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Ceremonies & gatherings at the garden

Dates shown below reflect the garden's most recent ceremonies. New dates are announced here and on our social channels as they're confirmed.

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Ceremonies & gatherings

An Evening of Music and Remembrance at the garden

10Sep 2026

Benefit Concert

An Evening of Music and Remembrance

Sep 10, 2026 · 4:30–7:30 PM · Hanover Square, New York City

As we mark 25 years of remembrance of September 11th, join us at the Garden for an evening of music, remembrance and community. This year also marks five years of Hell or High Water bringing music to the Garden, and we're deeply grateful for their continued friendship and support. The evening benefits Answer the Call New York Police & Fire Widows' & Children's Benefit Fund, supporting the families of New York City's fallen first responders.

25th Anniversary September 11th Commemorative Service at the garden

11Sep 2026

25th Anniversary

25th Anniversary September 11th Commemorative Service

Sep 11, 2026 · Arrival 10:00 AM · The Garden, Hanover Square

All are welcome to join us at the Queen Elizabeth II September 11th Garden as we gather in remembrance, reflection, and unity, marking 25 years since the attacks of September 11, 2001.

Landscaping Day Behind the Scenes at the garden

18May 2026

Behind the Scenes

Landscaping Day Behind the Scenes

May 18, 2026 · The Garden, Hanover Square

Volunteers and crews spent the day digging planting beds, clearing cuttings, and replanting root balls throughout the Garden. The day also served as the shoot for the time-lapse footage used in the Garden's website rebranding project, capturing the care that goes into maintaining this living memorial.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla Visit the 9/11 Memorial at the garden

29Apr 2026

Royal Visit

King Charles III and Queen Camilla Visit the 9/11 Memorial

Apr 29, 2026 · 9/11 Memorial & Museum, Manhattan

King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited Manhattan on April 29, 2026, laying flowers and paying their respects at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum.

Candle-Lighting Ceremony for the Bondi Beach Attack at the garden

Feb 2026

Remembrance

Candle-Lighting Ceremony for the Bondi Beach Attack

February 2026 · The Garden, Hanover Square

At the request of the Australian Prime Minister, the Consulate General of Australia, Heather Ridout, hosted a candle-lighting ceremony in the Garden to honor the victims of the Bondi Beach attack, bringing together members of the Jewish community and Commonwealth representatives in a shared act of remembrance and solidarity.

BIS-NY Christmas Tree Lighting at the garden

11Dec 2025

Holiday Tradition

BIS-NY Christmas Tree Lighting

December 11, 2025 · The Garden, Hanover Square

The British International School of New York's choir filled the Garden with carols as the community gathered for the annual Christmas tree lighting, marking the start of the holiday season at Hanover Square.

Remembrance Day Ceremony at the garden

9Nov 2025

Remembrance

Remembrance Day Ceremony

Nov 9, 2025 · The Garden, Hanover Square

A solemn service for those who made the ultimate sacrifice, with a wreath-laying ceremony followed by readings. Held annually each November.

Resilience in Unity Honors 9/11 Victims at the garden

11Sep 2025

Remembrance

Resilience in Unity Honors 9/11 Victims

September 11, 2025 · The Garden, Hanover Square

Invited by Jonathan Egan, the Garden was immensely privileged to join victims of the September 11th attacks as they marked the 24th anniversary of the attacks in 2001. Our founder, Travis Frain, and North American Coordinator, Sydney Lynch, joined those affected to say a few words and share reflections at the Queen Elizabeth II September 11th Commonwealth Memorial Garden. Joined by victims, first responders, law enforcement, and diplomats from around the world, they spoke of the work being done to prevent future acts of terrorism and paid tribute to the many thousands of individuals now suffering from 9/11-related illnesses and cancers, who are desperately fighting to receive medical support. Attendees were also very grateful to be joined by members of SEAL Team Six, who conducted the successful raid to eliminate Osama Bin Laden, and paid tribute to their efforts to secure justice for those affected.

