CCS Family Carols has become a much-loved part of Christmas for so many in Canterbury – a joyful mix of everyone’s favourites with some less well-known but highly engaging Christmas music from the UK and beyond.

Join them for a festive celebration featuring carols for all the family, including Away in a Manger, Once in Royal David's City, O come, All Ye Faithful, The First Nowell, and a selection of carols performed by Canterbury Choral Society and its Youth Choir.

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Canterbury Choral Society presents Family Carols

Canterbury Cathedral

On Good Friday, 18 April 2025, the Lay Clerks and Organists of Canterbury Cathedral will perform a selection of contemplative music by candlelight in the beautiful and intimate surroundings of Canterbury Cathedral’s Quire.

The programme, with its backbone of Renaissance polyphony including works by Tallis and Victoria, also features contrasting organ music by twentieth century composer Herbert Howells, lauded for his exceptional contribution to church music. The programme finishes with the fittingly atmospheric De profundis by contemporary Estonian composer Arvo Pärt.

The Choir will be directed by Jamie Rogers, Assistant Director of Music, Canterbury Cathedral and the organ will be played by David Newsholme, Director of Music, Canterbury Cathedral.

Jamie Rogers

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Dec 17, 2025

Canterbury Choral Society presents Family Carols · Canterbury Festival

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Canterbury Cathedral presents A Concert of Music for Holy Week by Candlelight · Canterbury Festival

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