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“De-stress and get your culture fix all in one” – Evening Standard Magazine
“Such a beautiful and unique experience in an amazing space” – Lie Down and Listen attendee

2026 Lie Down and Listen Programme

Experience deep listening, rest and reflection in the extraordinary surroundings of the Painted Hall. Hot water bottles and heated eye masks available for purchase pre event at the venue.

11 & 12 June – 6.30pm (sold out) & 8.30pm
Angels

A Lie Down and Listen experience combining the deep resonances of ancient sound healing instruments and rich bass voices with ethereal baroque masterpieces on violin, reflecting the otherworldly Painted Hall ceiling.

At the heart of this experience are Bieber’s Passacaglia and Marcus Paus’ Wounded Angel, inspired by the striking imagery of Hugo Simberg.

You will leave with a sense of awe and spiritual connection, while feeling deeply grounded.

18 September – 6.30pm & 8.30pm

Theme to be confirmed. This event is part of our wider wellbeing project.

9 & 10 October – 6.30pm & 8.30pm
Heavenly Voices

The Choir of St Luke’s, conducted by Jeremy Summerly

Feel a deep sense of peace as you lie down and listen to heavenly voices in the Painted Hall. Fully immersed and surrounded by the serene choral works of Arvo Part, Meredith Monk and Eric Whitacre, this lie-down concert invites you to feel as though you are floating among angels.

11 & 12 December – 6.30pm & 8.30pm
Divine Love Piano

Close the year by opening your heart to deep connection with Divine Love. Pianist and founder Christina McMaster guides you through a deep meditation, followed by Tibetan bowl sound healing and a lie-down classical piano concert interwoven with poetry and vocals.

About Christina McMaster  

Christina McMaster is a pianist and composer fascinated by deep listening and sound. She is the founder of ‘Lie down and Listen’ –a meditation, sound healing and lying down classical concert experience. 

She has performed at numerous UK festivals and worldwide and is known for her creative approach to programming. 

Website 

Upgrade your ticket

Upgrade your experience by booking the VIP Experience, which includes:

• Use our VIP mattress, cushion and blanket which is extra soft and ensures double comfort.
• A close-knit sound healing experience with Christina during the session.
• A special gift bag to take home. 

Important access information

Please note that the main lift to access the Painted Hall is currently out of order due to a technical fault. There are 7 steps to access the King William Undercroft, 20 steps to access the Lower Vestibule of the Painted Hall, 16 steps to access the Main Vestibule the Painted Hall and a further 7 steps to access the Upper Hall. Find out more.

Photos by Jian Hui Mo