Christmas Music by Candlelight
Step out of the winter rush and into the still, warm glow of candlelight. In Jeffrey Skidmore’s final season, our much-loved concerts offer beautiful seasonal music, a sprinkling of favourite carols, and readings to make you smile and reflect, all revealing the quiet magic of Christmas. Encounter the mystery as well as the merriment. Once experienced, they’re never forgotten.
“a multi-sensory, immersive experience ... choral perfection" (My Shrewsbury)
Early booking is advised to avoid disappointment.
Running time approx. 2 hours 10 minutes, including interval.
Refreshments will be available to purchase from the crypt.
EX CATHEDRA Choir
Jeffrey Skidmore conductor
Rupert Jeffcoat organ
How to book
Booking opens on 12 May 2026 at 12pm.
£55 / £45 / £35 / £25 / £20 / £10 plus £3.95 transaction fee
Book online or call St Martin-in-the-Fields box office on 020 7766 1100
Other opportunities to hear Ex Cathedra in London
Do join us again at St Martin-in-the-Fields:
- Thursday 28 May 2026: Rachmaninoff Vespers
- Thu 22 Oct 2026: In 40 Parts: Spem in alium
- Thu 10 Jun 2027: Monteverdi Vespers (1610)
Access
Everyone is welcome at our concerts, and we are committed to doing all we can to ensure you have a great experience.
Detailed access information is available here.
This concert is not amplified. Readings will be amplified, using a hearing loop wherever available.
Each half of this concert will be performed as an uninterrupted sequence and the atmosphere will be quiet and still for extended periods. Audiences usually reserve applause for the end of each half.
If you have any other access questions, please contact us, we are happy to help.
Concert FAQs
Find answers to your questions here. Do let us know if we've missed anything you'd find helpful.
Jeffrey says
"Christmas is always special and I look forward with great relish to programming our 13 Christmas Music by Candlelight concerts in Birmingham, London and around the region."
