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30.11.2024 – 05.01.2025

Find over 40 Christmas Carols & Concerts to attend

Get in the Christmas Spirit with Christmas Movie soundtracks, family concerts and Christmas Carols at stunning locations.

The magic of Christmas comes to the City of London in the form of a majestic programme of Carol services and festive performances. Whether you're looking for a cosy candlelight concert, a carol singalong at a tucked away church, or a well-deserved mulled wine and mince pie after all that singing, we have everything to get you in the Christmas spirit.

Check our round-up of the best (and mostly free) Christmas carols and concerts this season and stay tuned for more details coming up soon.

Attend magical Carol Services at historic City Churches

Visit one of the stunning City Churches for Carol Services during December - with many taking place on weekday lunchtimes and evenings. In our round-up you will find over 30 to choose from.

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Raymond Gubbay Christmas Festival at Barbican Centre

Date: 7 December 2024 to 1 January 2025 | Cost: £

It's the most wonderful time of the year, as the Raymond Gubbay Christmas Festival returns to the Barbican Hall. Get in the Christmas Spirit with Christmas movie soundtracks from John Williams and Hans Zimmer, Christmas Carol singalongs, concerts and more.

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Christmas Carols with Gareth Malone at The Ned

Date: Sundays 1, 8, 15 and 22 December from 7pm | Cost: £

Join Gareth Malone and his choir for an evening of festive cheer as they perform Christmas classics live on the Nickel Stage. Enjoy food, drinks, and sing-alongs for a truly magical night at The Ned.

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Carol Services and Concerts at St Paul's Cathedral

Date: 30 November to 25 December 2024 | Cost: Free / £

Enjoy the inspiring musical programme at St Paul's Cathedral including Advent Carol services, family Carols, the world-famous Handel's Messiah and the traditional 'A Celebration of Christmas'.

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Saint Bartholomew the Great church - 'Celebrating Christmas'

Date: 3 to 22 December 2024 | Cost: Free

Experience a phenomenal choice of services including Nine Lessons in Carols - which takes inspiration from the Christmas Eve service held every year at King’s College in Cambridge; Benjamin Britten's Ceremony of Carols, accompanied by harp and sung by upper voices; and a Dickensian Carol Service with readings from Dickens.

Come for the heavenly voices, and stay for mince pies and mulled wine.

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Christmas Service at St Lawrence Jewry Church

Date: 3 to 22 December 2024 | Cost: Free

St Lawrence Jewry will host a free traditional candlelit carol service with the Lord Mayor in attendance to celebrate the festive occasion. After, enjoy some mulled wine and mince pies. Come early to get a good seat!

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