London: Moonlight Sonata at Christmas

at Moonlight Sonata at Christmas
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Book Moonlight Sonata at Christmas tickets & experience Beethoven by candlelight in London

  • Hear Beethoven's world-famous Moonlight Sonata performed live in the heart of London
  • Experience a post-Christmas piano recital surrounded by the warm glow of candlelight
  • See acclaimed concert pianist Daniel Grimwood perform live at St Mary Le Strand
  • Hear masterpieces by Beethoven, Chopin, Clara Schumann and Liszt
  • Enjoy everything from Chopin's beautiful Nocturne in D-flat Major to Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2
  • Take your seat inside the beautiful and historic St Mary Le Strand

Experience Moonlight Sonata at Christmas by candlelight at St Mary Le Strand

  • Date: Monday 28th December 2026
  • Doors Open: 30 minutes prior to showtime
  • Performance Time: 8pm - 9pm
  • Duration: 1 hour
  • Venue: St Mary Le Strand Church, The Strand, London WC2R 1ES

Moonlight Sonata at Christmas by Candlelight Programme:

  • Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata
  • Chopin: Nocturne in D-flat Major, Op. 27 No. 2
  • Clara Schumann: Variations on a Theme by Robert Schumann, Op. 20
  • Liszt: Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 in C-sharp minor

Performed by:

  • Daniel Grimwood (piano)

World-class piano music performed live this Christmas at St Mary Le Strand

Step into the candlelight as acclaimed concert pianist Daniel Grimwood brings a programme of piano masterpieces to St Mary Le Strand for a special post-Christmas recital.

Beethoven's iconic Moonlight Sonata sits at the heart of the evening, alongside the lyrical beauty of Chopin's Nocturne in D-flat Major and Clara Schumann's expressive Variations on a Theme by Robert Schumann.

The recital finishes with Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2, bringing colour, virtuosity and plenty of piano fireworks to the final moments of the programme.

Whether Beethoven is already firmly on your playlist or you want to swap the post-Christmas rush for an hour of live classical music, this candlelit recital brings four brilliant works together inside historic St Mary Le Strand.

Book Moonlight Sonata at Christmas 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 when planning your route. The immediate area around St Mary Le Strand is pedestrianised and the East Strand is permanently closed to traffic.
  • By train: Charing Cross is approximately a 10-minute walk away. Blackfriars and Waterloo are both around 13 minutes away on foot.
  • By Tube: Temple is the nearest Underground station at approximately 250 metres or a 5-minute walk. Covent Garden is around 8 minutes away, while Charing Cross and Embankment are around 10 minutes away.
  • By bus: Numerous routes serve Strand and Aldwych, stopping approximately 100-200 metres from the church.
  • By foot: St Mary Le Strand sits in the pedestrianised piazza 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 Moonlight Sonata at Christmas wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Moonlight Sonata at Christmas is wheelchair accessible. 

What are the seating options for Moonlight Sonata at Christmas?

Choose from a range of ticket types and seating options when you book to watch Moonlight Sonata at Christmas.

  • 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 Moonlight Sonata at Christmas suitable for?

Moonlight Sonata at Christmas is suitable for all ages! Enjoy the perfect introduction to classical music. 

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