Come and have a go at our “Craft of the Day” and enjoy the beauty, the space and the peace of the Minster.
All welcome!

FEATURING: Sing For Fun Choir | Avenue | Glee Choir | Newtown Primary School & Soloist Derry Pope

THIS CONCERT IS RAISING MONEY FOR OUR CHRISTMAS APPEAL TO PROVIDE LIFE-CHANGING EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES FOR OUR ELDERLY CARE WARDS

Ticket (11+): £10.00
Children: 3 -10: £5.00

Join PACT for a fun-filled, family-friendly afternoon of music, performances and Christmas reflections to celebrate and raise money for PACT’s life-changing work with women, children, families and the local community.

Saturday 6th December 2025, Reading Minster. Refreshments and Christmas games from 3pm with the carols starting at 4pm-5.30pm. There are a range of tickets available, including £3 tickets for children, £12 tickets for adults and various family options! All proceeds will go towards PACT’s work supporting children, families and our local community.

Join us for carols and cheer at the Smart Works Reading Carol Concert - a heart-warming event to celebrate the festive season.

Reading Minster will play host to an evening of carols and holiday cheer. Get into the spirit of the season with our talented performers including the Reading Community Gospel Choir and Reading & Henley Rock Choir, sing along to your favourite carols and enjoy readings from our special guests. It's the perfect way to kick off the festive season with friends and family.

100% of proceeds will go directly to Smart Works Reading, a local charity which supports unemployed women to get the clothing, coaching and confidence they need to get the job and transform their lives.

Buy your ticket now so you don't miss out on this magical event.

Tickets: adult - £12.50 / children over 5 - £6 (under 5 are free) / family ticket (two adults and two children) - £30

Sign up below to get priority access to early bird tickets before they go on general sale:

https://www.thechristmasorchestra.co.uk/2025

The Christmas Orchestra is back! After a wonderful run of sold out shows in 2024 we are excited to announce our 2025 tour dates and locations. Get ready to discover the magic of the festive season with our unique concert experience.

On 13th December our tour makes a special stop at Reading Minster in Reading, bringing the festive spirit right to your doorstep.

Take a look at some of the highlights from our 2024 shows on our YouTube channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/@TheChristmasOrchestraTour

Celebrate this special time of year with us in Reading Minster and create memories together that will last a lifetime! ✨

General Info:
📅Date - 13/12/25
📍Location - Reading
🏛️Venue - Reading Minster
🕥Times -
⏰ Early Concert: 18:00
Doors open: 17:15
Show starts: 18:00
Show ends: 19:15

⏰ Late Concert: 20:30
Doors open: 19:45
Show starts: 20:30
Show ends: 21:45

🎻 🎶 The Show 🎶 🎻
The concert is performed live by a 16 piece chamber orchestra supported with full sound production and lighting show. Experience uplifting nostalgia with compositions from your favourite Christmas films, as well as popular sing-along classics to ignite your festive spirit, including:
Home Alone
Love Actually
Muppet Christmas Carol
The Nutcracker
Polar Express
Harry Potter
Bridget Jones Diary
Elf

The Christmas Orchestra promises a magical and energising festive journey, capturing the essence of Christmas, perfect for igniting your holiday spirit.

Disclaimer: The Christmas Orchestra and its events are not affiliated with the films and composers listed. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Join Trinity Concert Band for a magical, family-friendly Christmas concert featuring festive favourites including music from The Nutcracker, Frozen, The Polar Express, Walking in the Air, O Magnum Mysterium, and the enchanting Night Before Christmas. Children are warmly invited to join in with Jingle Bells.

This concert is perfect for families, music lovers, and anyone wanting to enjoy a joyful start to the festive season.

Ticket Prices:
Adults: £15
Children under 16: FREE
Newcomers: FREE (Newcomers’ Scheme – see Trinity Concert Band website for details)

An All Age service telling the story of Jesus’ birth with woolly characters!

All welcome.

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Time to chat, to puzzle or play a game … or do some mindful colouring.

Or just enjoy the peace of the Minster with a coffee or tea.

All welcome!

Magical music, festive frolics, sparkles and spices, oh my! Grab your family, harness up your fastest reindeer and meet us at a Bach to Baby concert for the perfect prelude to the holiday season!

Bach to Baby is the acclaimed concert series for the whole family to enjoy together. Featuring outstanding musicians and exhilarating performances in inspiring venues right on your doorstep. Programme for this concert date will be announced shortly.

Doors open 30 minutes before the concert starts
The concert lasts around 45 minutes

For the seventh year in a row, the sensational Reading Community Gospel Choir returns, set for another sell-out event! Joined again by a live band, they’ll fill the night with soulful gospel renditions of your favourite Christmas carols, including highlights from Handel’s Soulful Messiah.

*Note the new ticket choices
**Tickets are non-refundable

CHRISTMAS AT THE MINSTER

With Two Choirs, a Brass Quintet and Audience Carols!

Featuring: Occasions Singers, Reading Male Voice Choir & Guests
- all in aid of Reading Minster’s Outreach Project

Suitable for all ages - Tickets £7.50 (U:16 Free)

Sleigh bells ring, the stage is set - a jolly concert you won't forget.
So don your glitter, grab your crew - Bach to Baby's got a treat for you!

Our Christmas concerts are a festive feast of music and sing-along carols - featuring seasonal favourites, jazzy twists and surprises. Programmes vary by location and will be announced soon, but every concert sparkles with magic - so book early, they sell out fast!

Whether rocking a baby, shepherding tots, or gathering the whole family tree, eveyone's welcome.
Doors open 30 minutes before the concert starts
The concert lasts around 45 minutes