Music in the Queen's Garden for Answer the Call at the garden

10Sep 2025

Benefit Concert

Music in the Queen's Garden for Answer the Call

Sep 10, 2025 · 4:30–7:30 PM · The Garden, Hanover Square

The Hell or High Water Band performed live in the Garden, celebrating the music of The Grateful Dead, The Beatles, Eric Clapton, and The Rolling Stones, in support of Answer the Call: New York Police & Fire Widows' & Children's Benefit Fund. Free to attend, the evening of live music and remembrance welcomed donations to support the families of New York City police officers, firefighters, Port Authority police, and EMS personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

Remembrance Day Ceremony at the garden

10Nov 2024

Remembrance

Remembrance Day Ceremony

Nov 10, 2024 · 10:30 AM · The Garden, Hanover Square

A solemn service for those who made the ultimate sacrifice, with a wreath-laying ceremony followed by readings. Held annually each November.

Isabel "Izzy" M. Carden MBE Memorial Service at the garden

30Oct 2024

In Memoriam

Isabel "Izzy" M. Carden MBE Memorial Service

Oct 30, 2024 · 4:30 PM · The Garden, followed by a reception at Harry's

A celebration of the life of Isabel Carden, long-serving board member and patron who spearheaded the garden's development, held in the garden she helped create.

September 11th Memorial Ceremony at the garden

11Sep 2024

Remembrance

September 11th Memorial Ceremony

Sep 11, 2024 · The Garden, Hanover Square

Commonwealth Ambassadors, Consuls General, and members of the public gathered in the Garden to mark the 23rd anniversary of the September 11th attacks, honoring the 67 British and Commonwealth citizens lost.

Remembrance Day Ceremony at the garden

12Nov 2023

Remembrance

Remembrance Day Ceremony

Nov 12, 2023 · The Garden, Hanover Square

A solemn service for those who made the ultimate sacrifice, with a wreath-laying ceremony followed by readings. Held annually each November.

September 11th Memorial Ceremony at the garden

11Sep 2023

Remembrance

September 11th Memorial Ceremony

Sep 11, 2023 · The Garden, Hanover Square

Commonwealth Ambassadors, Consuls General, and members of the public gathered in the Garden to mark the 22nd anniversary of the September 11th attacks, honoring the 67 British and Commonwealth citizens lost.

Second Performance of "God Save the King" at the garden

13Nov 2022

Royal Occasion

Second Performance of "God Save the King"

November 13, 2022 · The Garden, Hanover Square

Following the accession of King Charles III, the Garden held the second public performance of "God Save the King," marking a historic moment for the Commonwealth community that gathers here each year.

Ceremony in the Garden with First Singing of "God Save the King" at the garden

11Sep 2022

Royal Occasion

Ceremony in the Garden with First Singing of "God Save the King"

September 11, 2022 · The Garden, Hanover Square

Following the accession of King Charles III, the Garden held a ceremony marking the first public singing of "God Save the King," a historic moment for the Commonwealth community that gathers here each year.

Platinum Jubilee Ceremony at the garden

25May 2022

Royal Occasion

Platinum Jubilee Ceremony

May 25, 2022 · The Garden, Hanover Square

The Garden marked Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee with a ceremony celebrating 70 years of her reign, joining the Commonwealth-wide tradition of tree planting held in her honor.

Princess Sophie Visits the Garden at the garden

14Mar 2022

Royal Visit

Princess Sophie Visits the Garden

March 14, 2022 · The Garden, Hanover Square

Princess Sophie, then Countess of Wessex, visited the Garden, meeting board members and guests, taking part in a ceremonial planting, and touring Hanover Square.

Remembrance Day Ceremony at the garden

14Nov 2021

Remembrance

Remembrance Day Ceremony

Nov 14, 2021 · The Garden, Hanover Square

A solemn service for those who made the ultimate sacrifice, with a wreath-laying ceremony followed by readings. Held annually each November.

20th Anniversary of September 11th at the garden

11Sep 2021

Remembrance

20th Anniversary of September 11th

Sep 11, 2021 · The Garden, Hanover Square

Commonwealth Ambassadors and Consuls General joined the Garden to mark the 20th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, with a ceremony and tree planting led by UK Ambassador Karen Pierce.

Ceremonies are free and open to all — no tickets needed. Arrive a little early to find a place near the center stone.

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