# Event Details - **Event Name**: A Festival of Nine Lesson and Carols - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 21 Dec, 2025 at 05:30 pm – Sun, 21 Dec, 2025 at 06:30 pm - **Event Description**: A chance to hear those best-known readings of the prophecy and birth of Christ interspersed with carols and anthems.About this EventThe St Bride’s Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols on Sunday 21st December at 5:30pm is a wonderful opportunity to hear the full range of readings in the now famous service devised for King’s College, Cambridge in 1918 by Eric Milner-White.The congregation sings Christmas hymns ranging from Once In Royal David’s City to O Come, All Ye Faithful and we also have the opportunity to hear a number of contrasting pieces from the wide repertoire of Advent and Christmas music which St Bride’s Choir sings.ADMISSIONThe service is open to all, ticketless and free to attend.Many of our Advent events are very busy; please reserve a spot for early admission to the church (30 minutes before the event) to avoid disappointment.125 places will be held for later admission via the West Door (15 minutes before the service starts) for those who arrive on the day without registration.If you need assistance with this please contact the office on 020 7427 0133 or email stb@stbrides.com.=========================SUPPORT ST BRIDE'SSt Bride’s is wholly reliant on and deeply grateful for the generous support of our visitors and congregation without which this service could not happen.This event is free to attend, but we hope you might consider making a donation to support our work, our magnificent Wren church, and the internationally-acclaimed music-making you will hear.You can make a Donation on EventBrite when completing your reservation; or donate by cash or contactless at church; or via our JustGiving page.=========================MUSICThis music for this service will include some old favourites, such as Andrew Carter’s arrangement of I wonder as I wander, but will also feature two contrasting contemporary carols, both suggested by choir members – Clive Osgood’s lyrical setting of the Coventry Carol and Ding Dong Diggety by Janet Wheeler – a jazzy re-working of the classic carol “Ding dong merrily on high.”https://youtu.be/0taZLzYD7yUADDITIONAL INFORMATIONDirections to St Bride's Church and information about accessibility are available on our Visit Us page.If you register for early admission please arrive 30 minutes before the service. Your place may need to be released to others queuing if you arrive later than this. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/a-festival-of-nine-lesson-and-carols/100001819650937939 - **Event Categories**: festivals, nonprofit, music, entertainment, christmas - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: London - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: St Bride's Church, Fleet Street - **lat**: 51.5137695 - **long**: -0.105544 - **full address**: St Bride's Church, Fleet Street, Fleet Street, London, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: A Festival of Nine Lesson and Carols - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/3391ca2dc9487be3f1253ac5d0b5f8738689ccb120b3f458dc0dbbb23362ed87-rimg-w1200-h600-dc2f1405-gmir.jpg?v=1761958727 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is A Festival of Nine Lesson and Carols being held? - **A:** A Festival of Nine Lesson and Carols takes place on Sun, 21 Dec, 2025 at 05:30 pm to Sun, 21 Dec, 2025 at 06:30 pm at St Bride's Church, Fleet Street, Fleet Street, London, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing A Festival of Nine Lesson and Carols? - **A:** A Festival of Nine Lesson and Carols is organized by St Bride's Church. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** A Festival of Nine Lesson and Carols is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in London, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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