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Concerts and Events

The Chapter House Choir first performed Carols by Candlelight in York Minster in 1965, when the choir was formed to raise funds for the York Minster Appeal. The choir continues to build on its reputation as one of the North of England’s finest chamber choirs, under the leadership of Musical Director Benjamin Morris. As an associate choir of York Minster, the Chapter House Choir sings occasional services in that magnificent cathedral, which all are welcome to attend.

Our next event is Carols by Candlelight in York Minster on Saturday 16th December at 7:30pm

Carols by Candlelight

Saturday 16 December, 7:30 pm

York Minster Nave

The Chapter House Choir directed by Benjamin Morris
The Chapter House Youth Choir directed by Charlie Gower-Smith
The Handbell Ringers of the Chapter House Choir

This ever-popular annual concert will take place in the stunning Nave of York Minster. In addition to traditional choral items old and new, there will be festive music performed by the Handbell Ringers of the Chapter House Choir – a uniquely Christmassy combination in the perfect candlelit setting!

Unreserved side aisle tickets are £15 (£7.50 for under 27s) available from the York Minster Box Office. The central nave tickets are now sold out.

Handbells - Carols by Candlelight 17Dec2022 - big bells
Compline, November 2022

Concerts and Events in 2023-24

Saturday 21 October 2023, 7:30pm

Will Todd Requiem concert in York Minster with The Fairhaven Singers

Saturday 4 November 2023, 1PM

Lunchtime concert in Hexham Abbey: “Sing to the Moon”

Saturday 16 December 2023, 7:30pm

Carols by Candlelight in York Minster

Tuesday 19 December 2023

Charity Carol Singing

Tuesday 23 January 2024, 8:30pm

Compline in York Minster Quire

Saturday 9 March 2024, 7:30pm

Queen of Heaven concert in York Minster Chapter House

Saturday 8 June 2024, 7:30pm

Mozart Requiem in Selby Abbey with York Railway Institute Band

Saturday 29 June 2024, 7:30pm

Concert in St Olave’s Church York

Tuesday 10 September 2024, 8:30pm

Compline in York Minster Quire

Saturday 16 November 2024, 7:30pm

Concert in York Minster Chapter House

Friday 20 December 2024, 7:30pm

Christmas Concert in York Minster

The list above is updated regularly, as soon as information becomes available. Please check nearer the time for latest information.