Festive Events at Union Chapel
14 November 2025
Celebrate the festive season with us – we have something for everyone! As the days get darker, join us at our magical Carols By Candlelight service, a beautiful folk concert, or an enjoyable evening of Christmas songs and cheer. Don’t miss out: come and see what this gorgeous Victorian Gothic chapel has to offer this winter.
Rebecca Ferguson | Tuesday 2 December
Singing Christmas classics as well as songs from her solo albums, let Rebecca Furguson’s soulful voice transport you. Celebrate the Christmas season in style with this intimate performance.
Christmas Organ Recital with Thomas Trotter | Wednesday 3 December
Get into the festive spirit with one of Britain’s most admired organists for our first Christmas recital in four years, following the success of our organ repair works.
Persian Rug Exhibition & Sale | Saturday 6 December & Sunday 7 December
A unique and beautiful Christmas present, come and view the selection of antique, heirloom, and hand-crafted Persian rugs. Delicious Iranian food will be available for you to enjoy while you browse – what's not to love?!
Grab your tickets here for free entry between 10am-2pm to come and go as you please
Eliza Carthy & John Boden’s Wassail | Friday 12 December
Two giants of the UK folk scene are here to spread good cheer on the darkest days of the year. Expect illuminated Christmas trees, incredible vocals, and some of the oldest seasonal songs in the English canon.
The Big Christmas London Sing | Saturday 13 December
For the first time, The BIG Christmas Sing comes to London! A 150-strong choir will be joined by special guests – gospel singer Claudina Edwards, young talent winner Charlotte Traynor, and soulful Eban Brown - in a glittering festive extravaganza.
Cara Dillon: Upon A Winter’s Night | Tuesday 16 December
The folk icon welcomes you to her annual, much-loved tour Once Upon a Winter’s Night. An evening of ethereal vocals and Christmas spirit is guaranteed.
Pixie Lott | Wednesday 17 December
This sparkling Christmas concert marks a first taste of her new music that we can expect to hear more of in late-2025 and beyond. Audiences will be treated to favourite hits, new tracks, and Christmas classics.
Ben Barnes | Saturday 20 December
Join the acclaimed musician/songwriter/actor at an intimate concert to celebrate the joy of the holiday season.
Carols By Candlelight | Sunday 21 December
The much-loved service returns! see the Chapel lit by candles, as we join in carols old and new, spoken word and prayer, featuring our historic pipe organ, Union Chapel Voices and Union Chapel Community Singers, and more.
This is a very popular event open to all so we are introducing free tickets, with donations of £10 encouraged to help cover the costs of hosting the event and to support the ongoing work of Union Chapel Church.
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Union Chapel is also home to the charity The Margins Project, supporting those facing homelessness and wider social justice issues, who will host the annual 'Margins Christmas Lunch' again this year, welcoming over 100 people to share a nutritious meal in a warm welcoming environment that celebrates community, dignity and companionship
This Winter, if you can, please donate to support The Margins Project's work that supports through food, advice, referrals, engagement, training, and empowerment.
Learn More About Margins & Donate
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