Sestina Music
Carols at Christmas
The Old and the New
Our hugely popular Carols at Christmas concerts are back!
A programme of festive favourites and lesser-known gems, performed by a line-up of the finest a cappella voices — the perfect way to welcome the festive season. This year, we celebrate the historic legacy of Irish carols, from the Kilmore Carols, Celtic chant, and traditional Irish folk tunes to new works and arrangements by some of Ireland’s leading contemporary composers.
The programme also features the premiere of the prize-winning carol from our inaugural Allport Award for New Music.
A programme of festive favourites and lesser-known gems, performed by a line-up of the finest a cappella voices — the perfect way to welcome the festive season. This year, we celebrate the historic legacy of Irish carols, from the Kilmore Carols, Celtic chant, and traditional Irish folk tunes to new works and arrangements by some of Ireland’s leading contemporary composers.
The programme also features the premiere of the prize-winning carol from our inaugural Allport Award for New Music.
Wed, 17 December 2025
Christ Church, Derry-Londonderry 
7:00pm
£20 (conc. available)
Full Event Details
Our hugely popular Carols at Christmas concerts are back!
A programme of festive favourites and lesser-known gems, performed by a line-up of the finest a cappella voices — the perfect way to welcome the festive season. This year, we celebrate the historic legacy of Irish carols, from the Kilmore Carols, Celtic chant, and traditional Irish folk tunes to new works and arrangements by some of Ireland’s leading contemporary composers.
The programme also features the premiere of the prize-winning carol from our inaugural Allport Award for New Music.
Venue Details & Map
Location
Christ Church, Derry-Londonderry
Infirmary Road, Londonderry BT48 7DE
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