Events Calendar

John Rutter Christmas Celebration RPO Royal Albert Hall 5 December 2024 555x405.jpg

John Rutter's Christmas Celebration - Matinee

Thursday 5 December 2024, 3.00pm
Royal Albert Hall

Sir John Rutter Conductor
Nicky Spence OBE Tenor
The Bach Choir
Taplow Girls’ Choir

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Back by popular demand, John Rutter’s Christmas Celebration returns to the Royal Albert Hall in 2024 for another festive extravaganza, conducted by Sir John Rutter himself.

The perfect way to get your seasonal celebrations underway, this special concert will feature soloist Nicky Spence OBE and two choirs performing favourites such as Sleigh Ride, Ding dong! Merrily on high, Star Carol, Frosty the Snowman, O holy night, Away in a Manger, I saw three ships and extracts from Handel's Messiah, all alongside a selection of audience carols that are sure to raise the roof of the Royal Albert Hall.

We are pleased to present two performances of this much-loved annual concert on Thursday 5 December 2024 at 3pm and 7.30pm.


There is also an evening performance at 7.30pm.


Large print versions and digital formats of the programme for this concert are available on request for customers with accessibility requirements. Please email your request to Doran Crowhurst crowhurstd@rpo.co.uk at least one full week before the performance.


Ticket information

Doors: 2.15pm

Concert starts: 3pm (approximate end time: 5.30pm)

Groups of just 6+ save up to 30%, and £7 tickets are available for schools; phone 020 7608 8840 or email groups@rpo.co.uk to find out more. (Book 6 to 9 tickets online now and immediately save 10%.)

You might also be interested in...

Saturday 15 March, 3.00pm
Royal Albert Hall
Saturday 15 March, 7.30pm
Royal Albert Hall
Wednesday 2 April, 7.30pm
Royal Albert Hall