Pepys Day Dinner
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The Pepys Day Dinner will be held at Temple Bar in London on September 4th, 2026, at 17:30. The event celebrates Samuel Pepys and his diary, with Mr. Pepys reading from his diary. The festival brings together various performers for the celebration.
Join us for a dinner to celebrate Samuel Pepys and his diary, with Mr. Pepys reading from his diary.
Friday September 4th is Pepys Day when we will be celebrating the great diarist Samuel Pepys in Wren's Temple Bar with a candlelit dinner and 17th century menu (parmesan cheese for desert).
Attending the dinner will be former Lord Mayor of the City of London Michael Mainelli, the instigator of Pepys Day. Michael drew inspiration from the model of Bloomsday in Dublin (an annual celebration on 16 June in homage to James Joyce's Ulysses) and wondered why London lacked something similar.
Mainelli chose Pepys because his vivid, first‑hand diary remains one of the most powerful records of London’s history.
Mr. Pepys will read selected passages from the diaries during the dinner.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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Frequently asked questions
Pepys Day Dinner takes place on Friday, 4 September 2026 at 18:30.
Pepys Day Dinner is held at Temple Bar in London (2 Paternoster Square, London, EC4M 7DX).
Tickets for Pepys Day Dinner are priced at £109.05. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Tickets for Pepys Day Dinner can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Editorial Summary
The Pepys Day Dinner will be held at Temple Bar in London on September 4th, 2026, at 17:30. The event celebrates Samuel Pepys and his diary, with Mr. Pepys reading from his diary. The festival brings together various performers for the celebration.
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Organiser’s full description
Join us for a dinner to celebrate Samuel Pepys and his diary, with Mr. Pepys reading from his diary.
Friday September 4th is Pepys Day when we will be celebrating the great diarist Samuel Pepys in Wren's Temple Bar with a candlelit dinner and 17th century menu (parmesan cheese for desert).
Attending the dinner will be former Lord Mayor of the City of London Michael Mainelli, the instigator of Pepys Day. Michael drew inspiration from the model of Bloomsday in Dublin (an annual celebration on 16 June in homage to James Joyce's Ulysses) and wondered why London lacked something similar.
Mainelli chose Pepys because his vivid, first‑hand diary remains one of the most powerful records of London’s history.
Mr. Pepys will read selected passages from the diaries during the dinner.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Pepys Day Dinner?
Pepys Day Dinner takes place on Friday, 4 September 2026 at 18:30.
Where is Pepys Day Dinner taking place?
Pepys Day Dinner is held at Temple Bar in London (2 Paternoster Square, London, EC4M 7DX).
How much are tickets for Pepys Day Dinner?
Tickets for Pepys Day Dinner are priced at £109.05. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
How do I get tickets for Pepys Day Dinner?
Tickets for Pepys Day Dinner can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Hotels within walking distance of Temple Bar
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Price
£109.05
Date
Until Friday, 4 September 2026
Time
Weather
feels like 22°C · chance of rain 24% · wind 17 km/h
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