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"Christmas in Concert" Celebrating Community & Giving with Newbury Soup Kitchen
27 November 2026
Doors open 6.30pm - 9.45pm approx
Join us for a special evening of Christmas music, readings and festive cheer at St Nicolas Church, Newbury.
St Nicolas Church, Newbury
West Mills, Newbury RG14 5HG, UK
✨ CHRISTMAS IN CONCERT ✨
🎄Celebrating Community & Giving with Newbury Soup Kitchen
Join us for a special evening of Christmas music, readings and festive cheer at St Nicolas Church, Newbury.
🎶 Featuring Opus Anglicanum, www.opusanglicanum.orgthe acclaimed male vocal quintet, described by The Guardian as “true class” and by Classical Music magazine as “assured and polished”.
🎤First half performance from Whitelands Park Performance Choir who have performed at Wembley , The O2 and Highclere
🎸 Solo performance by Harry Stradling lead vocalist from local Indi Rock band 'Who Ate All The Crayons'
📖 Festive readings by Lord and Lady Carnarvon, Lee Dillon MP, VIP guests and members of the Newbury Soup Kitchen team.
🎟️ Raffle hosted by Meryl Praill MBE and the Newbury Soup Kitchen team.
🍷 Mulled wine & mince pies will be available before the performance and during the interval, with donations going to Newbury Soup Kitchen. Cash and card accepted.
🕡 6.30pm Doors open and guests shown to their seats
🎶 7pm start
Holly Tickets £40
This is a clearer view of the stage and pulpit. These seats are down the main part of the church either side of the main aisle. (90 either side) Enjoy the most premium view of the performance.
Ivy Tickets £30
The view will not be guaranteed as clear of the stage or pulpit as the HOLLY seats. However, there will be a big screen to help you. This will still be a wonderful opportunity to see and hear the performers and special readers we have lined up for you on the night.
Disabled tickets £20
You will experience the atmosphere and amazing sound of the performances. There will also be a screen showing the entire performances and readings to help you. If you require a carer/supporter to accompany you they can purchase a £20 ticket also.
Come along for a wonderful evening of music, community spirit and giving, while helping support Newbury Soup Kitchen and our work with people experiencing homelessness and hardship in our community.
