Military Music Spectacular: FAQs

Wednesday 8th July

Arrive at the Guards Museum for 5:00pm for a guided tour (please arrive at 4:45 if you would like to try on a Guards uniform!)

Drinks reception starts at 5:45pm

Depart for the concert at 6:30pm, leaving time to clear security checks, enjoy the pre-concert entertainment, and purchase drinks and merchandise 

Concert starts at 7:30pm

The Guards Museum is on Birdcage Walk (SW1E 6HQ), accessible via a number of mainline railway stations, Underground stations, and bus routes.

Nearest Train Stations: Charing Cross, Victoria

Nearest Tube Stations: Westminster, Embankment, St James's Park, Charing Cross

For train times, please visit National Enquiries (http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/) or go to Trainline (https://www.thetrainline.com/).

For bus and other services, please visit Transport for London

To reach Horse Guards Parade, you will need to walk approximately 15 minutes through St.James's Park to the security checkpoint.

Full details will be provided when you are sent your tickets.

An individually numbered ticket for the Military Music Spectacular at Horse Guards Parade, in stand C

A guided highlights tour of The Guards Museum, with the opportunity to try on a Guards uniform

A drinks reception, with a choice of Pimms, Prosecco, or soft drinks, and canapes (includes vegetarian and vegan options)

We are sorry, but we are not able to cater to any specific dietary requirements

Tickets are available here: BOOK NOW

Booking is open now, and closes on Wednesday 24th June 2026

Please note we have a limited number of packages available and we encourage you to secure your seats and book early

Payment required in full at time of booking

There is no dress code, please dress according to the weather on the day.

The stands are not covered.

Weather: This is an uncovered outdoor event.  Please be aware of the weather.  Umbrellas are not to be used during the performance

Refreshments and merchandise will be available to purchase 

Toilets: There are limited toilet facilities at Horse Guards Parade

There will be security searches. Please allow time for this

The police will confiscate any knives found during their searches at the entry points.  This includes penknives, Swiss Army knives, Leatherman or equivalent types of knives and any form of cutlery knife that may be used for picnics.  Please ensure that knives of any description are not brought to the event

In the event of inclement weather, which risks damaging musical instruments and military uniform, the show may be modified in length and size to avoid damage.

If you are no longer able to attend, you may change the name(s) on the booking free of charge.  This must be notified to us by Monday 29th June 2026.

25% of the package price is non-refundable. 
If you wish to request a refund, the maximum amount that will be refunded is 75% of the package price paid.  Refunds can only be requested up to Friday 22nd May 2026; after that date, the cancellation fee is 100% of the package purchase price.

Refunds requested up to Friday 5th June 2026: 75% of the package price paid will be refunded.
Refunds requested between Saturday 6th June to Tuesday 23rd June 2026: 60% of the package price paid will be refunded.
Refunds requested after Wednesday 24th June: zero refund, but you can change the name(s) of attendees up to Monday 29th June 2026.

Any applicable refunds will be processed within 10 working days of receipt of request.

If you need to request a refund, or a name change, please email events@guardsmuseum.org.uk with the following information:
- confirmation number
- total amount paid
- name and date of package booked
- name of booker and guest details
- confirm if you would like to request a refund or change attendee details
- you will receive an acknowledgement of your email by return
- any requested changes will be confirmed within 5 working days; if a refund is due, this will be processed within 10 working days