St Mary le Strand: Christmas Classics by Candlelight

at Christmas Classics by Candlelight
London Available from Tue 22 Dec to Tue 22 Dec

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Book Christmas Classics by Candlelight tickets & experience festive favourites live this Christmas in London

  • Hear much-loved Christmas classics performed live in the heart of London
  • Experience a festive concert surrounded by the warm glow of candlelight
  • See the exceptional Piccadilly Sinfonietta perform live alongside special guests
  • Hear festive favourites including Winter Wonderland, O Holy Night and Let It Snow
  • Enjoy Walking in the Air from The Snowman and Tchaikovsky's Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy
  • Take your seat inside the beautiful and historic St Mary Le Strand

Experience Christmas Classics by Candlelight at St Mary Le Strand

  • Date: Tuesday 22nd December 2026
  • Doors Open: 30 minutes prior to showtime
  • Performance Time: 6pm - 7pm
  • Duration: 1 hour
  • Venue: St Mary Le Strand Church, The Strand, London WC2R 1ES
  • Please Note: There are no refunds unless the event is cancelled or rescheduled.

Christmas Classics by Candlelight Programme:

  • Felix Bernard: Winter Wonderland
  • Adolphe Adam: O Holy Night
  • Jule Styne: Let It Snow
  • Mel Tormé: The Christmas Song
  • Howard Blake: Walking in the Air from The Snowman
  • Tchaikovsky: Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy from The Nutcracker
  • Émile Waldteufel: The Skaters' Waltz

Performed by:

  • The Piccadilly Sinfonietta
  • Special guests

Christmas classics performed live by candlelight in the heart of London

Step into the candlelight as the Piccadilly Sinfonietta and special guests bring a packed programme of festive favourites to St Mary Le Strand just days before Christmas.

The concert moves from the snowy swing of Winter Wonderland and Let It Snow to O Holy Night and The Christmas Song, serving up plenty of familiar festive music in one hour.

There are orchestral Christmas favourites too. Hear Walking in the Air from The Snowman, Tchaikovsky's Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy from The Nutcracker and the elegant Skaters' Waltz performed live inside one of London's historic churches.

Founded in 2017 by concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith, the Piccadilly Sinfonietta performs more than 200 concerts each year and brings together a hand-picked selection of some of the UK's finest classical musicians.

Book Christmas Classics by Candlelight tickets at St Mary Le Strand today and have them delivered instantly via email.

Location

St Mary le Strand

The Strand,
London,
London,
WC2R 1ES
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How to find us

St Mary Le Strand is located on The Strand, London WC2R 1ES, in the pedestrianised Strand Aldwych area near Somerset House and King's College London.

  • By car: Use postcode WC2R 1ES for your sat nav. The church sits within the pedestrianised Strand Aldwych area and the East Strand is closed to traffic, so you cannot drive directly to the venue.
  • By train: Charing Cross is approximately a 10-minute walk away. Blackfriars and Waterloo are both around a 13-minute walk from the church.
  • By bus: Numerous London bus routes serve Strand and Aldwych, with stops approximately 100-200 metres from St Mary Le Strand.
  • By foot: St Mary Le Strand sits in the pedestrianised area at the eastern end of The Strand, close to Somerset House and King's College London's Strand campus.
Facilities
  • Wheelchair accessible
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Is Christmas Classics by Candlelight wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Christmas Classics by Candlelight is wheelchair accessible. 

What are the seating options for Christmas Classics by Candlelight?

Choose from a range of ticket types and seating options when you book to watch Christmas Classics by Candlelight.

  • Please note that the organisers operate an unreserved seating policy within each separate band.
  • Seats within each band (AA, A, B) are allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Seating Options:

  • Band AA: Sit as close to the stage as possible
  • Band A: Sit in the front section of the venue
  • Band B: Sit at the middle of the venue.
  • Band C: Sit at the rear of the venue. Please note: Band C may have restricted views due to pillars. 
What age is Christmas Classics by Candlelight suitable for?

Christmas Classics by Candlelight is suitable for all ages! Enjoy the perfect introduction to classical music. 

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