The Sixteen
Programme
Britten A Hymn to the Virgin
Anon. mediaeval (c. 1420) There is No Rose
Parry Welcome, Yule
Ballet Lute book: Sweet Was the Song
Laura Sheils Adam lay ybounden
Palestrina Hodie Christus natus est
Palestrina Missa Hodie Christus natus est: Gloria
Traditional (Cornish) Sans Day Carol
Victoria Ne timeas
Anon. mediaeval Angelus ad virginem
Victoria Alma Redemptoris Mater
Francis Pott A Hymn to the Virgin
Lucy Walker There is No Rose
Cecilia McDowall Of a Rose
Anon. The Salutation Carol
Britten A Ceremony of Carols
Performers
The Sixteen
Joy Smith harp
Harry Christophers conductor
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Welcome, Yule! Benjamin Britten’s sparkling carol compendium ushers in Christmas with music that radiates with the joy and beauty of ancient seasonal words.
Written in the darkest of times on a wartime transatlantic voyage, Britten’s buoyant, brilliant music would pierce any midwinter gloom. For Harry Christophers’ superb choral forces, it is the endpoint of a journey through music from the medieval to the present day. Some of the names and music may not be familiar, but each composer beautifully captures the spirit of the season, whether reflective, exultant, poetic or peaceful.
It’s a sequence that responds to familiar words with a huge variety of styles, replenishing our spirits and finding new hope in that glorious song of old.
Duration: to be confirmed – we will update this page as soon as we have running times. Please do not call the Box Office as they do not have any further information than that currently on our website. Most events last 2 – 2½ hours, evening events generally finishing no later than 10pm Monday to Saturday and 9pm on Sundays.
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Future events in this series
The Macmillan Carol Concert
Tuesday 1 December 2026, 7pm
The Macmillan Carol Concert is a majestic annual Christmas fundraiser. Kick off your Christmas season with a very special evening of your favourite carols, captivating readings from celebrities and enchanting musical performances.
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Friday 4 December 2026, 7.30pm
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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
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Saturday 5 December 2026, 3pm & 7.30pm
Christmas music couldn’t feel more at home than at the cosy Cadogan Hall – located in the heart of London’s most exquisite borough, Chelsea. The winter season sees the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra don woolly white beards and bobbled hats to bri...
Handel’s Messiah
English Chamber Orchestra
Sunday 6 December 2026, 6pm
Join the English Chamber Orchestra and VOCES8 Foundation Choir directed by Nicholas Kraemer for Handel's Messiah. A festive tradition filled with wonderful arias and choruses, including the rousing Hallelujah Chorus.
The Rat Pack at Christmas
Saturday 12 December 2026, 2.30pm & 7.30pm
Get into the festive spirit with The Definitive Rat Pack, Dean Martin’s Golddiggers and the Manhattan Swing Orchestra, performing Christmas classics and Rat Pack favourites in an unforgettable seasonal celebration.
A Christmas Carol: A Musical Retelling
Opera Holland Park
Sunday 13 December 2026, 5pm
Following sell-out performances, Will Todd and David Simpatico’s musical retelling of A Christmas Carol comes to Cadogan Hall for the first time this December. Scored for eight singers, an actor, and a trio of piano, double bass and accordion, Will...
Giacomo Smith’s Big Band
Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite
Monday 14 December 2026, 7.30pm
Celebrate Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn’s legendary partnership in a swinging reimagining of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite, alongside original compositions and rare gems from Ellington and the big band canon.
Carols at Cadogan
The Bach Choir
Tuesday 15 December 2026, 7.30pm
Join The Bach Choir and special guests London City Brass for a magical evening of Christmas carols conducted by David Hill. Each year, the Choir treats Cadogan audiences to the perfect selection of carols, both traditional and new.
The Sixteen
A Ceremony of Carols
Wednesday 16 December 2026, 7.30pm
Britten’s joyful A Ceremony of Carols crowns a festive journey from medieval to modern music. Its radiant melodies bring light to winter darkness and sit alongside a rich mix of seasonal works which capture the reflective and celebratory spirit of...
The Sixteen
A Ceremony of Carols
Thursday 17 December 2026, 7.30pm
Britten’s joyful A Ceremony of Carols crowns a festive journey from medieval to modern music. Written during wartime, its radiant melodies bring light to winter darkness and sit alongside a rich mix of seasonal works which capture the reflective an...
