A Celebration of Christmas at Reading Minster
As Christmas approaches, few experiences capture the warmth and wonder of the season like an evening of festive music in the soft glow of candlelight. This year, join us at Reading Minster for a truly special occasion — The Favourite Christmas Concert — a joyful celebration filled with music, community spirit, and the timeless magic of Christmas.
Set within the historic and atmospheric surroundings of Reading Minster, this concert promises to be a highlight of the festive season. Taking place on the last Saturday before Christmas, the 20 December at 5pm. It offers the perfect opportunity to gather family and friends for a heartwarming evening that ushers in Christmas week in style.
The concert will feature performances by two outstanding choirs — The Occasions Singers and the Reading Male Voice Choir — alongside the talented brass ensemble Quintessential. Together, they will fill the Minster with a rich blend of voices and instruments, creating a soundscape that moves effortlessly from the gently reflective to the gloriously jubilant.
Expect a programme brimming with familiar melodies, traditional carols, and beloved Christmas favourites. There will be opportunities for the audience to join in and sing along to some of the most cherished carols of the season — an invitation that makes the evening as participatory as it is uplifting. Whether you’re a confident singer or simply enjoy humming along, the shared experience of voices raised together in song is sure to stir the Christmas spirit in everyone.
The concert will last for around an hour, making it an ideal outing for all ages — a festive event that the whole family can enjoy. Between the warmth of the music, and the beauty of the setting, it’s an occasion designed to leave lasting memories. To complete the evening, festive refreshments will be served, providing a perfect moment to relax, mingle, and savour the season’s delights.
More than just a concert, this is a community celebration — a moment to pause amid the busy rush of December and rediscover the simple joys that Christmas brings: togetherness, harmony, and hope. The ancient stone walls of Reading Minster will resonate with the sounds of brass and song, creating an atmosphere that feels both intimate and grand, reverent yet joyfully alive.
The Favourite Christmas Concert at Reading Minster is more than an event — it’s a cherished tradition in the making, one that will set the tone for a truly special Christmas.
