Covent Garden, London

Picture it; you’re standing in the historic heart of London’s Covent Garden sipping mulled wine on a crisp winter’s day, the night is drawing in and the area’s Christmas lights twinkle and wink with merry abandon. Everything feels right and proper with the world. Then, with a swelling of sound that would melt the hardest of hearts, a talented choir strike up, serenading the Piazza with the sort of traditional festive songs that instantly provide a Proustian rush of nostalgia. Dwell awhile and you will hear a more eclectic selection, taking in everything from contemporary ballads to well-loved show tunes. Enjoy.

Choirs will sing on the Piazza on Monday 9th November and then every Thursday from Thursday 19th November until Thursday 17th December.

City of London Choir

Monday 9th November
West Stage
5.30pm – 6.30pm

Described by The Times as ‘a leader among non-professional choruses’ the group has performed music alongside the Philharmonia, the BBC Concert Orchestra and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, among others.

Signature Singers

Thursday 19th November
West Stage
6.00pm -7.20pm

Putney Choral Society

Thursday 26th November
West Stage
6.00pm – 7.00pm

From contemporary to more classic choral material, musical director Stephen Rhys MBE marshals the considerable talents of this 80-member society

Choir to be announced

Thursday 3rd December
North Hall
6.00pm – 7.00pm

The Elysian Singers

Saturday 5th December
North Hall
3.00pm – 4.00pm

City Chamber Choir

Thursday 10th December
North Hall
6.00pm – 7.00pm

Choir performance

Saturday 12th December
North Hall
3.00pm – 4.00pm

Christmas choir performance in the Market Building.

Finchley’s Children’s Music Group

Thursday 17th December
North Hall
6.00pm – 7.00pm

London Oriana Choir

Saturday 19th December
North Hall
6.00pm – 7.00pm

The London Oriana Choirsing Christmas songs in the Market Building.

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