The Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort will take place at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 6 May 2023.
Across the Coronation Weekend, there will be further opportunities for people to come together in celebration of the historic occasion. On Sunday 7 May 2023, a special Coronation Concert will be staged and broadcast live at Windsor Castle by the BBC and BBC Studios, with several thousand pairs of tickets to be made available via public ballot.
The Coronation Big Lunch, at which neighbours and communities are invited to share food and fun together, will take place across the country on the same date.
On Monday 8 May 2023, members of the public will be invited to take part in The Big Help Out, which will encourage people to try volunteering for themselves and join the work being undertaken to support their local areas.
Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort hope the Coronation Weekend will provide an opportunity to spend time and celebrate with friends, families and communities across the United Kingdom, the Realms and the Commonwealth. Their Majesties are looking forward to marking the occasion with the public throughout 2023.
The Coronation Concert at Windsor Castle, Sunday 7 May 2023
On Sunday 7 May 2023, a special Coronation Concert will take place at Windsor Castle. Produced, staged and broadcast live by the BBC and BBC Studios, the Coronation Concert will bring global music icons and contemporary stars together in celebration of the historic occasion.
Attended by a public audience including volunteers from The King and The Queen Consort’s many charity affiliations, the concert will see a world-class orchestra play interpretations of musical favourites fronted by some of the world’s biggest entertainers, alongside performers from the world of dance. The performances will be supported by staging and effects located on the Castle’s East Lawn and will also feature a selection of spoken word sequences delivered by stars of stage and screen.
Through a national ballot held by the BBC, several thousand members of the public will be selected to receive a pair of free tickets for the Coronation Concert at Windsor Castle.
Alongside the stars of the concert, the show will also see an exclusive appearance from The Coronation Choir, created from the nation’s keenest community choirs and amateur singers from across the United Kingdom.
The centrepiece of the Coronation Concert, ‘Lighting up the Nation’, will see the country join together in celebration as iconic locations across the United Kingdom are lit up using projections, lasers, drone displays and illuminations.
The Coronation Concert will be produced by BBC Studios, broadcast live on BBC One, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds.
How to apply for Coronation Concert tickets
The public ballot to attend the BBC's Coronation Concert at Windsor Castle on Sunday 7 May has now closed. The BBC and Ticketmaster will advise the winners, send tickets and event information during March and April. Learn more on the BBC website.
Local ballot for RBWM residents
Up to 500 pairs of free Coronation Concert tickets for Royal Borough residents have been made available and the local ballot has now closed. The BBC and Ticketmaster will advise the winners, send tickets and event information during March and April.
Organising a Coronation street party or coronation event in the Royal Borough?
The closing date for RBWM Coronation street party applications closed on 17 February. Visit RBWM's street party web page for more information.
The Coronation Big Lunch, Sunday 7 May 2023
Neighbours and communities across the UK are invited to share food and fun together at Coronation Big Lunches on Sunday 7 May 2023, in a nationwide act of celebration and friendship. From a cup of tea with a neighbour to a street party, a Coronation Big Lunch brings the celebrations to your neighbourhood and is a great way to get to know your community a little better.
The Coronation Big Lunch will be overseen and organised by the Big Lunch team at the Eden Project. The Big Lunch is an idea from the Eden Project, made possible by The National Lottery, that brings millions of people together annually to boost community spirit, reduce loneliness and support charities and good causes. Her Majesty The Queen Consort has been Patron of the Big Lunch since 2013.
Thousands of events are expected to take place in every corner of the United Kingdom this May as people take to their streets, gardens, parks and community spaces to join the Coronation celebrations and mark this historic occasion.
Coronation-themed events and things to do in the Windsor area
The Royal Borough will be celebrating the Coronation with events, things to do and Coronation-themed special offers so come and celebrate the Coronation with us! There’ll be themed guided walks, a free night of racing, make-your-own Coronation chocolate bar, Coronation-themed afternoon teas, an organic Coronation beer and lots more. All events will be listed below so keep checking this page for more information.
The Big Help Out, Monday 8 May 2023
The Big Help Out will be held on Monday 8 May 2023 and is being organised by The Together Coalition and a wide range of partners such as The Scouts, the Royal Voluntary Service and faith groups from across the United Kingdom. The Big Help Out will highlight the positive impact volunteering has on communities across the nation.
In tribute to His Majesty The King's public service, The Big Help Out will encourage people to try volunteering for themselves and join the work being undertaken to support their local areas. The aim of The Big Help Out is to use volunteering to bring communities together and create a lasting volunteering legacy from the Coronation Weekend.
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