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Carol Concerts in Birmingham

Birmingham knows how to celebrate Christmas in style! From world-class orchestras to intimate candlelit concerts, the city offers an incredible variety of carol concerts and festive music events. Get ready to sing your heart out and feel the Christmas spirit in England's second city!

Carol Concerts in Birmingham 2025


Sing Carols with the City Organist and Lichfield Cathedral Choir

Monday 8th December, 1pm

Spend a joyous hour singing carols with the superb Lichfield Cathedral Choir and Birmingham City Organist Thomas Trotter. Expect a selection of all-time favourites to sing along with, as well as a sprinkling of solo carols performed by the choir. Genial host Jeremy Nicholas will introduce the concert and ensure you leave filled with the spirit of Christmas.

Price: Tickets £8.50

Location: Symphony Hall, Birmingham

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Disney's The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert

Monday 8th December, 7pm

Disney's The Muppet Christmas Carol will be presented live in concert featuring a screening of the complete film with its musical score performed live by orchestra! Watch Kermit the Frog as Bob Cratchit, Miss Piggy as Emily Cratchit, Fozzie Bear as Fozziwig, and Robin the Frog as Tiny Tim, all while a live orchestra brings the beloved score to life. This special holiday event is fun for the whole family!

Price: Tickets £36.50 to £70

Location: Symphony Hall, Birmingham

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Candlelight: Christmas Classics at Birmingham Cathedral

Multiple dates throughout December

Birmingham Cathedral is hosting a full programme of worship, music and events as we celebrate the birth of Jesus in this festive season. We warmly welcome regular worshippers and new visitors alike to our Advent and Christmas services and activities to share the joy of Christmas!

Carol concerts include a Children's Carol Service, Advent Carols, and Christmas Market Carols

Price: Tickets from approximately £20

Location: Birmingham Cathedral

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A Christmas Carol with Anton Lesser

Monday 15th December, 7:30pm

Anton Lesser stars in this candlelit one-man show of Charles Dickens' Christmas classic, combining unforgettable storytelling with captivating music from Orchestra of the Swan. A magical evening that brings Dickens' beloved tale to life in Birmingham Town Hall's atmospheric setting.

Price: £44

Location: Birmingham Town Hall, Victoria Square

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Choral Christmas with CBSO

Thursday 18th December, 7:30pm

Stephen Mangan kicks off the festive season and presents a spectacular festive concert at Symphony Hall! You'll hear your favourite Christmas carols performed by the full City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and their whole family of choirs. Expect carols, festive tunes and plenty of Christmas cheer – you'll even get the chance to join in! The programme includes Ding Dong Merrily on High, Good King Wenceslas, O Come All Ye Faithful, In the Bleak Midwinter, Hark the Herald, Sussex Carol, Sleigh Ride and Feliz Navidad.

Price: Tickets £26 to £62

Location: Symphony Hall, Birmingham

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