Illuminate the Night with a magical torchlit procession at St Martin in the Bull Ring.
Lit by the warm glow of flickering torches and accompanied by a musical fanfare of medieval instruments and drums, the Mediaeval Baebes’ procession will take place inside St Martin in the Bull Ring, Birmingham, on Friday 5th December.
Step into a world of enchantment as the beautiful procession heralds the start of the performance; symbolically “awakening the flame of old” as described in the torchlit-inspired lyrics of the new Christmas song December.
Dressed in flowing gowns and carrying the dancing torches to guide the way, families, musicians and reenactors are invited to join the Mediaeval Baebes. Dress up. Hold a lantern aloft. Beat a drum to accompany the sounds. Be part of the living tapestry of joyful melodic pageantry. Or, just experience the striking spectacle as it processes up the aisle.
Renowned for their soaring harmonies, stunning costumes, and performing with a plethora of exotic historical instruments; the Mediaeval Baebes will honour the twelfth month as they celebrate the beauty and passion of all things mydwynter.
Exalting the true spirit of Christmas, this evening of music, theatre and dance will showcase well-known Christmas carols and traditional folk songs. Captivating storytelling will reveal the folklore and meanings woven into the lyrics, alongside ethereal choral settings of ancient and romantic poetry. In addition, the magic and mystery of the season will be entwined with tracks from the forthcoming album The Spinning Wheel.
The Spinning Wheel, marks three decades of enchanting performances and traces the turning of the year, from January’s renewal through the fires of May to autumn’s winds and the ceremonies of mydwynter. The album is available for pre-order, accompanied by an exclusive download of the song October, ahead of its official release in February 2026.
In celebration of the Mediaeval Baebes’ 30th Anniversary, a special 2026 Calendar is now on sale. The new Christmas single December, featuring January as the B side, is due for release in mid-November.
The Mediaeval Baebes are one of the most successful female-led, early music and folk ensembles in Europe. They have released eleven studio albums and won an Ivor Novella Award for their performance on the BBC serialization The Virgin Queen.
They received two Emmy nominations and a Royal Television Society award as the featured artist alongside composer Martin Phipps, for the TV theme tune of ITV’s hit show Victoria. Collaborating on Orbital’s Ringa Ringa in 2023 led to number 6 status in the album charts; and in the same year, their unique siren call joined The Wellermen, as part of their Explorations remix album.
Step into a world of wonder and be immersed in glorious merriment. Concert tickets are now available from mediaevalbaebes.com at a cost of £32.50 each and £15.00 for a child.
