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!
By James Stokes | Updated Nov 21 2024
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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