Name: The Macmillan Carol Concert
Start: 2024-12-03T19:00:00
Location: Cadogan Hall

Get ready to be swept away by the timeless works of Handel in London this season! From the grandiose Royal Albert Hall to the enchanting Cadogan Hall, these events promise an unforgettable musical journey. Kick off with 'Handel’s Messiah' by the Academy of St Martin in the Fields at the BBC Proms, move through a candlelit 'Four Seasons', and soak in the majestic 'Coronation Anthems' and 'Gloria'. Don't miss the festive 'Macmillan Carol Concert', another rendition of 'Messiah', and end the year with 'Candlelit Carols'. Each event highlights Handel's genius, making it a feast for every classical music lover.

Experience Handel's Masterpieces in London: From the Royal Albert Hall to Cadogan Hall

Get ready to immerse yourself in the magic of Tchaikovsky and more with a series of captivating concerts in London. From the timeless melodies of 'The Nutcracker Suite' at the Macmillan Carol Concert and the Viennese Christmas Spectacular, to the passionate renditions at the Orchestral Valentines and Symphonic Dances, London’s concert halls are set to light up with unforgettable performances. Not to forget the stunning showcases at Cadogan Hall featuring Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto and Symphony No. 6, and the musical brilliance of ASMF with Augustin Hadelich at St Martin-in-the-Fields. Mark your calendars and don't miss these spectacular events!

Tchaikovsky’s Musical Wonders in London: A Must-See Concert Series

As the year draws to a close, Cadogan Hall in London becomes a hub of festive and musical celebrations, offering a diverse lineup of events in December 2024. From the harmonious revival of The Puppini Sisters' swing melodies to the majestic performances by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, these events promise to kindle your holiday spirit. With performances ranging from classical masterpieces like Handel's Messiah to the timeless charm of The Rat Pack, this season at Cadogan Hall is set to be a symphony of nostalgia, celebration, and innovation.

A December to Remember: Unmissable Events at Cadogan Hall

Ben Goldscheider

Ryan Quigley

Nicola Emmanuelle

Cadogan Hall

Christmas comes but once a year and here in Chelsea, there’s only one way to celebrate. The RPO’s annual Christmas Cracker is as much a part of the season as mulled wine, Elf on the Shelf and the King’s Road window displays!

Join us in the festive splendour of Cadogan Hall for a real feast of Yuletide music, old and new. There’ll be well-loved songs, seasonal classics and a stocking full of tunes for the whole family, as conductor Stephen Bell and star vocalists Juliette Crosbie and Matt Ford launch the celebrations with a swing.

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Christmas Cracker 2025

Cadogan Hall 

Handel’s Messiah stands as one of the most iconic and enduring masterpieces in the classical music repertoire. Since its premiere in 1742, it has captivated audiences around the world with its profound spiritual message, masterful orchestration, and compelling blend of solo and choral writing.

Famed for its dazzling arias and rousing choruses, Messiah offers an unforgettable musical journey through themes of prophecy, birth, passion, resurrection, and redemption.

Handel’s Messiah

One of the UK’s most cherished vocal ensembles, The Kingdom Choir, performs a special, one-off Christmas concert at Cadogan Hall this December.

This festive event features the internationally acclaimed choir performing beloved Christmas classics with their signature flair, promising an evening of joyous celebration that will have audiences clapping, stomping and dancing to usher in the holiday season.

The Kingdom Choir

The City of London Choir returns to Cadogan Hall with its popular and much-loved Christmas concert, conducted by Daniel Hyde.

The Choir is joined by the fabulous brass and percussion players of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra for an exhilarating programme of carols and seasonal music heralding the festive season.

Featuring Sir John Rutter’s Gloria as well as several of his best-loved carols, the concert marks the legendary composer’s 80th birthday. The programme also includes traditional arrangements of carols and contemporary classics, with plenty of audience participation – perfect for all the family.

Christmas Fanfare!

Join the Choir with No Name – a vibrant choir made up of people affected by homelessness – for their much-loved Big Christmas Singalong. Expect joyful renditions of all your festive favourites, plus a chance to join in and soak up the seasonal spirit.

