Candlelit Carols with Kantos | Manchester

This festive season, step in from the frosty air and join Kantos for a cosy evening of music by candlelight. Alongside traditional favourites, Kantos performs stunning contemporary carols, including the winner of our Carol Competition 2025, judged by Cecilia McDowall. We’ll raise the roof together with our congregational carols (descants encouraged!), accompanied by the outstanding organist, George Herbert. With the soft glow of candles, festive refreshments, and the breathtaking sound of Kantos, this promises to be the perfect way to kickstart your Christmas celebrations.

In celebration of Kantos’ 10th Anniversary, we will be hosting a special drinks reception prior to the concert for our valued supporters and friends. This will be a wonderful opportunity to meet our Creative and Company Directors and share in the joy of the season. 
If you would like to join us for the reception, we kindly invite you to make a contribution to the Kantos Christmas Give.

THE MUSIC
Handel/Mason arr. John Rutter Joy to the World
Peter Warlock Bethlehem Down
Rory Wainwright Johnston Hush! My Dear, Lie Still and Slumber
Trad. arr. Bob Chilcott Sussex Carol
Franz Xaver Gruber arr. Mark Hewitt Silent Night
Cecilia McDowall Make We Joy Now In This Fest
Morten Lauridsen O Magnum Mysterium
Trad. arr. Robin Wallington A La Nanita Nana
James Pierpont arr. Ralph Allwood Jingle Bells
Cheryl Camm Cantate Domino
Will Todd My Lord Has Come
Anna Disley-Simpson Christmas Eve
Gustav Holst arr. Ola Gjeilo In the Bleak Midwinter
Trad. arr. Jonathan Rathbone Carol Medley
Kantos Carol Competition Winner 2025
Traditional Congregational Carols

GUEST ARTIST
Organist George Herbert

Doors: 19:00
Performance: 19:30

The tickets for this performance operate on a Pay What You Can basis; you can choose the ticket band that you are able or happy to pay for.