Christmas Concert with Wavertree Gospel Choir

Hayli Kincade and the Wavertree Community Gospel Choir are playing at the Palm House in Sefton Park on Wednesday 16 December, a festive evening of Christmas carols that doubles as a fundraiser for the venue. Kincade directs the choir, and the set list blends the carols with the group's usual repertoire of uplifting pop and gospel.

That mix says a fair bit about the choir itself. They're a collective of people from all backgrounds, ages and faiths, and they describe themselves as being built on community spirit, contagious high energy and a passion for music. That diversity carries through into the music, too: the Christmas carols share the stage with the pop and gospel they're known for, so it's not just a night of traditional hymns. If you've heard them before, you'll recognise the gospel sound they bring to everything they do.

And the venue is a good fit for a night like this. The Palm House is built around a restored Victorian palm house that still shows off its botanical collections, so you're sitting among the plants while the choir does its thing. It's in Sefton Park, which is one of those hidden gems in the heart of the city — serene walking paths, a picturesque lake and two cafes, so it's easy enough to make a proper afternoon of it before the concert starts.

Doors open at 6:00 PM and the concert starts at 7:00 PM, with tickets at £14 plus booking fee. The whole evening is a fundraiser for the Palm House, so your ticket goes back into the venue. It's on Wednesday 16 December, at the Palm House, Sefton Park, L17 1AP.