Carols by Candlelight Concerts 2025

Fri Dec 19 2025 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm UTC+00:00

Wells Cathedral | Wells

Wells Cathedral
Publisher/HostWells Cathedral
Carols by Candlelight Concerts 2025
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Carols by Candlelight returns to Wells Cathedral for 2025!
About this Event

Experience the enchanting and highly-acclaimed ‘Carols by Candlelight’ Concerts this Christmas at Wells Cathedral with three captivating performances on Friday 19, Saturday 20, and Sunday 21 December. Immerse yourself in a world of choral classics sung by the renowned Wells Cathedral Choir. Let their angelic voices, accompanied by festive readings and poetry from members of the local community, transport you to a realm of beauty and joy.

As night falls, witness the Cathedral aglow with over 3,000 twinkling candles, creating a timeless and sacred atmosphere that embraces the true spirit of the season. Don’t miss this opportunity to share in this treasured tradition, where the power of music, spoken word and candlelight unite to create an unforgettable celebration of Christmas within the awe-inspiring walls of Wells Cathedral.

Proceeds from these concerts will go to support the charitable work of the Cathedral.

Click here for tickets to the concert on Saturday 20 December

Click here for tickets to the concert on Sunday 21 December


Seating

Seating is un-allocated and will be issued on a first come, first served basis on the night. We advise guests arrive early so that the concert can start on time. This is a trial year for un-allocated seating, and we are planning to give all guests a chance to give their feedback after the concerts so that we can give the best experience possible going forward.

The seating map provided on Eventbrite is intended as a general guide for reference purposes and may not be fully reflective of the actual seating arrangements. Please be aware that the Brown, White, and Pink seats have a restricted or no view of the stage.

Want a better idea of the view from your seat? Click here to take a look at our Virtual Tour

Please note that guests are not permitted to stand in the aisles as these must be kept clear for emergency access.


Accessibility

Wells Cathedral is a wheelchair accessible venue, and accessible seating and wheelchair spaces are available. Complimentary Carer Tickets are available upon request.


Dedicate a Candle

Dedicate a candle to a loved one this Christmas, and add to the light of thousands of others at the Carols by Candlelight Concerts. Your message will be written around the base of one of the thousands of candles that will be lit each night. You can also choose to have your message printed in the programme as a keepsake.


Pre-Candlelight Dinner - £21.50 per head

As last year, there is the option to pre-book a delicious, two course, pre-concert meal at 5pm in the Cathedral café, now known as The Loft.

Main course:

1) Light and creamy salmon and broccoli quiche with new potatoes and a side salad.

2) Hearty and rich local pork sausages with mash, cider gravy, and peas

3 ) Oven-baked vegetarian lasagne with a side salad

Dessert:

1) Viennese Mince Pie with Clotted Cream

2) Homemade Brownie with Clotted Cream

A link to a form to make your menu choice will be emailed to you upon receipt of your order.


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Ticket Terms and Conditions: Refunds, Transfers and Cancellations

Refundable tickets include an insurance policy according to the following terms and conditions:

  • Insurance covers tickets purchased via the Wells Cathedral Eventbrite portal.
  • The Beneficiary is the owner of an insured ticket. Refunds can only be issued via the original payment method.
  • The insurance cover begins at the time the ticket is purchased and ends at the beginning of the event.
  • Insurance can only be purchased simultaneously with tickets. Later purchase is not possible.
  • If insurance is only purchased on some of the ticket holder’s tickets, only these tickets will be covered by the insurance.
  • Refunds can be issued to the ticket holder if they are unable or no longer wish to attend for any reason.
  • The refund will include the ticket value with the value of the insurance premium.
  • To receive a refund, the ticket holder must provide the original order number and the original confirmation email.
  • When the refund has been issued, tickets will immediately be made available for general re-sale and may not be available for re-purchase by the beneficiary.

Tickets purchased without insurance are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled or rescheduled by the Cathedral.

Candle Dedications and Pre-Candlelight Dinners are non-transferrable and non-refundable.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Wells Cathedral, Cathedral Green, Wells, United Kingdom

Tickets

GBP 2.00 to GBP 56.00

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