'Enchanting' Candlelight Concerts to light up iconic Birmingham Cathedral this Christmas - book now
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Head to Pigeon Park as Birmingham Cathedral is set to host magical candlelight concerts featuring world-class music this Christmas.
What could be more Christmassy than listening to Vivaldi’s Four Seasons surrounded by hundreds of flickering candles inside Birmingham Cathedral?
The iconic building is the oldest building in the city centre still used for it's original purpose.
This concert by candlelight promises to make your festive season feel truly special. Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata will be performed live by candlelight inside Birmingham Cathedral — and tickets are available from just £13 thanks to a Wowcher deal.
Taking place on Saturday 27 December 2025 at 7.30pm, this one-night-only event invites audiences to enjoy world-class classical music in the atmospheric setting of one of Birmingham’s most historic venues. With its high ceilings, intimate acoustics and central location, Birmingham Cathedral is the perfect backdrop for this festive candlelight performance.
The concert will be performed by The Piccadilly Sinfonietta — one of the UK’s leading chamber orchestras, known for their rich seasonal programming and elegant, immersive shows. The programme includes all four concertos of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, alongside Beethoven’s haunting and powerful Moonlight Sonata, plus a selection of other classical highlights.
You’ll be surrounded by hundreds of flickering candles as the music fills the cathedral. It’s a setting that elevates the experience from a simple concert to something far more evocative — making it ideal for a Christmas treat, a thoughtful gift, or a memorable night out with friends and family. Performances last around two hours and include an interval.
There are three ticket bands available, allowing you to choose where you sit and how much you spend. Band C tickets start from just £13, saving you more than 30% off the regular price. Whether you’re sitting up close or further back, the venue’s intimate layout ensures you’ll enjoy a superb view and sound quality.
This Birmingham performance is part of a wider UK tour of candlelight concerts in December, with shows also taking place in Worcester, Chester, Leicester, and Manchester — but this is your only chance to catch it locally. With limited availability and huge demand for Christmas events like this, early booking is strongly recommended.
Whether you’re a classical music enthusiast or simply want to do something unique this festive season, this candlelight concert offers something truly memorable. The combination of incredible live music, historic surroundings and atmospheric lighting creates a night that’s hard to beat — and all from just £13 per person.
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