Step into the festive spirit with Christmas by Candlelight - a magical concert where timeless Christmas favourites shine in the glow of candlelight.
Experience the warmth and wonder of the season as a live string quartet performs beloved holiday classics and iconic music from festive films like Love Actually and Home Alone, all in the heart of London’s West End.
Celebrate the season with friends and family at an unforgettable evening of music, atmosphere, and Christmas cheer.
Top Tip: Enjoy a glass of Mulled Wine when you upgrade to a Premium or VIP seat
Please note: seats will be unallocated within the section you have booked for (premium, standard, onstage etc.) We recommend arriving early to ensure your party is able to sit together.
FAQs: When does the venue open? The venue will open 30 mins prior to the start time of the performance.
Will there be food and drinks available? There will be a bar inside the venue serving alcoholic and soft drinks. Customers who have purchased a ticket that includes a glass of mulled wine can redeem this at the bar. No food is permitted inside the venue.
Is the venue wheelchair accessible? Wheelchair access is provided by a ramp at the main entrance of the venue. There is also a disabled bathroom inside the venue. Customers with access requirements should follow the instructions on the seating chart to make their booking. If you need to inform us of any specific requests (ie space for a wheelchair) please use the form attached in the confirmation email to let us know.
Can the glass of mulled wine be exchanged for another drink? The glass of mulled wine can be exchanged for any soft drink available at the bar.
1hr. No interval.
Concerts, Classical, Off West End
Ages 4+. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
13th December, 2025
23rd December, 2025
Bedford Street entry gate
Location: West End
Railway station: Charing Cross
Tube station: Charing Cross
Bus numbers: (Aldwych) 6, 11, 13, 23, 59, 68, 87, 171, 172, 188, RV1, X68
Night bus numbers: (Aldwych) 6, 23, 188, N11, N13, N26, N47, N68, N87, N89, N155, N171, N551
Car park: Drury Lane, Parker Street (5mins)
Directions from tube: (5mins) Walk down James Street towards Covent Garden market; turn right onto King Street and after about 100m, turn left onto Bedford Street. After about 50m, there are large metal gates on the left hand side leading to the church.
Day of week | Matinee | Evening |
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Monday | - | - |
Tuesday | - | - |
Wednesday | - | - |
Thursday | 4:00 PM | 6:00 PM, 8:00 PM |
Friday | - | - |
Saturday | 4:00 PM | 6:00 PM, 8:00 PM |
Sunday | - | - |
Immerse yourself in the enchanting melodies of Christmas classics played by a live string quartet.
Christmas by Candlelight - The Actors' Church is 1hr. No interval.
The Actors' Church.
The price for tickets to Christmas by Candlelight - The Actors' Church starts at £19.
Ages 4+. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
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