The Kingdom Choir
A Kingdom Christmas 2026
Friday 18 December 2026, 7.30pm
After last year's sold-out concert, the internationally acclaimed choir returns this December to perform beloved Christmas classics with their signature flair. Enjoy an evening of joyous celebration with clapping, stomping, and dancing to usher in th...
The Snowman in Concert
& Paddington Bear’s First Concert
Sunday 20 December 2026, 1.30pm & 4.30pm
The Mozart Symphony Orchestra returns for its annual performance of the timeless classic, The Snowman, with the film shown on the big screen and live symphony orchestra playing the soundtrack which famously includes the song ‘Walking in the Air’....
Candlelit Carols
Wednesday 23 December 2026, 2.30pm & 7pm, Thursday 24 December 2026, 2pm
Step into the gentle glow of candlelight and experience the true spirit of the season with Candlelit Carols, a heartwarming concert of music at the Cadogan Hall, London. This enchanting concert blends uplifting carols and cherished seasonal classics...
Swing Into Christmas
With the Down for the Count Swing Orchestra
Monday 28 December 2026, 5pm - Tuesday 29 December 2026, 7pm
Celebrate the festive season in style with the sensational Down for the Count Swing Orchestra and their much-loved show featuring festive and classic hits by Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Judy Garland, and more.
Viennese Christmas Spectacular by Candlelight
with London Concertante
Wednesday 30 December 2026, 7.30pm
This programme celebrates the elegance, charm and sheer joy of the Viennese tradition with a dazzling selection of orchestral and vocal favourites. At its heart is the music of Johann Strauss II, the ‘Waltz King’, whose works capture the...
Choral at Cadogan 2026-27
Celebrating three acclaimed British choirs – The Sixteen, The Tallis Scholars and VOCES8 – this adventurous series spans six centuries of choral music, from Renaissance masterpieces to contemporary works. Featuring classics and unexpected connections, it offers inspiring, moving and exhilarating musical experiences throughout.
ENCORE, series & group discounts available.
The Tallis Scholars
Rachmaninov Vespers + Arvo Pärt
Wednesday 7 October 2026, 7.30pm
Rachmaninov’s powerful Vespers blends ancient Slavonic chant with Russian choral traditions in a richly resonant masterpiece. Paired with Arvo Pärt’s meditative works, including prayers for peace, this programme offers profound spirituality and...
The Sixteen
A Ceremony of Carols
Wednesday 16 December 2026, 7.30pm
Britten’s joyful A Ceremony of Carols crowns a festive journey from medieval to modern music. Its radiant melodies bring light to winter darkness and sit alongside a rich mix of seasonal works which capture the reflective and celebratory spirit of...
The Sixteen
A Ceremony of Carols
Thursday 17 December 2026, 7.30pm
Britten’s joyful A Ceremony of Carols crowns a festive journey from medieval to modern music. Written during wartime, its radiant melodies bring light to winter darkness and sit alongside a rich mix of seasonal works which capture the reflective an...
VOCES8
Let’s Fly Away
Tuesday 2 February 2027, 7.30pm
The ever-versatile and always entertaining vocal ensemble VOCES8 celebrates the extraordinary breadth and variety of the human voice, including music by Byrd, Bobby McFerrin, Mendelssohn, Mumford & Sons, Bruckner, Irving Berlin, Schubert, Simon & Gar...
The Sixteen & Britten Sinfonia
MacMillan Stabat Mater
Thursday 1 April 2027, 7.30pm
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The Tallis Scholars
English Polyphony
Wednesday 28 April 2027, 7.30pm
For over 50 years, The Tallis Scholars have championed English Renaissance music. This programme showcases the brilliance of Tallis, Tye and Taverner, demonstrating the richness, variety and innovation of a glorious century of English music.
The Tallis Scholars
Spem in alium
Wednesday 23 June 2027, 7.30pm
Tallis’ monumental Spem in alium headlines a programme celebrating Renaissance innovation. Alongside Josquin des Prez and distinguished contemporaries from England and Flanders – Fayrfax and Gombert – these richly detailed works showcase the ex...
Related Events
The Sixteen
A Ceremony of Carols
Wednesday 16 December 2026, 7.30pm
The Macmillan Carol Concert
Tuesday 1 December 2026, 7pm
Handel’s Messiah
English Chamber Orchestra
Sunday 6 December 2026, 6pm
A Christmas Carol: A Musical Retelling
Opera Holland Park
Sunday 13 December 2026, 5pm
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