Christmas Music by Candlelight
Step out of the winter rush and into the still, warm glow of candlelight. 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)
The running time is approx. 2 hours 10 minutes, including interval.
You are invited to bring your own refreshments for the interval.
Early booking is recommended to avoid disappointment.
EX CATHEDRA
Jeffrey Skidmore conductor
Nicholas Wearne organ
How to book
£48.50 / £39.50 / £31 / £22 including per ticket commission
£15 - aged 18-30, not in full-time education
£8 - under 18s and students in full-time education
Book online or call the B:Music box office on 0121 780 3333
Ex Cathedra is an Associate Artist at Symphony Hall & Town Hall (B:Music venues)
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B:Music operates a Ticket Exchange Scheme if your plans change.
Getting there
St Paul’s Church is located in St Paul’s Square in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter. Roadside parking is available nearby and the NCP Newhall Street is nearby.
It’s a 15 minute walk from New Street Station, 7 minutes from Snow Hill Station or 10 minutes from the Jewellery Quarter station. Multiple buses serve the Jewellery Quarter - find more here.
Access
Everyone is welcome at Ex Cathedra’s concerts, and we are committed to doing all we can to ensure you have a great experience.
Level access is via the northwest door at St Paul's Church, which you will find just around the corner from the main door. An accessible toilet is located inside the church by this entrance.
Designated, discounted seats have been allocated for wheelchair users and companions as the church has fixed pews. The new partnership between the B:Music box office and Nimbus Disability will enable you to book these; find details 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
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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."
