – Sir Christopher Wren’s birthday
Wednesday, 11 November 2026 – Remembrance Day
Friday, 21 May 2027 – Oiling of the Gates
Friday, 2 July 2027 – Blessing of the Gates
Temple Bar cancellation policy
Please be aware of Temple Bar London’s cancellation and refund policy
– To cancel a booked place on an event, notice must be given by email to hello@templebar.london- If you cancel at least 24hrs prior to the date of the event you will receive a full refund (or a credit for future events).
– If you cancel less than 24hrs before the event you will not be entitled to a refund. This is with the exception of Supper Talks where refund requests must be received up to seven days before the supper.
– No refund will be made for non-attendance.
Testimonials
Thank you for hosting me. It’s been a fantastically successful evening.
Will Palin, CEO, Bart’s Heritage
Great debate on ‘Architect, Creative Genius or Master Builder’.
Ben Derbyshire, Chair HTA Design