Welcome to The Handel Institute

The Handel Institute, established in 1987, is a British registered charity (no. 296615) which promotes study and appreciation of the music and life of George Frideric Handel (1685–1759).

Detail from a portrait of Handel (1726–8), attributed to Balthasar Denner: National Portrait Gallery, London, NPG 1976

Latest News

Conference 2025 – Call for Papers

The Fourteenth Handel Institute Conference will take place from 21–23 November 2025. The deadline for proposals for papers is 31 May 2025.

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Research Award

The closing date for applications is 30 November annually.

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Conference Awards

Closing dates for applications are 30 April, 31 August and 30 November annually.

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