Diocesan Community Events
Explore services, celebrations, and community programmes hosted by the Diocese of the Armenian Church of the UK and Ireland for our faithful across the country.
15 August - Badarak & Blessing of the Grapes at Guildford
We invite you to celebrate the Feast of the Assumption with Divine Liturgy and the Blessing of the Grapes on Saturday, 15 August 2026, at St Mary’s Church in Perry Hill, Worplesdon, Guildford, Surrey GU3 3RE.
26 July - Aram Hovhannisyan’s Theatre & Cinema Creative Evening
Join us for a creative evening with the actor and director Aram Hovhannisyan on July 26th at the Armenian Diocesan Centre, 107 Ealing Road, TW8 0LF.
26 July - Private Art Exhibition
Narine Malkhasyan warmly invites you to her private art exhibition at Daku Coffee Kensington, 100 Kensington High Street, London, W8 4SG, on Sunday, 26 July, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
24 July - Sayat-Nova, A Concert Performance
A unique one-evening-only concert performance of “Sayat-Nova” is coming to the Armenian Diocesan Centre on Friday, 24 July, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are only £20!
19 July - Armenian Summer Festival
This year’s annual Armenian Summer Festival is happening SUNDAY, 19TH JULY.
Free Entry, from 12 pm to 6 pm at NORTH ACTON PLAYING FIELDS.
Come for an afternoon of delicious homemade food, family fun, traditional music and dancing, and performances from local and guest talents.
Contact info@asflondon.co.uk for questions, inquiries about stall hire, artist call, or to offer your time as a volunteer.
17 July - Aznavour Solo Performance by Aram Hovhannisyan
A unique mono-theatrical performance “Aznavaour” by Aram Hovhannisyan, for one day only on 17th July 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at the Armenian Diocesan Centre at 107 Ealing Road, TW8 0LF.
28 June - Presentation on Sose Women’s Issues NGO from Goris
We invite you to a special presentation on Sose Women’s Issues NGO, on Sunday, 28 June 2026 at 14:15 at the Gulbenkian Hall in Iverna Gardens, Kensington, London W8 6TP.
26 June - Armenian Medical Association Guest Lecture
"From Inflammation to Cancer: What’s Happening In Your Gut?” is a special guest lecture by Mr Karekin Keshinian, MD, FRCS, taking place on Friday, June 26, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at 25 Cheniston Gardens, London, W8 6TG.
21 June - Divine Liturgy in Birmingham with Visiting Clergy
This Sunday, June 21st, the Midlands Armenian Parish invites the faithful to join the celebration of the Divine Liturgy with a service by visiting clergy at 220 Lakey Lane, Birmingham, B28 8QU.
19 June - Armenian Studies Lecture: Ephrem Armenius
Come to the Eccles Room in Pembroke College in Oxford University on Friday, June 19 2026 from 4:00 p.m., for a second special lecture by Dr Andy Hilkens in their Armenian Studies Series: “Ephrem Armenius”.
17 June - Armenian Studies Lecture: Clement of Rome
Come to the Eccles Room in Pembroke College in Oxford University on Wednesday, June 17 2026 from 4:00 p.m., for a special lecture by Dr Andy Hilkens in their Armenian Studies Series: “Clement of Rome”.
14 June - Special Divine Liturgy at St Sarkis Church
With the blessings of HG Bishop Hovakim Manukyan, Very Reverend Fr. Movses Sargsyan, a member of the Brotherhood of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, will celebrate the Divine Liturgy and deliver the sermon at St Sarkis Church.
7 June - Badarak at Oxford’s Pembroke College
Pembroke College Oxford, Diocese of the Armenian Church in the UK and Ireland and Oxford Armenia foundation invite you to Armenian Divine Liturgy at Pembroke College Chapel on Sunday, 7 June 2026, at 11:00 AM.
31 May - Special Episcopal Divine Liturgy at St Sarkis
The Diocese of the Armenian Church in the UK and Ireland warmly invites all faithful and friends to join us for the celebration of the Divine Liturgy at St. Sarkis Armenian Church on Sunday, 31 May.
24 May - St Sarkis Festival
Immerse yourself in the fellowship of Pentecost and celebrate with food, music, and culture.
All are welcome to St Sarkis Festival on 24 May 2026 at St Sarkis Armenian Church, Iverna Gardens!
3 May – Richard III Solo Performance
A rare opportunity to witness a Grand Prix-winning mono performance of Shakespeare's Richard III, performed and directed by International Theatre Festival Laureate Aram Hovhannisyan. The evening will be followed by an Art & Wine painting session, booked separately.
2 May - Don Quixote Solo Performance / Art & Wine
For one evening only, join us for a special Grand Prix-Winning Mono Performance of Miguel de Cervantes’ Don Quixote, performed and directed by Aram Hovhannisyan. The evening will be followed by an Art & Wine painting session, booked separately.
24 April — Candlelight Concert – Dedicated to the 111th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide
Organised by Stockbridge Music Hub in collaboration with Stockbridge Church and held under the auspices of the Diocese, the concert will offer a space for remembrance and prayerful reflection, honouring the memory of the victims of 1915.
Holy Week Services
The Holy Week is a very short Church period, but it is nonetheless the most eventful and important one for all Christians. During it, the Church closely follows the last scenes of our Lord's life. Join the Holy Week services at your local parish.
5 April — Easter Lunch
Celebrate Easter with the whole family at the Armenian Diocesan Centre in Brentford. Enjoy a buffet lunch, live music, dancing, coloured eggs, children's activities, raffle prizes, and more.