Save the Date:
Commonwealth Christmas Concert 2026

8th of December 2026

St James's Piccadilly

Our Commonwealth Christmas Concert is a fantastic event to celebrate Christmas with Purpose.

Enjoy a magical evening at Christmas this year, by joining us in a magical venue with musicians from around the Commonwealth.

In 2025, we were hosted by the incomparable Gyles Brandreth. Tthe concert brought together world-class performers from across the Commonwealth, including Maltese tenor Joseph Calleja and his daughter Clara Calleja, violinist Braimah Kanneh-Mason and pianist Jeneba Kanneh-Mason, alongside Canadian pianist Spencer Klymyshyn and British-Indian composer and pianist Rekesh Chauhan.

An enchanting evening of classical music and festive warmth, featuring Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring, Deep River, Panis Angelicus, and Ding Dong Merrily on High, all illuminated by the soft glow of candlelight. The evening featured festive readings by Geri Halliwell-Horner and Ayesha Dharker, adding warmth and reflection to this celebration of Commonwealth creativity and unity.

Make sure to get your ticket this year!

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Commonwealth Christmas Concert 2026