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Fever exclusiveOnly on

18 Dec

Holywell Music Room

Duration
60 minutes
Live music
String quartet
Ambience
Lit by candles
Ages
8+
Venue
Indoor

Tickets Selling Fast

From
£26.78
HighlightsProgramGalleryOverviewOn the dayReviewsVenueFAQs

Experience highlights Why you'll love it

  • The soundtrack of Christmas

    The soundtrack of Christmas

    A string quartet plays the film music that defines the season, live at Holywell Music Room in Oxford.

  • Surrounded by a thousand candles

    Surrounded by a thousand candles

    Only candles illuminate the room, creating a breathtaking atmosphere that makes every Candlelight concert unforgettable.

  • An extraordinary setting

    An extraordinary setting

    Experience this unique concert in a stunning candlelit setting.

Program The music that awaits you

  • White Christmas from Holiday Inn
  • Christmas Time Is Here from A Charlie Brown Christmas
  • Skating from A Charlie Brown Christmas
  • Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer from Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
  • The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late) from Alvin and the Chipmunks
  • The Nightmare Before Christmas Medley
  • Believe from The Polar Express
  • You're a Mean One Mr. Grinch from How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
  • Where Are You Christmas? from Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas
  • Jingle Bell Rock from Jingle All the Way
  • Silver Bells from The Lemon Drop Kid
  • Winter Wonderland from While You Were Sleeping
  • Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! from While You Were Sleeping

Performers

  • String quartetUnity String Quartet

Gallery

In short About the concert

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring venues. At Holywell Music Room in Oxford, a string quartet plays the film music of Christmas, surrounded by the warm glow of candles. Settle in and let the season's most loved soundtracks fill the room.

This concert experience is a tribute. It is not associated with, endorsed by or sponsored by the artist, their heirs or their official representatives.

On the day How it works

  1. Arrive early

    Arrive early

    Doors open 45 minutes before the concert. They close 5 minutes before it starts. Late entry is not permitted once the concert has started.

  2. Find your seat

    Find your seat

    Seats are not numbered: they are taken on a first-come, first-served basis within the zone on your ticket.

  3. Let the music take over

    Let the music take over

    Enjoy 60 minutes of live music surrounded by candles.

Reviews What guests are saying

4.8/5

based on 287 reviews

LF

Lisa F.

may 2024

Absolutely fabulous. Loved every second of it. They really got the crowd involved

FL

Florencia L.

may 2024

Excelent, couldn't be better. Harmony and cozy concert. Absolutely recommended

MC

Maddie C.

mar 2024

gorgeous!

AB

Abbie B.

may 2023

Absolutely amazing!!!! I would recommend!! I would probably go in further back to be honest, I was up front and if I went back I'd go into the further sections because it isn't a large theater so you're not missing anything, it lasted an hour and it was gorgeous!

JS

John S.

may 2023

Really enjoyable

LA

Lisa A.

may 2023

A truly magical night!

AS

Ana Paula S.

jul 2023

It was an amazing experience. Lovely, beautiful, funny... I highly recommend this concert.

CD

Con D.

jul 2023

really enjoyed the performance

UK

Una K.

jul 2023

Fantastic. A wonderful experience.

MK

Madeleine K.

jul 2023

Brilliant really enjoyed it well done to everyone

About the venueHolywell Music Room

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The Holywell Music Room, with access from Holywell Street, is said to be the oldest, purpose built music room in Europe, and hence England's first concert hall. It was designed by Thomas Camplin, former Vice- Principal of St Edmund Hall, and opened in July 1748. The interior has been restored to a near replica of the original and contains the only surviving Donaldson organ, built in 1790 by John Donaldson of Newcastle.

  • Address

    Holywell Street, Oxford, OX1 3SB

  • Parking

    There is no parking at the venue, and parking anywhere in Oxford city centre is extremely difficult: many central roads are barred to vehicles and the Oxford Zero Emissions Zone is in force. Visitors travelling by car are encouraged to use the Park and Ride buses. Oxpens Car Park, next to Oxford Ice Rink, is open 24/7 and is about a 20-minute walk from Holywell Music Room.

  • Accessibility

    Holywell Music Room is a fully accessible venue. Wheelchair and step-free access is on the left-hand side of the building, via a ramp from the street through the small side door. Allocated seating at floor level can be reserved for wheelchair users. Contact Fever at hello@feverup.com if you need any personalised assistance.

