Lord Nelson’s descendants hit out at plan for gigs at St Paul’s Cathedral

Music
3 Sep 2026 • 9:59 PM MYT
The Independent
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Lord Nelson’s descendants hit out at plan for gigs at St Paul’s Cathedral

  • St Paul’s Cathedral has announced a partnership with London nightclub Fabric to serve as its exclusive music events partner until 2030, with the first concert set for 29 October.
  • The collaboration has drawn criticism from descendants of Lord Horatio Nelson, who described staging concerts at the sacred site as an insult to his memory.
  • Organisers clarified that attendees must remain seated throughout the performances, which take place inside the cathedral rather than in the Crypt where Lord Nelson is buried.
  • Fabric co-founder Cameron Leslie described the initiative as an exciting union of two distinct London institutions aimed at bringing people together through music.
  • Although St Paul’s has hosted concerts since the 1950s, the move forms part of a wider debate over using historic places of worship for contemporary entertainment events.

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