Christmas Carols
Get into the festive spirit this Christmas with one of the many musical carol concerts taking place in Camden.
We've rounded up where to go for a festive song throughout December, all over the borough.
From gospel choirs to family sing-alongs there are plenty of opportunities to warm up your vocals and join in with some old Christmas classics or just sit back and let the music take you away to your own winter wonderland.
The Christmas Cake Show
19 to 21 December, times vary
Take a large handful of your favourite Christmas songs, the best festive traditions and a big dollop of family fun. Mix well, make a wish and enjoy a full hour of Christmas entertainment.
For ages 3 to 103! £6 (£4 concessions)
Lauderdale House, Highgate Hill, Waterlow Park, N6 5HG
lauderdalehouse.co.uk
London Community Gospel Choir
Thursday 22 and Friday 23 December, 7pm
From humble beginnings in 1982 to performing at Wembley for the FA Cup final and guests of Blur and Spiritualised –the choir have grown to become a world-wide phenomenon. Listen to their stunning harmonies and enjoy a gospel Christmas.
From £20 in advance
Jazz Cafe, 5 Parkway, NW1 7PG
venues.meanfiddler.co/jazz-café
English Christmas Music
Friday 23 December, 7.30pm
Let the Orchestra of St John’s help to get you in the festive spirit as they perform various traditional Christmas carols.
Prices from £9.50 to £34.50
Hall one, Kings Place, 90 York Way, London, N1 9AG
kingsplace.co.uk
Highgate Pond Square Christmas Carols
15 December, 6.30 – 7.30pm
Carol concert in Pond Square (Highgate village) with a band and singers from Highgate school. There will be a charity collection for the Harington School. Refreshments provided.
For further information call 020 8341 5351 or email: hall.d@btinternet.com
Pond Square, N6 6BA
Chalcot Square Christmas Carols
Monday 19 December, 6.30-7.30pm
Sing along, eat mince pies and sup mulled wine and juice (any additional contributions welcome). Carol sheets are provided on the night – or in advance if you want to practice. Don’t forget your torch.
For further information contact Sally Stopford on 020 7722 4149 or Caroline Strachan on 020 7586 1278
A child’s Christmas in Wales
Sunday 4 December, 3pm
A unique festive performance of Dylan Thomas’ poem A Child’s Christmas in Wales set to a live musical accompaniment. Guests will be treated to hot chocolate and traditional festive fig cookies. The perfect start to the festive season.
£8 adults, £6 children
The Forge, 3-7 Delancey Street, NW1 7N
http://www.lovecamden.org/events/festivals-seasonal
Christmas carols and songs at Swiss Cottage library
Tuesday 15 December, 2.30 to 3pm
Swiss Cottage Library staff invite you to Christmas carols and songs sung by the choir of Holy Trinity Primary School. All welcome.
Swiss Cottage Library, 88 Avenue Road, NW3 3HA
Carols in the square
Saturday 17 December, 4.30pm
Join in with this popular and enjoyable sing-song organised by the Belsize Resident's Association. All proceeds and donations from the sale of mince pies will go to the Marie Curie Hospice.
Belsize village
belsize.org.uk
Lunchtime carol concert
Thursday 15 December, 1.15 to 2pm
Get away from your desk at lunch time and warm your vocals with some Christmas classics.
St Pancras, Euston Road
christianstogethercamden.org.uk
A ceremony of carols and customs
Sunday 18 December, dance 2 to 5pm or concert, 7pm
Enjoy music and dance performances at Cecil House - with the chance to get involved with both.
Dance only £5, concert £11, both £14, under 8s free.
Cecil Sharp House, 2 Regent's Park Road, NW1 7AY
efdss.org
Christmas Carols at Parliament Hill School
Saturday 18 December, 5.30 to 7.30pm
Christmas carols, sing along and dance to traditional and contemporary songs. Free raffle draw and free refreshments. First 100 guest receive a free raffle ticket with gifts including Argos and M&S vouchers.
Parliament Hill School, Highgate Road, NW5 1RL
parliamenthill.camden.sch.uk
Mayor of Camden's Christmas Carol Service
Thursday 15 December, 6.30pm
With carols sung by Gospel Choir from Torriano Infant and Junior Schools followed by mulled wine and mince pies, all monies raised will go to help fund a Hear to Help project in the borough for the Mayor's charity, Action on Hearing Loss.
St Pancras Church, Euston Road, NW1 2BA








