Description
Looking for the best things to do with kids in Bloomsbury? Christmas by Candlelight at 235 Shaftesbury Avenue is a seasonal classical music and carol concert series hosted inside the historic Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church.
Standard ticket prices start from £28.00, with discounted concession rates available for children, students, and seniors. This family-friendly event features live performances by acclaimed ensembles such as the Belmont Ensemble, English Chamber Choir, and Covent Garden Carollers, all bathed in the warm, festive glow of hundreds of candles.
If you are looking for the best place for a day out with family and kids to experience holiday music traditions in a stunning West End setting, this candlelit concert series delivers an unforgettable seasonal experience.
Features
- Paid
- Host birthday parties: Yes
Features
What makes Christmas by Candlelight unique?
- A historic 19th-century church setting in the heart of London's West End featuring striking neo-Italianate architecture.
- Hundreds of flickering candles creating a warm, magical atmosphere that fills the grand auditorium with festive charm.
- World-class classical musicians and choirs performing timeless seasonal favorites, carol sing-alongs, and festive masterpieces.
- Family-oriented holiday programming including narrative storytelling adaptations like A Dickensian Christmas.
Top 5 Highlights
- How magical is the candlelit ambience inside the church? Entering the historic sanctuary illuminated entirely by glowing candlelight immediately sets a peaceful, wondrous holiday mood for visitors of all ages.
- What makes the Belmont Ensemble performances special? Listening to masterful renditions of Vivaldi's The Four Seasons and Corelli's Christmas Concerto provides a brilliant introduction to classical music for older children.
- Why do families enjoy the audience carol-singing sessions? Joining in with the Belmont Voices and Trafalgar Singers on classic Christmas carols lets children actively participate in the music-making.
- What is unique about the Dickensian Christmas concert? Combining classic choral carols with live readings from Charles Dickens's timeless A Christmas Carol brings a beloved literary classic to life.
- How do guest choir performances enhance the evening? The powerful vocal harmonies of the English Chamber Choir fill the venue's renowned acoustic space with an uplifting festive spirit.
0.18 miles