This year, they’re joined by the dazzling Sing Space Musical Theatre Choir, bringing a sprinkling of West End magic to Cadogan Hall.

All proceeds from the night go to support The Choir with No Name’s life-changing work.

The Choir with No Name’s Big Christmas Singalong

A true musical legend, Ralph performs classics from his illustrious six-decade career, armed simply with his songs, his guitar, and his stories.

The unassuming singer-songwriter is a prolific touring and recording artist with a skill for illuminating the present through his strong connection to a shared, storied past. McTell has always forged his own artistic path. His work is a harmonious juxtaposition of melodies and words of a quintessentially British and Irish focus, played in a style inspired by his love of the great Delta blues players of the American South. Ralph’s occasional dazzling and dextrous guitar instrumentals display a lesser-known side of his repertoire.

Ralph McTell

The Queens of Lover’s Rock perform their annual Christmas concert.

Janet Kay is best known for the Dennis Bovell-produced single ‘Silly Games’ which went to No. 1 in the UK charts at the start of 1979. She’s had many other underground hits including ‘Loving You’, ‘That’s What Friends Are For’, ‘I Do Love You’ and more. She has worked with Fatboy Slim, Jackie Mittoo, Aswad, Sly & Robbie, and more during her career.

Carroll Thompson first found fame with the reggae smash ‘I’m So Sorry’ and followed this up with more classics such as ‘Hopelessly In Love’, ‘Make It With You’, ‘Love Won’t Let Us Wait’, ‘I’m Still Waiting’ and more. She was the lead vocalist and founding member of 1980’s Jazz-Funk group Floy Joy. She has worked with Sugar Minott, Trevor Walters, Courtney Pine, Chaka Khan, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Natalie Cole, Maxi Priest, Billy Ocean, Aswad, and Mad Professor.

Janet Kay & Carroll Thompson

Direct from the West End, the original London cast returns to Cadogan Hall in its 23rd year of touring!

Back by popular demand and following sell-out performances across the globe, The Definitive Rat Pack brings you an evening of festive classics, including ‘White Christmas’, ‘Baby It’s Cold Outside’, ‘The Christmas Song’ and ‘Let It Snow’, plus all-time favourites including ‘Mack the Knife’, ‘That’s Amore’, ‘Mr Bojangles’ and ‘New York, New York’. What better way to get into the festive spirit!

The Rat Pack at Christmas

The annual West End Does: Christmas concerts are a spectacular festive event not to be missed: a fantastic mix of traditional and contemporary Christmas carols and songs sung by an exciting cast of West End stars (to be announced soon).

Our stars will be joined by two choirs, dancers and a special guest host! So don’t miss out on an extraordinary concert that guarantees to get you in the festive spirit!

West End Does: Christmas at Cadogan

Join The Bach Choir and special guests, London City Brass, for a magical evening of Christmas carols conducted by David Hill.

Each year, the Choir treats Cadogan audiences to the perfect selection of carols, both traditional and new, including the winning entry in the annual Sir David Willcocks Carol Competition which supports and encourages composers of all ages.

Carols at Cadogan

Join eleven of the world’s leading musicians for an evening of achingly beautiful Romantic masterpieces.

Schubert’s sublime String Quintet in C – with its famous haunting Adagio – showcases the composer at his most inspired, while Strauss’ gorgeous Sextet from Capriccio is a love letter to music itself. His final opera follows a composer and a poet each vying for the love of a Countess, with the opening sextet imagined as a work written by the composer Flamand for his beloved.

Transfigured Night

Experience the magic of Christmas with one of the world’s finest choral ensembles. Harry Christophers and The Sixteen return to Cadogan Hall for their highly anticipated annual yuletide concert. From medieval melodies to modern compositions, this musical journey celebrates the heart of Christmas – a humble birth surrounded by heavenly song.

It isn’t Christmas at Cadogan Hall without The Sixteen’s extraordinary, atmospheric seasonal celebration and we look forward to welcoming all ages for an unforgettable evening of beauty and joy.

The Sixteen

Every year the Macmillan Christmas Carol Concert brings together some of the finest musicians and performers for one amazing night of celebration and this year is no exception!

The Macmillan Carol Concert

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