Southwark Cathedral Christmas carols return once again with a host of festive concerts that are sure to keep Londoners entertained throughout December. Get in the Christmas spirit with singing, readings, music and more all from the stunning setting of Southwark Cathedral.

Christmas at Southwark Catherdral
This time of year is one of remembrance and celebration and there’s no better way to do it than by joining in with all the fun that the Southwark Cathedral Christmas carols deliver every year. A genuine annual highlight, these carol concerts draw a large number of singers, visitors and luminaries and are always some of the best to take place in London.

Carols for all
The carols take place from the end of November and into December so there should be plenty of scope for those who are busy, or of course for those who want to go more than once. There are also a couple of extra special concerts that will see the lighting of the Christmas Tree and a one off lunch time sing in for commuters.

Christmas Day 2008
For those looking to celebrate Christmas on the big day, the 25th December will see a Christmas Day concert that’s open to the public and free of charge, with readings from the Dean of the cathedral himself. So if you fancy celebrating Christmas with some of London’s best carol concerts the Southwark Cathedral Christmas carols are a very good bet indeed.

Southwark Cathedral Christmas Carols
All carol concerts are free and open to the public unless otherwise stated

6.30pm Sunday 30th November
The candlelit Advent Procession begins the carol season as the cathedral marks the beginning of the new Christian year and set out its preparations for Christmas.

5.30pm Wednesday 3rd December
The Saint Nicholas Day service sees the lighting of the Southwark Cathedral Christmas tree, plenty of carols and mulled wine and mince pies for all. Music will also come from the Dixie Ticklers jazz ensemble.

7pm Friday 5th December
Tonight will see Southwark Cathedral dedicate a night to the Bach Christmas Oratorio, with wonderful Baroque music from the Nonsuch Singers. Tickets are £10.00-£20.00 on the door.

7pm, Wednesday 10th December
Boris Johnson will host the 10th December Christmas Carol service at Southwark Cathedral. The mayor will be joined by special guests including Lord Sebastian Coe, who will give readings. Music will be supplied by the Southwark Cathedral Singers and the Tribe of Judah Gospel Choir.

21.45pm Wednesday 17th December
Take a break from your usual office lunch break for the Southwark Cathedral Sing In this lunchtime. The Dean will be MCing the event, with members of the congregation taking readings and singing solo.

7.30pm Friday 19th December
The Southwark Cathedral Choir Concert features songs from the cathedral boys choir and the Lay Clerks in this annual concert. The evening is a delightfully Christmassy affair and is also a fundraiser for the Choir fund. If you would like to book tickets, phone 020 7367 6700 or 020 7367 6717 for more information.

6.30pm Sunday 21st December
The Southwark Cathedral Carol Service sees the girl and boy choiristers and Lay Clerks sing the traditional Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols in the candlelit cathedral.

6.30pm Tuesday 23rd December
The 23rd of December will see another beautiful candlelit carol service within the cathedral.

4pm Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve will see Southwark Cathedral celebrate the Building of the Crib with a special commemorative service. Specially for children and their guardians, the event follows the Nativity Story with readings and carols.

11.30pm Christmas Eve
The Midnight Eucharist on Christmas Eve will see the congregation welcome in Christmas Day with proceedings being headed by The Bishop of Southwark.

9am and 11am Christmas Day
Christmas Day will see the Holy Communion at 9am with the Sung Eucharist being celebrated at 11am. Join members of the church to enjoy the big day itself with proceedings lead by the Dean of the cathedral.

Southwark Cathedral Christmas carols take place from the end of November and throughout December 2008 at Southwark Cathedral.

Southwark Cathedral Official Site

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