November

Wednesday 26 November, 7.00pm-8.15 p.m. and 9.30 p.m.–10.45 p.m.
The Christmas Orchestra
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Thursday 27 November, 7.30 p.m.–9.30 p.m.
G4 Christmas Tour
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Saturday 29 November, 7.30 p.m.–9.30 p.m.
London Concertante: Christmas at the Movies
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December

Tuesday 2 December, 7.30 p.m.–9.30 p.m.
Piccadilly Sinfonietta: Vivaldi Four Seasons
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Friday 5 December, 1.05 p.m.–1.45 p.m.
Primary Outreach Concert

Join us for this very special Festive Outreach Concert. Children from local primary schools will be joined by Wells Cathedral’s Junior Choristers to herald the Christmas season.
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Saturday 6 December, 1.00 p.m.–2.00 p.m. and 3.00 p.m.–4.00 p.m.
Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol – storytelling by Edgar Phillips
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Saturday 6 December, 7.00 p.m.–9.30 p.m.
Wells Cathedral Oratorio Society: Handel’s Messiah
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Wednesday 10 December, 11.00 a.m.–12.00 p.m.
Age UK Carol Service

Wednesday 10 December, 2.30 p.m.–3.45 p.m.
WI Carol Service

 

Thursday 11 December, 7.30 p.m.–8.15 p.m.
Organ Recital: Olivier Messiaen’s La Nativité du Seigneur

In what will be the final opportunity to hear the Cathedral’s Grand Organ in concert before its major refurbishment project starts in January 2026, Wells Cathedral’s Director of Music, Timothy Parsons, performs Messiaen’s epic cycle which celebrates aspects of the Christmas story.

Saturday 13 December, 1.00 p.m.–2.00 p.m. and 3.00 p.m.–4.00 p.m.
Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol – storytelling by Edgar Phillips
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Tuesday 16 December, 7.30 p.m.–9.30 p.m.
Opus Anglicanum: Medieval Carols
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Friday 19, Saturday 20, and Sunday 21 December, 7.00 p.m.–8.15 p.m.
Carols by Candlelight

Don’t miss Wells Cathedral’s most famous festive event! Sit back and enjoy the atmosphere of the Cathedral bathed in the light of 3,500 candles, as you listen to breath-taking Christmas music sung by Wells Cathedral Choir as well as seasonal readings.
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Saturday 20 December, 10.00 a.m.–11.00 a.m.
Song Squad Christmas Family Sing-Along

This Christmas, enjoy a fun, free, Christmas Family Sing-Along at Wells Cathedral! Wells Cathedral’s Song Squad choirs invite families to sign-up for this special festive event, which is particularly aimed at children aged 4-11. Pop on your Christmas jumper or some tinsel and enjoy singing fun Christmas songs and joyful carols, and free entry to the Cathedral! Children need to be accompanied by an adult throughout, and places should be reserved in advance via the link below.
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