FAQs Frequently asked questions

What are the different ticket types?
There are four ticket types: Premium (front row seats), Zone A (excellent visibility), Zone B (good visibility) and Zone C (fair visibility).
Can I buy tickets at the venue?
Tickets are not available for purchase at the venue. All tickets must be purchased through the Fever app or website (www.feverup.com) prior to arriving at the event.
How do I book a ticket for my carer?
Guests requiring assistance throughout the experience are entitled to apply for one free pass for their personal assistant or support worker. Contact Fever through the Fever help centre with proof of needing a carer ticket. Once we receive this, we will provide you with the code of a voucher that you can use to purchase your free carer ticket. Please keep in mind that you will have to show this, along with your tickets, to enter the venue. Each carer's ticket will need to be purchased with at least one other full price ticket. Here are some of the documents we accept: middle or higher rate DLA for care and/or mobility; receipt of Personal Independence Payment (PIP); evidence of being severely sight impaired; CredAbility Access Card with at least one category requirement.
Is there an age requirement for the event?
All guests must be 8 years old or older to attend. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Where can I find my ticket?
You can find your ticket in the “Tickets” section of the Fever app, available on the Apple App Store and Google Play. Please remember to log in with the same login method used to make the purchase. You will also find your QR code in your purchase confirmation email.
Can I change my ticket?
Subject to availability, changes of date and/or time are permitted up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience. In that case, contact Fever through the Fever help centre indicating your ticket ID. Standard tickets are not refundable under any circumstances; only a Flexible Cancellation ticket can be refunded. For more information, see Fever's terms and conditions.
What is a Flexible Cancellation ticket?
A Flexible Cancellation ticket allows you to ask for a refund or exchange your ticket in case you decide not to attend the experience.
When can I return my Flexible Cancellation ticket?
Up to 48 hours before the experience starts. It becomes non-refundable if it is transferred.
What documents do I need to cancel my ticket?
No documentation is needed.
How long does a refund take and how will I receive it?
If you paid by credit card or PayPal, it takes 10 days or more to appear on your statement. If you paid with a voucher, you will receive a new voucher in the app.
Will I get a full refund?
Yes, except for the 10% Flexible Cancellation fee.
If I opt for an exchange, when will I receive the new ticket?
A voucher for the same value is issued immediately and can be used on the same experience.
Where is the experience taking place?
Holywell Music Room, Holywell St, Oxford OX1 3SB.
How do I get to the venue?
Holywell Music Room is situated in the centre of the city on Holywell Street, a short walk from Oxford Railway Station. There are regular rail and bus links, and use of the Park and Ride is recommended if travelling by car.
Is there food served?
Add a meal package at checkout to enjoy a discounted meal at The Folly Brasserie in Oxford, where a Candlelight set menu is served.
Can I bring animals?
Animals are not allowed, except for service animals.
Does this venue have disability access?
Holywell Music Room is a fully accessible venue. Wheelchair and step-free access is on the left-hand side of the building, via a ramp from the street through the small side door. Allocated seating at floor level can be reserved for wheelchair users. Contact Fever at hello@feverup.com if you need any personalised assistance.
Is there parking available?
Parking is extremely difficult anywhere in Oxford city centre and there is no parking available at the venue. Many roads in the centre are barred to vehicles, and the Oxford Zero Emissions Zone is in force. Visitors travelling by car are encouraged to use the Park and Ride buses; there is further information about car parking in Oxford on the City Council website. Oxpens Car Park, next to Oxford Ice Rink, is open 24/7 and is about a 20-minute walk from Holywell Music Room. A map of Oxford's Blue Badge parking is available on the Oxford Access Guide website.
Are the candles real? Are they flammable?
For everyone's safety, the candles are LED: they recreate the glow of a flame without real fire, so they don't burn and pose no risk.
Can I take photos or record videos? Can I use my phone during the performance?
Please keep your phone on silent throughout the performance. Photos and videos are only allowed when the musicians say so, and always without flash.
Is there a dress code? What should I wear?
There is no dress code. We recommend dressing comfortably, in clothes suited to the season.
How are seats assigned? Can we sit together?
Seats are not numbered: they are assigned on arrival, first come first served, within the zone you purchased. To sit together, your whole group needs to arrive at the same time with tickets for the same zone.

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Fri
18 Dec
18:30
20:30
Zone C
£25.50
+ £1.28 booking fee
Zone B
£32.50
+ £1.62 booking fee
Zone A
£36.00
+ £1.80 booking fee
Premium
£49.00
+ £2.45 booking fee
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