Christmas by Candlelight - The Actors' Church tickets
About Christmas by Candlelight - The Actors' Church
A festive evening like no other
Immerse yourself in the enchanting melodies of Christmas classics played by a live string quartet. Celebrate the yuletide season and experience your favourite christmas songs in a whole new light.
Hosted by award-winning String Quartet, Icon Strings, spread festive cheer as Violins, Cellos and more bring to life classics including All I want for Christmas is you, Fairytale of New York and Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, all surrounded by candlelight.
Musicals by Candlelight Christmas takes over Covent Garden’s famous Actors’ Church on selected dates this festive season. An enchanting evening not to be missed.
Top Tip: Enjoy a glass of Mulled Wine when you upgrade to a Premium or VIP seat
Please note: seats will be unallocated within the section you have booked for (premium, standard, onstage etc.) We recommend arriving early to ensure your party is able to sit together.
Customers with access requirements should book via the Access Booking link in our FAQs. If you need to inform us of any specific requests (ie space for a wheelchair), please use the form in the FAQ section to let us know.
Run time
1hr. No interval.
Venue
Categories
Concerts, Classical, Cyber Monday, Off West End, Black Friday
Age
All ages welcome. Under-16s must be accompanied by an adult. Parents are kindly asked to step outside with crying babies or unsettled young children to avoid disturbing other audience members.
Start date
13th December, 2025
End date
23rd December, 2025
Venue
Entrance
Bedford Street entry gate
Directions
Location: West End
Railway station: Charing Cross
Tube station: Charing Cross
Bus numbers: (Aldwych) 6, 11, 13, 23, 59, 68, 87, 171, 172, 188, RV1, X68
Night bus numbers: (Aldwych) 6, 23, 188, N11, N13, N26, N47, N68, N87, N89, N155, N171, N551
Car park: Drury Lane, Parker Street (5mins)
Directions from tube: (5mins) Walk down James Street towards Covent Garden market; turn right onto King Street and after about 100m, turn left onto Bedford Street. After about 50m, there are large metal gates on the left hand side leading to the church.
More information about Christmas by Candlelight - The Actors' Church
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Show schedule
| Day of week | Matinee | Evening |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | - | - |
| Tuesday | - | - |
| Wednesday | - | - |
| Thursday | 4:00 PM | 6:00 PM, 8:00 PM |
| Friday | - | - |
| Saturday | 4:00 PM | 6:00 PM, 8:00 PM |
| Sunday | - | - |
Frequently asked questions
When does the venue open?
The venue will open 30 mins before the start time of the performance.
Will there be food and drinks available?
There will be a bar inside the venue serving alcoholic and soft drinks. Customers who have purchased a ticket that includes a glass of prosecco can redeem this at the bar. No food is permitted inside the venue.
How can I book Accessible Tickets?
If you are a customer with accessibility requirements, please book your tickets by clicking here.
Wheelchair access is provided by a ramp at the main entrance of the venue. There is also a disabled bathroom inside the venue. Customers with access requirements should follow the instructions on the seating chart to make their booking. If you need to inform us of any specific requests (ie space for a wheelchair) please use this form also attached in the confirmation email to let us know.
Can the glass of mulled wine be exchanged for another drink?
The glass of mulled wine can be exchanged for any soft drink available at the bar.
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