A West End Christmas concert with a live band and sing-along classics in the candlelit interior of St Albans Cathedral.
Christmas By Candlelight comes to St Albans Cathedral on Thursday 17 December, with a West End cast of singers and a live band taking over the nave. It's billed as 'the ultimate Christmas concert', and the whole thing is staged in the cathedral's candlelit interior — the historic abbey church in the heart of the city that hosts concerts, talks, exhibitions and tours alongside its religious life.
The singers and the band reimagine seasonal favourites as a sing-along, so you're meant to join in rather than just sit and listen. 'White Christmas', 'Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!', 'Santa Baby', 'O Holy Night' and 'Winter Wonderland' are among the songs on the set. The evening is split into two separately bookable performances, each around 75 minutes long, so you can pick the slot that suits you best. The venue has a fully licensed bar, too, if you fancy a drink before or after.
It's part of the cathedral's wider festive programme, which includes the Cathedral Choir at Christmas and Lessons and Carols on 21-22 December, and Carols on the Hour every hour from 11am on 12 December. If you're planning a full run of the season, this sits a few days before the choir takes over.
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Tickets are available in several bands: VIP £65, Premium £58, Band A £48, Band B £40, Restricted View £25, and Screen View £25, with a £4.50 booking fee on top. Access tickets are £48 and include a complimentary companion ticket for registered carers. The two performances run 6:30pm-7:45pm and 8:45pm-10:00pm, both at St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, AL1 1BY.
