27 Oct 2026
The Right Revd Dr Andrew Rumsey, the new Bishop of St Albans, is to perform at the long-awaited Zombies concert on Saturday night in St Albans Cathedral.
He said he is honoured to have the opportunity to perform one of his own songs and introduce the legendary St Albans School and Verulam School alumni on stage as part of the three-day Begin Here Festival.
Fans from across the globe will hear the band’s world famous hits including ‘Time of the Season ‘and ‘She’s not There’.
Legend Rod Argent was too ill to join in the sell-out event in 2024 but has now recovered to take to the stage with Colin Blunstone this weekend. We speak to Rod ahead of the gig in this week’s St Albans Times.
Over the three days, Zombies fans will have the chance to see, meet, mingle with the Rock and Roll Hall Of Famers, get their albums signed, dance the night away at a ’60s themed costume party, enjoy insightful Q&As and so much more!
There are a few tickets remaining at https://www.thezombiesmusic.
Click here for a chance to win two platinum tickets for the weekend.
This year’s schedule is as follows:
Friday
1-4pm – Pick up badges at Festival HQ (Collective Gallery & Art Project Space 18 Holywell Hill);
5-7pm – Fan Club Opening Party at the Blacksmiths Arms, where the band first met in 1961;
7.30pm – Photos by the Fan Club Mural at The Pioneer Club, followed by ’60s costume dance party from 8-10pm.
Saturday
9-10am – Jog with the Zombies Runners or stroll with the Blunstone Strollers (starting at the Cathedral Green);
11am – Group drone photo on the Cathedral Green – all badge holders will receive a digital copy;
1pm – Record signing with all four original members and the current line up – Rod Argent, Colin Blunstone, Chris White, Hugh Grundy, Steve Rodford, Soren Koch – at the Collective Gallery;
3-4pm – Q&A with original bassist Paul Arnold, interviewed by Mike Naylor at St Albans Museum + Gallery;
7-10pm – Colin Blunstone and friends Candlelight concert at St Albans Cathedral.
Sunday
11am – Music Brunch with Soren Koch and friends at The Horn;
3pm – Panel Q&A with all four original band members at St Albans Museum + Gallery;
TBC – Closing party with Steve Rodford and The Maida Vales at The Boot.
Photo: Ben Phillips
