Varsity Rooftop Carols
Head to The Varsity on 15 December for a Christmas show with a twist as the luxurious boutique hotel hosts a carol concert at its stunning rooftop garden. The event, which runs from 7pm, will feature an evening of choir and congregational carols against the beautiful backdrop of the Cambridge skyline , complete with festive drinks and mince pies.
Concerti for Christmas
Listen to a traditional yuletide concert featuring music by Bach and Telemann, performed by The Musical and Amicable Society in the beautiful setting of Great St Mary’s Church. Takes place 20 December, 7.30pm; tickets £5-£25.
Carols by Candlelight
Escape the city and sing carols by candlelight in Cambridge’s oldest building, the ancient and atmospheric Leper Chapel off Newmarket Road. This trip back in time will take place on 21 December, 6.30pm-8pm, and is free to attend. Carols will be led by the Rev Dr Roger Williams and Cottenham Brass Band, and there’ll be mince pies and mulled wine for all.
Hark the Herald
One of the most special Christmas concerts in the area (and you might just get a ticket for this one), Ely Cathedral’s Hark The Herald concert combines the soaring voices of the Cathedral Choirs and Ely Sinfonia with a truly breathtaking setting. Gather in the twinkling light of the Cathedral’s towering 30ft Christmas tree and sing your heart out to classics like O Come All Ye Faithful and Hark, The Herald Angels – we can’t think of a much better way to get in the mood for Christmas. The concert takes place 22 December, 7.30pm; tickets cost £7.50-£20. Add another £10 to include an interval drink and canapés in the Lady Chapel. Call the box office, collect in person or book online.
Carols at Kings
Listen to soaring carols performed by some of the finest choristers in the country at the spectacular King’s College Chapel – surely the highlight of Christmas in Cambridge. A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols is broadcast live on BBC Radio 4 at 3pm on Christmas Eve, though to be in with a chance of attending you’ll need to join the queue before 9am. In past years, singers have performed carols outside to warm up the crowds, and entry is free.
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