Music in the Museum Mike Christie, accompanied by Chris Hirst on the mandora

9 October 2026

Come and enjoy an atmospheric evening of live music in a truly special setting, featuring music by the likes of Handel, Mozart and Lennon-McCartney, alongside timeless classics such as You Raise Me Up and Hallelujah.

Join us at the Museum on 9 October for a very special evening of live music, surrounded by the atmosphere and history of our unique collections.

We are delighted to welcome Mike Christie, founder of the Wight Proms and known for his appearances with The X Factor and G4, for an intimate evening recital.

Mike will be joined by Chris Hirst on the mandora, bringing this beautiful and distinctive historic instrument to life within the atmospheric surroundings of the Museum.

The evening begins with drinks and canapés, giving guests the opportunity to relax, explore the Museum and discover more about its collections before the music begins.

Evening Programme

17:30–18:30 — Drinks & Canapés
Enjoy drinks and canapés and take the opportunity to explore the Museum and its collections.

19:00–19:45 — Intimate Concert
An evening recital featuring Mike Christie, accompanied by Chris Hirst on the mandora.

Join us for an atmospheric evening where music, history and the unique setting of the Museum come together to create a truly memorable experience.

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Opening Times

Open throughout the year
Opening Days: Tue – Sat
Museum: 10am – 4pm

(last entry: 3pm)

Café: 10am – 3pm

(last food orders: 2.30pm)

Closed: Sun & Mon

Dogs are not permitted inside the museum, visitor centre or café. They are welcome outside in the grounds on leads.

We are a no smoking or vaping site.

Admission

Adult:£15.40
Concessions:

(students & seniors over 60)

£14.40
Child:

(5-15 Years)

£8.15
Family:

(2 adults and up to 3 children)

£39.00

Pay once, visit all year

Enjoy unlimited visits! With your ticket, you can return to the Villa as many times as you like for a whole year.

If you are a UK taxpayer, an additional way to support the museum is by using Gift Aid.

More Information

Gift Aid

If you are a UK taxpayer, an additional way to support the museum is by using Gift Aid.

We are able to claim Gift Aid on pay once, visit all year tickets. When you book online or buy your ticket at the museum, we will ask you if you are a UK taxpayer and if you are happy for us to claim Gift Aid on your ticket purchase. As a registered charity, this means we can claim an additional 25p on every £1 which makes a real difference to Brading Roman Villa Trust’s work to continue to protect and conserve the site for the future. All you need to do is give your permission when you buy your ticket. So, if you purchase a family ticket and select Gift Aid, we can claim £9.75 from the government.

By allowing us to claim Gift Aid, you are declaring that you are a UK taxpayer and understand that if you pay less Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax than the amount of Gift Aid claimed on all your donations in that tax year it is your responsibility to pay any difference. If you pay Income Tax at the higher or additional rate and want to receive the additional tax relief due to you, you must include all your Gift Aid donations on your Self-Assessment tax return or ask HMRC to adjust your tax code.

Find out more about Gift Aid.

Gift Aid

If you are a UK taxpayer, an additional way to support the museum is by using Gift Aid.

We are able to claim Gift Aid on pay once, visit all year tickets. When you book online or buy your ticket at the museum, we will ask you if you are a UK taxpayer and if you are happy for us to claim Gift Aid on your ticket purchase. As a registered charity, this means we can claim an additional 25p on every £1 which makes a real difference to Brading Roman Villa Trust’s work to continue to protect and conserve the site for the future. All you need to do is give your permission when you buy your ticket. So, if you purchase a family ticket and select Gift Aid, we can claim £9.75 from the government.

By allowing us to claim Gift Aid, you are declaring that you are a UK taxpayer and understand that if you pay less Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax than the amount of Gift Aid claimed on all your donations in that tax year it is your responsibility to pay any difference. If you pay Income Tax at the higher or additional rate and want to receive the additional tax relief due to you, you must include all your Gift Aid donations on your Self-Assessment tax return or ask HMRC to adjust your tax code.

Find out more about Gift Aid.