Our pick of the best Christmas Carols and Concerts in Oxford and across Oxfordshire.
We’re spoilt for choice when it comes to Christmas events. But an evening of proper Christmas carols remains an absolute must if you’re interested in getting wrapped up in unalloyed festive cheer.
Indoors and outdoors, cathedral, churches and secular spaces, there truly is a service to suit everyone, whether you’re after family-friendly carol services, Santa-led singing, cherubic choirs or even a full-on big-band experience.
Here’s our pick of the jolliest and most moving Christmas carols and concerts in Oxford and across Oxfordshire. Be sure to check the full list of Christmas carols and concerts in Oxfordshire. Of course, we’ll be adding to it as more events are announced.
The Big Christmas Assembly 2025
James B Partridge’s The Big Christmas Assembly 2025 brings festive nostalgia and heartwarming joy to Aylesbury Waterside Theatre. Join the beloved singer and BBC favourite for a night of Christmas classics, singalongs, and childhood memories, celebrating music, community, and the magic of the season.
The Christmas Orchestra in Oxford
This winter, discover the magic of the festive season with The Christmas Orchestra, a unique concert experience touring the UK this Christmas. Experience uplifting nostalgia with compositions from your favourite Christmas films, as well as popular sing-along classics to ignite your festive spirit. The concert is performed live by a chamber orchestra supported by a full sound production and lighting show.
The Mulberry Bush Carol Service by Candlelight
Join The Mulberry Bush for a very special carol service and enjoy a wonderful evening of champagne, canapés and carols in the splendour of St Barnabas Church, Jericho, Oxford. All the money from ticket sales, as well as the donations made, goes to The Mulberry Bush.
Follow the Stars – Macmillan Carols Event 2025
Kick off your Christmas season with a very special evening of favourite carols, including choral music performed by the world-class voices of the Oxford Bach Soloists. Join the wonderful actors Shaun Evans, Jason Isaacs, Toby Jones and Gugu Mbatha-Raw* for a festive collection of literary readings at this magnificent annual Christmas fundraiser that will take place in the splendour of Christ Church Cathedral.
*Please note, all performances are subject to change.
Family Christmas Carol Concert at Christ Church Cathedral
The Boys of Christ Church Cathedral Choir warmly welcomes those of all ages for a family-friendly, relaxed, fun and informal daytime celebration of the festive season at Christ Church Cathedral. The programme will be interspersed with audience carols, so make sure you come ready to sing and thoroughly immerse yourself in this seasonal treat for all the family.
Commotio – Advent Antiphons
Commotio – Music for Advent and Christmas is a programme of seasonal music for Advent, primarily from the 20th and 21st centuries, from Oxford’s Contemporary Voice Choir.
Music at Oxford’s Christmas at Christ Church
Music at Oxford’s famous annual celebration of Christmas music from the world-class choir, a popular mix of festive cheer and seasonal nostalgia with readings from the creators of theatre company Box Tale Soup, Antonia Christophers and Noel Byrne, and the chance for to join in with the audience carols under the expert direction of Steven Grahl.
Please be sure to select the correct date for your booking.
Orchestra of St John’s Handel’s Messiah at Dorchester Abbey
Orchestra of St John’s Handel’s Messiah at Dorchester Abbey is a seasonal classic performed by renowned soloists, backed by the full forces of the Orchestra of St John’s and the OSJ Voices. Join the Orchestra of St John’s and the OSJ Voices for a festive performance of Handel’s great oratorio, The Messiah.
G4 Christmas Concert
Step into G4’s world of vocal enchantment as they take you on an awe-inspiring musical journey – from traditional carols to sacred contemplations, classical classics and popular favourites, all the way to modern festive hits. G4’s extraordinary and unique vocal renditions will leave you with chills of delight and a heart full of Christmas spirit.
Orchestra of St John’s New Years Eve concert at Dorchester Abbey
See in the New Year with Orchestra of St John’s at Dorchester Abbey with a selection of joyful overtures and dances eaturing Derek Paravicini and Ashleigh Turley on piano, with Poppy McGhee on violin. With Lydia Kavina theremin.
Join Oscar-winning actor Jeremy Irons, Radiohead’s Philip Selway, actress Sinéad Cusack, and comedian Rory Bremner in celebrating 30 years of the Unicorn School in Abingdon of helping children with dyslexia, autism and other learning challenges with a celebrity candle-lit carol concert at Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford.
Selling out every year, G4 will be back in Oxford with their biggest and best Christmas tour to date. Expect to hear timeless classics such as When A Child is Born, Silent Night and All I Want For Christmas, as well as delightful medleys to evoke the Christmas spirit – delivered exquisitely in the stunning Oxford Town Hall.
VIP ‘Meet & Greet’ tickets are available, including a pre-show Meet & Greet with G4 at 6.00pm.
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