Sat 5 Dec
Date: Saturday 5 December 2026
Time: 7:30 PM–approximately 10:00 PM, with interval
Venue: Guildford Cathedral, Stag Hill, Guildford, Surrey GU2 7UP
Band A Premium : £35 (+ £0.90 Booking Fee)
Band B Front of Nave : £30 (+ £0.90 Booking Fee)
Band C Mid Nave: £25 (+ £0.90 Booking Fee)
Band D Rear of Nave : £15 (+ £0.90 Booking Fee)
Disabled Seating : £15 (+ £0.90 Booking Fee)
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Guildford Cathedral, Stag Hill, Guildford GU2 7UP
Carols by Candlelight
Experience Christmas by candlelight with Guildford Cathedral Choir, festive readings and much-loved carols in the soaring Cathedral.
At the heart of the programme is Benjamin Britten's A Ceremony of Carols, performed by treble voices with acclaimed harpist Suzy Willison-Kawalec.
Cathedral acoustics, candlelight and the voices of the choir create a distinctive evening of music, reflection and festive atmosphere.
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About A Ceremony of Carols
Written in 1942, Britten's masterpiece blends traditional carols and liturgical texts, moving from intimate stillness to joyful energy.
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About the Performers
Guildford Cathedral Choir
Boy and girl choristers and lay clerks, directed by Acting Director of Music Asher Oliver, continue a tradition of musical excellence dating from 1961.
Suzy Willison-Kawalec
An accomplished chamber and solo harpist whose expressive playing complements Britten's work.
What to Expect
• A candlelit cathedral setting
• Britten's A Ceremony of Carols, festive carols and readings
• Guildford Cathedral Choir with harpist Suzy Willison-Kawalec
Suitable for all ages...
