Friends of Wigmore Hall membership makes the perfect musical gift for any occasion. From Priority Booking ahead of the general public, to our exclusive Friends magazine published three times a year, your gift will introduce that special someone to all that Wigmore Hall has to offer.
Purchasing a Gift Membership
To purchase your gift, please choose from the membership options below and select Buy Gift. Once you have completed your purchase, you will receive a gift membership voucher in the post within 7 working days. This voucher can then be redeemed by your gift recipient to activate their membership.
Due to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic Wigmore Hall is currently closed and staff members are working remotely until further notice. As a result, it is not possible to dispatch gift membership vouchers in the post. Voucher details will instead be sent by email.
Your support is greatly appreciated in these challenging times and will give a major boost to future activities, once the current international health crisis has abated. If you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to contact us in the Friends Office by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Member Friends - £50 a year
As a thank you for your support, you will receive:
- Priority Booking for all Wigmore series concerts and events
- Regular updates and advance information from the Hall
- The Score Magazine, published three times a year
- Access to a specially curated Friends events programme
Supporter Friends - £115 a year
All the benefits of Member Friends, plus:
- Priority Booking ahead of Member Friends
- The opportunity to join fellow Friends at a special reception each season*
Benefactor Friends - £225 a year
All the benefits of Member Friends, plus:
- Priority Booking ahead of Member and Supporter Friends
- The opportunity to join fellow Friends at two special receptions each season*
Patron Friends - £500 a year
All the benefits of Member Friends, plus:
- Priority Booking ahead of all other Friends
- The opportunity to join fellow Friends at two special receptions each season*
- Invitation to attend the annual Patron Friends Dinner (additional costs apply)
- Named acknowledgement in all Wigmore Series evening concert programmes
*Receptions are held throughout the year around selected concerts at the Hall
Gift Membership FAQs
How long is the voucher valid for?
The voucher is valid for 6 months from point of purchase.
Do I need the details of the person receiving the membership?
No, you do not need their details. These will be taken when your gift recipient contacts us directly to activate their membership.
How can my gift recipient activate their membership?
Once they have received their voucher, they will need to follow these activation steps:
- Visit the wigmore-hall.org.uk/activate or contact the Friends Office on 020 7258 8230
- When prompted, use the unique gift code included in the the gift membership voucher
Once the membership has been activated, they will receive a welcome pack in the post within 5-7 working days.
Can I pay by Charity Voucher or Direct Debit?
Unfortunately, we are unable to accept Charity Vouchers or Direct Debit payments for Gift Memberships.
VAT & Gift Aid
Gift memberships are not eligible for Gift Aid.
For VAT purposes, contributions are split as follows:
Member Friend: Benefits £50 / Supporter Friend: Donation £65, Benefits £50 / Benefactor Friend: Donation £175, Benefits £50 / Patron Friend: Donation £450, Benefits £50
All levels of Friends Membership comprise a benefits value and a donation. Any amounts given over and above the price of benefits are freely given as a suggested donation. To discuss purchasing the benefits separately please contact the Friends Office on 020 7258 8230.
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