Twice a year, the City of London Corporation’s Common Hall is transformed from a standard local authority meeting on civic issues, into a day of great ceremony. Click here for more history and information.

Each autumn, Liverymen elect the next year’s Lord Mayor and every summer, it’s the turn of the two Sheriffs.

After Common Hall, many Liveries go home, but the Master Chartered Accountant hosts a private Reception and Lunch in the Aldermen’s Dining Room.

We go up to Guildhall’s roof terrace on the fourth floor for the Reception and then into the Dining Room for lunch.

Partners and guests are very welcome and will be able to have coffee and explore the Guildhall Gallery, while Liverymen are attending the Election Ceremony.

from 10.45am – Coffee

11.45am – All attending the Election Ceremony must be seated

12noon – Shrieval Election Ceremony

1pm – Drinks in the Aldermen’s Dining Room

1.30pm – Lunch in the Aldermen’s Dining Room

3pm – Watch the ceremony in Guildhall Yard from the balcony

3.30pm – Finish

Dress: lounge suit or smart day wear

Tickets: £95, for Drinks Reception and Lunch