Chemistry of a candle
Event Details
Date
Sat 19 Dec '26
Event runs in sessions
14:00 – 20:30
Location
The Royal InstitutionType
Indoor
About this event
Chemistry of a candle is part of the public programme at the Royal Institution in London.
Following last year's sell-out show, the Ri's Michael Cutts and Innovator in Residence David Ricketts present their reimagining of Faraday's most famous Christmas Lecture, The chemical history of a candle. Faraday gave it as six lectures, with over 700 people in the room when he last delivered it in 1861; the Ri Demo Team combine the series into a single talk and a curated array of demonstrations.
What to expect:
- Saturday 19 December 2026, with two performances - a matinee at 2.00pm and an evening show at 7.00pm, each running about 90 minutes
- Choose one performance when booking: the page carries a separate 'Book tickets (Matinee)' and 'Book tickets (Evening)' link
- Ticket prices on the page: "Theatre audience: £16/£10, Ri Members or Ri Patrons: £7; Eventbrite booking fee not included"
More Details
Booking
Book in advance
Arrival
At start time
Parent Must Stay
Yes, required
Group Size
Large (30+)
Pricing
Location
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Last updated: 11 Oct 2026
