Who doesn’t love a good Christmas carol? If you’ve got a song in your heart there are plenty of opportunities to let it out this holiday, starting with Music at Oxford’s Christmas concerts at Christ Church Cathedral (Wed 18th and Fri 20th). The stunning setting and acoustics of the cathedral are the perfect venue to admire the tones of the Cathedral Choir, and to raise your own voice for audience carols - new director Peter Hilder will be on hand to make sure everything works in harmony. Book fast as this is a very popular Christmas event and a sure fire sellout.
You’ll find a similarly gorgeous backdrop to your music-making in the Sheldonian, where the Oxford Bach Choir will be hosting their annual Carols for All service. Orchestrated with singers and musicians from the Oxfordshire County Music Service, and conducted by Benjamin Nicholas, the repertoire for this year is a warming blend of timeless and traditional with the rare and unique, with everyone welcome to join the chorus.
Music at Oxford: Christmas at Christ Church: Wed 18th & Fri 20th Dec, 8pm, £8-46
Carols for All: Sheldonian Theatre, Sat 21st Dec, 7.30pm, £12-20
Welcome to Daily Info’s 2024 Advent Calendar – 24 days of events to celebrate the festive period and get ready to ring in the New Year!
This year's calendar offers a mix of Christmas activities - pantos, comedy shows, carol concerts etc, taking in traditions in Oxford and the wider area, as well as free diversions in December and some of the best happenings to book ahead for in 2025.
