Family Carols
Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury · 16 December 2026
Image: Canterbury CathedralCanterbury Choral Society and its Youth Choir perform a festive programme of carols at Canterbury Cathedral on 16 December 2026, starting at 19:00. The concert is aimed at all the family and includes Away in a Manger, Once in Royal David's City, O Come, All Ye Faithful and O Little Town of Bethlehem. Booking is required, with tickets from £5 for children and £12 for adults, plus booking fees.
Highlights
- Carols performed by Canterbury Choral Society and its Youth Choir
- Includes Away in a Manger and O Come, All Ye Faithful
- Tickets from £5 for children, £12 for adults, plus booking fees
Getting there
Canterbury Cathedral, CT1 2EH
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