Handel Hendrix House celebrate the 275th anniversary
of Handel’s Fireworks Music with half term activities
Handel Hendrix House – the Mayfair museum once home to composer G.F.
Handel and rock legend Jimi Hendrix will be hosting Family Activities
inspired by the 275th anniversary of the first performance of Handel’s
Firework Music throughout October Half Term from Saturday, October 26,
2024 through to Sunday, November 17, 2024.
As Joanna Roche, Marketing Manager at Handel Hendrix House says: “The
learning studio will be transformed to celebrate the 275th anniversary of
Handel’s first performance of the Music for the Royal Fireworks. The
Fireworks music was first performed on a grand stage built in Green Park
especially for the occasion, decorated with statues, paintings and – of
course – the fireworks themselves. Fireworks themed arts and crafts
activities will run throughout October half term, all designed to be attached
to the museum’s temporary installation of the amazing 18th century stage
in the studio. By the end of half term, the Fireworks stage will be fully
decorated just like the original, covered in the artwork of visitors from all
over the world!”
The house is open Wednesday – Sunday 10.00 – 17.00 (last entry at
16:00). Tickets are £14.00 for adults, £10.00 for students and free for the
under 16s. Tickets can be purchased in advance on the website
www.handelhendrix.org but it is possible to buy a ticket on the day at the
museum.