The Book Trade Charity Christmas Carol Service – Hosted by SPCK Group

Join the UK’s publishing community for a joyful Christmas Carol Service hosted by SPCK Group. Enjoy festive music, readings, and mince pies.
About this Event

🎄 The Book Trade Charity Christmas Carol Service – Hosted by SPCK Group 🎄

Join leading UK publishers for a joyful evening of carols, readings, and festive cheer — all in support of The Book Trade Charity.


📚 Presented by: SPCK Group
In partnership with: Hachette, DK, and MacMillan


📅 Date: Tuesday 15th December 2026
🕕 Time: 6:30 PM (doors open 6pm)

📍 Location:

• Carol Service: St Bride's Church, Fleet St, London EC4Y 8AU
• Refreshments: St Bride Foundation, 14 Bride Lane, Fleet Street, EC4Y 8EQ

♿ Accessibility:

• St Bride's Church is largely step free and very accessible - more information here.
• Accessibility details for St Bride's Foundation available here.

Come together with colleagues and friends from across the publishing world to celebrate the hope, imagination, and light that books bring — even in challenging times.

Enjoy a beautiful candlelit carol service followed by mulled wine and mince pies, and a chance to reconnect with others from across the industry in a warm and welcoming setting.

All proceeds will support The Book Trade Charity, helping those in the book trade facing financial hardship or personal crisis.

✨ Celebrate the spirit of Christmas and the power of books... together.
Reserve your place today and be part of this special evening of music, readings, and Christmas hope.

🎟️ Ticket Information:

• Free Admission – all welcome
• Optional Donation – contributions will go directly to The Book Trade Charity
  📖 Books will be available on the night in exchange for donations — take home a festive read while supporting a great cause!