This Year's Concert

York’s Annual Community Carol Concert will take place at York Barbican on Sunday 13 December 2026 at 2.00pm.

It’s Christmas time . . .  and what better way to start your festive family celebrations by joining us at York Barbican for an entertaining afternoon listening to local school choirs, a top-class brass band and singing your favourite Christmas carols and songs. 

Entertaining us this year will be York RI Golden Rail Band, Huntington School Big Sing Choir, Copmanthorpe Primary School Choir and soloist, Alexandra Mather.  

Carol Concert regular, Steve Cassidy will once again perform alongside the ensemble.   Musical Director Mike Pratt will lead the community carols and the event will be hosted by Rev Andrew Foster and Adam Tomlinson. 

Now in its 68th year, the concert offers a traditional start to Christmas and we can’t wait to welcome you back to support The Lord Mayor and Sheriff of York’s Christmas Cheer Fund and The Press nominated charity, Age UK York. 

Don your Christmas jumpers, and come along and join in the fun at “Carols at York Barbican”. 

Ticket prices: Adults £10, Concessions and Under 14s £8 with a Family Ticket 2 adults and 2 under 14s £32. 

Come along and join in the singing of all your favourite Christmas carols and listening to some of York's finest musical talent

Don’t forget to book your seat for this special community festive event.

Tickets are available on-line now ticketing@yorkbarbican.co.uk or online at www.yorkbarbican.co.uk