‘An undoubted jewel in Britain’s choral scene’ (BBC Music Magazine), the Choir of The Queen’s College Oxford directed by Owen Rees is among the finest and most active university choirs in the UK. Its extensive concert schedule involves appearances across the UK and internationally, and among its acclaimed recordings – including releases with the Academy of Ancient Music and the Britten Sinfonia – the 2018 release of music by John Taverner receive a Diapason d’Or, while Carols from Queen’s enjoyed nine weeks in the Specialist Classical Charts and was a Telegraph Christmas pick.

Christmas from Queen’s

Smith Square Hall

The Choir of Clare College return to Smith Square Hall for their annual Christmas concert, presenting a programme of familiar and new Christmas choral music and celebrating the music of former Director of Music Sir John Rutter in his 80th birthday year.

Christmas with the Choir of Clare College, Cambridge

Holiday Choral by Candlelight 2025

Mission San Rafael Arcángel

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Carols at Christmas

Saffron Hall

Enjoy an ‘as live’ performance of our 2022 Choral Pilgrimage programme An Old Belief, from the comfort of your own home. Filmed in the intimate surroundings of London’s St Martin-in-the-Fields, this emotional programme centres around Parry’s heartfelt Songs of Farewell.

An Old Belief

Kick off your Christmas celebrations with this uplifting and festive concert from the John Lewis Partnership’s Music Society. Featuring performances from various Partnership musical groups, the Cavendish Ensemble take on Patric Standford’s “ingenious” Carol Symphony, then join with Voices in Partnership for Cecilia McDowall’s popular Christmas Cantata Christus Natus Est. There will also be festive pieces performed by the chamber choir Cavendish Singers and jazz group Basement Jazz.

Jlp Music Society Christmas Concert

Our Chamber Choir presents a programme inspired by folk melodies, song, and dance. From the haunting beauty of Seinn O to the vibrant rhythms of Sakkijarven Polkka, this is an afternoon of exquisite choral artistry that will leave you feeling uplifted and inspired.

Thursday Lunchtimes: RNCM Chamber Choir

RNCM (Royal Northern College of Music)

Conclude your musical journey with “Ave Rex: A Musical Journey of Advent to Christmas” a glorious combination of WASO's Brass Octet, the Cathedral Consort, organist Stewart Smith and directed by Joseph Nolan.

This concert is a blend of sacred and secular Christmas classics, highlighted by the world premiere a new setting of the Magnificat by young West Australian composer, Ruben Davies.

Ave Rex: A Musical Journey of Advent to Christmas

Perth Concert Hall

This performance is free and open for general seating.

Cecilia McDowall

Events

Past events

Dec 19, 2025

Christmas from Queen’s · Sinfonia Smith Square

Dec 13, 2025

Christmas with the Choir of Clare College, Cambridge · Sinfonia Smith Square

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