The Best Christmas Carol Concerts and Services in London 2024

O come all ye faithful! Get into the festive spirit the traditional way with a Christmas carol concert - and sing along!

A professional choir of carol singers is led by the conductor in a grand and beautiful church
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From big-hitters in hallowed and beautiful places to more intimate events in smaller spaces, throughout December you’ll no doubt hear the singing of carols wherever you go, but this is our list of the best Christmas carol concerts in London this year:

Advent & Christmas Services at Westminster Abbey - from 1st December

With a Christmas tree partially blocking the view on the right of the image, we see four singers of the Abbey Choir at Westminster Abbey in their white robes with red vestments, singig and holding hymn sheets
Westminster-Abbey.org

Westminster Abbey 1 Dec 2024 to 25 Dec 2024

Step inside the glorious Westminster Abbey FOR FREE for these special Christmas services, with anthems and carols sung by the Abbey Choir


Carols for Christmas at St Martin-in-the-Fields - from 1st December

Carol singers in the stage are of St Martin-in-the-Fields church in Trafalgar Square
StMartin-in-the-Fields.org

St Martin-in-the-Fields 1 Dec 2024 to 24 Dec 2024

The community of St Martin-in-the-Fields present you with lots of different FREE occasions to hear carols this Christmas with a Christian community in the very heart of London


Carol Singing in Cecil Court - 4th December

A cartoon depiction of carol singers singing under the light of a gas lamp in Cecil Court on a snowy night
CecilCourt.co.uk

Cecil Court 4 Dec 2024 to 4 Dec 2024

Join Hesperos Choir in Charing Cross Road’s charming Cecil Court for an evening of carol singing, with mince pies and mulled wine to share


Christmas by Candlelight at St Cyprian’s, Marylebone - 7th December

A choir master in a blue dress conducts several singers from Hesperos Choir singing in front of the organ in a beautiful church.
HesperosChoir.com

St Cyprian’s 7 Dec 2024 to 7 Dec 2024

An intimate evening with Hesperos Choir, accompanied by talented folk musicians, performing classical Christmas songs as well as some of your favourite carols


Sinfonia Smith Square Christmas Festival - from 9th December

Sinfonia Smith Square 9 Dec 2024 to 23 Dec 2024

Sinfonia Smith Square presents a thrilling Christmas Festival programme at their iconic central London venue.


Christmas with the Royal Choral Society at the Royal Albert Hall - 9th December

Looking down at the Royal Choral Society performing at The Royal Albert Hall. A sign made up of Christmas lights behind them reads: Christmas at the Royal Albert Hall
AYoungishPerspective.co.uk

The Royal Albert Hall 9 Dec 2024 to 9 Dec 2024

Join the Royal Choral Society in the grandest of venues for a concert of festive songs, carols old and new and, of course, traditional favourites for you to join in with!


Christmas Carol Service at St Paul’s Cathedral - 12th December

Christmas carol service at St Paul’s Cathedral in London

St Paul’s Cathedral 12 Dec 2024 to 12 Dec 2024

Enter the ballot for a chance to be there at the amazing Christmas carol service at St Paul’s Cathedral, with the Cathedral Choir and the London Sinfonia Orchestra - truly an enchanting experience!


Carol Services at All Souls', Langham Place - from 12th December

All Souls C of E Church, Fitzrovia 12 Dec 2024 to 24 Dec 2024

10 opportunities to sing Christmas carols in the congregation of All Souls', a thriving Christian community in the heart of London with a fantastic choir


Carols by Candlelight at Union Chapel - 22nd December

Hundreds of carol singers holding candles illuminate Union Chapel in Islington for its Carols by Candlelight concert
UnionChapel.org.uk

Union Chapel 22 Dec 2024 to 22 Dec 2024

The stunning Union Chapel in Islington will once again be illuminated by the candlelight of hundreds of carol singers - and it’s absolutely free!


Carols for All at St James’s Church, Piccadilly - 22nd December

The congregation at St James Church in Piccadilly sing carols by candlelight
SJP.org.uk

St James’s Church 22 Dec 2024 to 22 Dec 2024

A superb lunchtime carol concert, with support from St James’s Singing Scholars and top class trumpeters, with traditional carols and contemporary pop classics