John Rutter’s Christmas Music by candlelight
A candlelight concert of Christmas music by John Rutter, given in a London church. It is a tribute programme built on the composer's carols and choral works, not a performance by Rutter.
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John Rutter’s Christmas Music by candlelight at St Mary Le Strand Church (WC2R 1ES London), on Wednesday 9 December 2026 at 18:30.
Checked on 13 November 2026.
Overview
A candlelight concert of Christmas music by John Rutter, given in a London church. It is a tribute programme built on the composer's carols and choral works, not a performance by Rutter.
John Rutter is an English composer and conductor whose choral writing has become a staple of the Christmas repertoire. He founded the Cambridge Singers in 1981 and has written widely for choirs, including the Requiem and the Gloria. Among his best-known carols and anthems are The Shepherd's Pipe Carol and For the Beauty of the Earth.
This evening is titled as a candlelight concert of John Rutter's Christmas music. It is a tribute to the composer's work, and the composer does not appear on stage. The programme centres on the Christmas pieces that have made Rutter's name familiar to choirs and audiences around the world.
The concert takes place at St Mary Le Strand Church, a religious building in London. It suits listeners who want to hear Rutter's seasonal music in a church setting during the festive period.
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Getting there
St Mary Le Strand Church
St Mary Le Strand Church is a church on the Strand in London. Alongside its role as a place of worship, it mainly hosts concerts, especially candlelight performances.
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- Strand, WC2R 1ES London
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Frequently asked questions
Where does John Rutter’s Christmas Music by candlelight take place?
John Rutter’s Christmas Music by candlelight takes place at St Mary Le Strand Church (WC2R 1ES London).
When does John Rutter’s Christmas Music by candlelight take place?
The scheduled date is 9 December 2026 at 18:30.
What time does John Rutter’s Christmas Music by candlelight start?
Time listed for John Rutter’s Christmas Music by candlelight: 18:30 on 9 December 2026 at St Mary Le Strand Church. It may be when doors open rather than the start; the exact time is on the ticket.
How do I get to St Mary Le Strand Church?
St Mary Le Strand Church is located at Strand, WC2R 1ES London. Public transport is recommended; full directions are on the venue page.
How do I book tickets for John Rutter’s Christmas Music by candlelight?
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What type of event is John Rutter’s Christmas Music by candlelight?
John Rutter’s Christmas Music by candlelight is classified as “Classical” in the TicketPiazza listings.
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