The Society offers a full programme of shows and talks open to everyone
- A regular programme of talks by historians, authors and performers
- Blue Plaque unveilings
- Variety and Music Hall based shows including an annual Day By The Sea in Eastbourne
- An annual conference covering all things Music Hall
- A range of social events from sausage and mash singalong suppers to formal dinners
Members receive discounted rates on all of our events. See below for what is upcoming.

Music Hall Tales from the Archive: Lambeth Heritage Festival
Join members of the British Music Hall Society (BMHS) as they share fascinating stories behind some of the items in the society’s archive which recently found a new home at…

The British Music Hall Society Birthday Show
The British Music Hall Society is pleased to present its annual birthday celebration at the Phoenix Arts Club. The show will feature sing-a-long, comedy, music, magic and mayhem! Hosted by Simon Bashford,…

BMHS Archive Collection on Show at Lambeth Archives
An open morning to showcase items from our collection and to share what we have been doing with our archive in the past 24 months and our plans for the…

Recovering and Celebrating Black Entertainers in Morecambe, 1850 – 1950. A talk by Kirsty Roberts
Morecambe boasts a rich entertainment history that has garnered national acclaim within the UK, featuring notable figures such as Thora Hird and Morecambe and Wise. However, the invaluable contributions of…

Les & Roy, Cissie & Ada. A talk presented by Mark Llewellin
Mark Llewellin takes us through the lives of Les Dawson and Roy Barraclough who enjoyed 25 years of creative collaboration including those iconic comedy creations Cissie and Ada. Not only…