St Albans here we come! Get ready for The Zombies' very first annual Begin Here Festival located in their hometown, St Albans UK. Be ready to undergo a full Zombies experience.
The Weekend in Details
ST ALBANS, UK
10-12 NOVEMBER 2023
∙ FRIDAY 10, NOVEMBER
5:00 PM
8:00 PM
(doors 7:30 PM)
Fan Meetup
Location: Blacksmiths Arms
Blacksmiths Arms, 56 St Peter's St, St Albans AL1 3HG, United Kingdom
St Albans Museum Exhibit
Grand opening of The Zombies Exhibit at the St Albans Museum. Q&A held with the original members & live audience, moderated by Jo Kendall from Prog Rock Magazine.
Location: St Albans Museum + Gallery
Town Hall St Peter’s Street St Albans AL1 3DH
∙SATURDAY 11, NOVEMBER
The Zombies Documentary Screening
Special viewing of the documentary Hung Up On A Dream
Location: The Odyssey Cinema
166 London Rd, St Albans AL1 1PQ, United Kingdom
Terry Quirk & Vivienne Boucherat Art Gallery
Location: Collective Gallery & Art Project Space
18 Holywell Hill St Albans AL1 1BZ
Fan Photo with Colin Blunstone
Location: By The Ghost of You and Me tree
Meet at the tree right outside The Cathedral Shoppe
Record Signing
Location: Empire Records
21, Heritage Close, High St, St Albans AL3 4EB, United Kingdom
The Chris White Experience: Love Songs and Anthems
Moderated by Steve Rossi
In this exclusive session, you'll have the opportunity to dive into the heart and soul of Chris White's songs, gaining insight into the emotions, experiences, and artistic influences that have crafted his signature sound.
Location: Collective Gallery & Art Project Space
18 Holywell Hill St Albans AL1 1BZ
Drum Workshop with Hugh Grundy & Steve Rodford
Location: Mad Squirrel Tap
Mad Squirrel Tap, Heritage Close, 17 High St, St Albans AL3 4EB
Book Signing
Location: Books On The Hill
1 Holywell Hill, St Albans AL1 1ER, United Kingdom
10:00 AM
(doors 9:30 AM)
12:00 PM
(until 4PM)
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:30 PM
5:30 PM
7:00 PM
∙ SUNDAY 12, NOVEMBER
ALL DAY
12:00 PM
(until 4PM)
Remembrance Day Festivities
Location: St Albans Cathedral
Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St Albans AL1 1BY, United Kingdom
Terry Quirk & Vivienne Boucherat Art Gallery
Location: Collective Gallery & Art Project Space
18 Holywell Hill St AlbansAL1 1BZ
Jazz Brunch with Tom Toomey & Milly Riquelme
A unique event that combines the soothing sounds of live jazz music from Tom Toomey and Milly Riquelme with the art of storytelling.
Location: Loft
23b George St, St Albans AL3 4ES, United Kingdom
Arc & The Bunts
Location: The Boot
4 Market Pl, St Albans AL3 5DG, United Kingdom
1:00 PM
6:30 PM
The Zombies Map
Enjoy our unique map of St Albans, highlighting the destinations unique to each Zombie, to help you follow along on the tour. Find a commemorative sticker at each destination to put on your own map which can be picked up at the Zombies HQ (Collective Gallery & Art Project Space, 18 Holywell Hill St Albans AL1 1BZ).
Begin Here Merch
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