Carols by Candlelight Concerts 2024
Schedule
Thu Dec 19 2024 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm
UTC+00:00Location
Wells Cathedral | Wells, EN
About this Event
Experience the enchanting and highly-acclaimed ‘Carols by Candlelight’ Concerts this Christmas at Wells Cathedral with three captivating performances on Thursday19, Friday 20, and Saturday 21 December. Immerse yourself in a world of choral classics sung by the renowned Wells Cathedral Choir. Let their angelic voices, accompanied by festive readings and poetry from a special guest, transport you to a realm of beauty and joy.
As night falls, witness the Cathedral aglow with over 3,000 twinkling candles, creating a timeless and sacred atmosphere that embraces the true spirit of the season. Don’t miss this opportunity to share in this treasured tradition, where the power of music, spoken word and candlelight unite to create an unforgettable celebration of Christmas within the awe-inspiring walls of Wells Cathedral.
Proceeds from these concerts will go to support the charitable work of the Cathedral.
Click here for tickets to the concert on Friday 20 December
Click here for tickets tothe concert on Saturday 21 December
Seating
Seating in the side aisles (brown and white tickets) is un-allocated and will be issued on a first come, first served basis on the night. We advise guests arrive early for these seats.
The seating map provided on Eventbrite is intended as a general guide for reference purposes and may not be fully reflective of the actual seating arrangements.
Please note that guests are not permitted to stand in the aisles as these must be kept clear for emergency access.
Accessibility
Wells Cathedral is a wheelchair accessible venue, and accessible seating and wheelchair spaces are available. Complimentary carer tickets are available upon request to [email protected].
Dedicate a Candle
Dedicate a candle to a loved one this Christmas, and add to the light of thousands of others at the Carols by Candlelight Concerts. Your message will be written around the base of one of the candles that will be lit each night. You can also choose to have your message printed in the programme as a keepsake.
Pre-Candlelight Dinner - £19.00 per head
As last year, there is the option to pre-book a delicious, two course, pre-concert meal at 5pm in the Cathedral café, The Loft.
Main course:
1) Local sausages with creamy mashed potato and cider gravy
2) Homemade salmon and dill quiche with warm new potatoes and garnish
3 ) Ratatouille stuffed jacket potato with grated mozzarella (optional for vegans) (V,GF)
Dessert:
1) Viennese mince pie with clotted cream
2) Homemade brownie with clotted cream (GF)
T ea and Coffee complementary; bar with soft and alocoholic drinks available.
A link to menu selection will be emailed upon receipt of a dinner order.
Refundable tickets: insurance terms and conditions
- Insurance covers tickets purchased via the Wells Cathedral Eventbrite portal.
- The Beneficiary is the owner of an insured ticket. Refunds can only be issued via the original payment method.
- The insurance cover begins at the time the ticket is purchased and ends at the beginning of the event.
- Insurance can only be purchased simultaneously with tickets. Later purchase is not possible.
- If insurance is only purchased on some of the ticket holder’s tickets, only these tickets will be covered by the insurance.
- Refunds can be issued to the ticket holder if they are unable or no longer wish to attend for any reason.
- The refund will include the ticket value with the value of the insurance premium.
- To receive a refund, the ticket holder must provide the original order number and the original confirmation email.
- When the refund has been issued, tickets will immediately be made available for general re-sale and may not be available for re-purchase by the beneficiary.
Tickets purchased without insurance are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled or rescheduled by the Cathedral.
Candle Dedications and Pre-Candlelight Dinners are non-transferrable and non-refundable.
Where is it happening?
Wells Cathedral, Cathedral Green, Wells, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 2.00 to GBP 56.00