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Experience highlights Why you'll love it

Christmas Classics on strings
From traditional carols to festive pop favourites, the Christmas songs everyone knows, played by a string quartet in a candlelit church.

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

An extraordinary setting
Experience this unique concert in a stunning candlelit setting.
Program The music that awaits you
- Dance of the Sugar Plum FairyPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
- Greensleeves (What Child Is This)William Chatterton Dix
- Carol of the BellsMykola Leontovych
- O Holy NightAdolphe Adam
- O Christmas TreeErnst Anschütz
- We Wish you a Merry ChristmasArthur Warrell
- Let It SnowJule Styne
- Feliz NavidadJosé Feliciano
- Jingle BellsJames L. Pierpont
- Rocking Around the Christmas TreeBrenda Lee
- Love Is All AroundWet Wet Wet
- Let It Go from FrozenKristen Anderson-Lopez
- Once upon a DecemberLiz Callaway
- Maestro from The HolidayHans Zimmer
- It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like ChristmasMichael Bublé
- Last ChristmasWham!
- All I Want for Christmas Is YouMariah Carey
Performers
- String quartetParadiso Strings
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In short About the concert
A Candlelight concert of Christmas Classics, played live by a string quartet at St Mary's Catholic Church in Ipswich. Surrounded by the glow of candles, the church becomes the setting for a festive programme that runs from traditional carols to modern Christmas hits.
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

Arrive early
Doors open 30 minutes before the concert. Late entry is not permitted once the concert has started.

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

Let the music take over
Enjoy 60 minutes of live music surrounded by candles.
Reviews What guests are saying
4.6/5
based on 8477 reviews
Tia B.
oct 2026
Beautiful venue, great music!
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sep 2026
Perfect!
Сергій Ш.
sep 2026
A wonderful performance. A lovely atmosphere.
Pat F
sep 2026
Loved it thank you
Charlotte Rose D.
apr 2025
An amazing, magic experience!
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mar 2025
Forgot all about the worries of everyday life, a fantastic experience
Nazlican T.
mar 2025
This was a wonderful experience. A huge thank you to everyone who worked on this and presented it to us.
Gabriella E.
mar 2025
Highly recommended
Steini S.
mar 2025
Beautiful and well organised show
Dinesh k.
mar 2025
It's was absolutely amazing i loved it
Paola M.
mar 2025
Amazing musicians
Orsolya B.
mar 2025
It was amazing. Thank you for the musicians to give us such a beautiful experience! We will definitely go again. 🤗
Elle R.
mar 2025
A wonderful sensory experience. Very relaxing, and in a beautiful location. Just what I needed.
Claire n.
mar 2025
Great atmosphere. Would definitely recommend
About the venueSt Mary's Catholic Church, Ipswich Catholic Community

St Mary’s Catholic Church in Ipswich is a cherished heritage landmark, renowned for its striking Gothic Revival architecture and rich history. Dating back to the 19th century, the church features soaring arches, intricate detailing, and beautiful stained-glass windows.
Address
1B Elizabeth St, Woodend, 4305
Parking
There is limited on-site parking at the church. Street parking is available on Elizabeth Street, Mary Street, Roseberry Parade and Ellenborough Street, with additional parking in the Ipswich Council car park off Roseberry Parade.
Accessibility
The venue is wheelchair accessible. There are ramps on either side of the main staircase leading up to the church from Elizabeth Street, and the accessible entrance is on the car park side, where a ramp is positioned.
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