Carols by Candlelight
Derby Cathedral, Derby, DE1 3GP
Saturday 5th December 2026
Join the Choristers of Derby Cathedral Choir for a magical evening of Christmas music by candlelight. Recently described as 'world class' by Derbyshire Life, they promise to lift your hearts into the Christmas spirit!
At the heart of the first half is Benjamin Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols, with its magical accompaniment. This extraordinary work has an atmosphere all of its own, transporting you into another world and drawing us closer to the heart of Christmas.
In the second half, the mood becomes distinctly festive, with much-loved favourites including Santa Claus is Coming to Town and Frosty the Snowman. Expect audience participation, seasonal readings from some well-known local faces, and plenty of Christmas cheer. A bar serving drinks and light refreshments will be open before the concert and during the interval.
This is also an important fundraising concert for Derby Cathedral Music. Proceeds will support our work in chorister education and our Music in Schools Programme, which takes our tradition of musical excellence beyond the Cathedral and reaches 1,400 children in 25 schools every week.
At the heart of the first half is Benjamin Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols, with its magical accompaniment. This extraordinary work has an atmosphere all of its own, transporting you into another world and drawing us closer to the heart of Christmas.
In the second half, the mood becomes distinctly festive, with much-loved favourites including Santa Claus is Coming to Town and Frosty the Snowman. Expect audience participation, seasonal readings from some well-known local faces, and plenty of Christmas cheer. A bar serving drinks and light refreshments will be open before the concert and during the interval.
This is also an important fundraising concert for Derby Cathedral Music. Proceeds will support our work in chorister education and our Music in Schools Programme, which takes our tradition of musical excellence beyond the Cathedral and reaches 1,400 children in 25 schools every week.
Price
Ticket price
£12.00 - £20.00
