Illustration of felt carolers in red coats and hats holding songbooks and lanterns beside a snowman on snowy steps (Viennese Christmas Spectacular by Candlelight)

Viennese Christmas Spectacular by Candlelight

Audiences experience an orchestral and vocal concert celebrating the Viennese tradition inside the cathedral illuminated by candlelight. Soprano Claire Wild joins the ensemble to perform operetta favourites from Lehár, Suppé, and Strauss II, including Adele's Laughing Song and the Csárdás from Die Fledermaus. The performance also features classic waltzes and orchestral favourites such as The Blue Danube, Sibelius's Valse triste, and selections from Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker and The Sleeping Beauty.

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Tickets

VIP £63.85 (£60.00 + £3.85 fees, including taxes); Band A £48.02 (£45.00 + £3.02 fees, including taxes); Band B £36.41 (£34.00 + £2.41 fees, including taxes); Band C (restricted view) £25.00 (£23.19 + £1.81 fees, including taxes). VIP tickets include reserved seating in the front two rows of the nave, a complimentary drink from the bar, and a CD of your choice to collect from the CD desk on the night of the concert.

Hours

Doors open 6:15 pm; concert begins 7:00 pm.

Ages

All ages

Food & Drink

A bar is available at the venue; VIP tickets include a complimentary drink.

Accessibility

Step-free level access is available to the main floor with wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, a hearing loop, and guide and assistance dog entry.

Pets

Guide dogs and assistance dogs are welcome.

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Location

St Edmundsbury Cathedral · Angel Hill, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1LS Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ ⚪ (3/5)

Best For

Classical music and operetta fans

Vibe

Elegant and festive

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Seating is unreserved within each band, so arrive when doors open at 6:15 pm for a better choice of available seats.
  • Allow roughly two hours for the concert, including its short interval, and plan your evening transport and commitments around that duration.
  • If choosing VIP, enjoy reserved seating in the front two rows and collect your chosen CD from the CD desk on concert night.
  • Bear in mind that refunds are unavailable; if the concert cannot proceed, tickets transfer to its rescheduled date.

Special Events & Promotions

  • VIP tickets include reserved seating in the front two rows of the nave, a complimentary bar drink and a CD to collect on the concert night.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the concert suitable for?

The concert is suitable for audiences of all ages.

How are seats allocated?

Seating is unreserved within each separate band, with seats allocated first come, first served.

What does a VIP ticket include?

VIP tickets include reserved seating in the front two rows of the nave, a complimentary drink from the bar and a CD to collect on the concert night.

Is the cathedral accessible for wheelchair users?

There is step-free access through level entrances, wheelchair spaces in the seating area, accessible toilets and a hearing loop. Some areas may have restricted access.

How long does the concert last?

Allow approximately two hours, including a short interval.

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