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A photo taken at the Cancer Research UK Carol Concert at St Paul’s Cathedral in 2019.

Cancer Research UK Carol Concert 2025

Welcome to Cancer Research UK’s largest philanthropic event, combining the magic of Christmas with the importance of raising vital funds for Cancer Research UK.

Event details

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Date

Tuesday 16 December 2025

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Time

19:00-20:15

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Venue

St Paul’s Cathedral

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Tickets

From £15

About the event

Join us for a breathtaking carol concert at the iconic St Paul’s Cathedral. Since its inception in 1994, the concert has provided over £6m in fundraising for our life-saving research. 

For those that choose to enjoy the evening to its fullest, we are hosting a beautiful pre-concert champagne reception and post-concert gala dinner in the crypt. If you’re interested in purchasing a ticket or table to enjoy the full evening, do not hesitate to contact us for more information.

The Cancer Research UK Carol Concert 2022

Thank you for your support!

In 2022, the concert was held in Trafalgar Square’s beautiful St Martin-in-the-Fields, and featured readings from some of the UK’s best-loved actors, including Katherine Parkinson, Simon Callow, Minnie Driver, John Heffernan, Phoebe Dynevor and Trevor Dion Nicholas.  

These were perfectly complimented by beautiful arrangements from the world-class ORA singers and some well-known festive carols for all the guests to enjoy. 

After the concert concluded, guests took a short stroll across Trafalgar Square’s Christmas Market to The National Gallery for an intimate champagne reception followed by a three-course meal in the Rausing Room - surrounded by an outstanding collection of works by the old masters. During the dinner guests enjoyed exclusive performances from Margaret Keys, Ronnie Scott's jazz trio and Trevor Dion Nicholas. 

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200+

people attended the Cancer Research UK Carol Concert 2022.

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£230.000

raised at the 2022 event.

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6m

fundraised for our life-saving research since its inception in 1994.

Meet this year's sponsors, partners and prize donors

  • St Paul's Cathedral

  • Financial Times

  • Champagne de Lossy

  • And more to come, please contact us if you’re interested in supporting the event

Some of our previous sponsors and prize donors:

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  • Champagne de Lossy 

  • Financial Times 

  • Ramon Bilbao  

  • Angels Costume Suppliers  

  • Bamford 

  • Enotia & Co Importers  

  • Financial Times  

  • Hildon Water 

  • Linda Meredith 

  • Maison Samadi  

  • Penguin Books 

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  • RUUBY  

  • Sirplus  

  • The Great Wine Company 

  • Trinny London 

  • Avon Foundation for Women 

  • The Nautilus Maldives 

  • Armand de Brignac Champagne 

  • Greenwich Christmas Trees 

  • Armit Wines 

  • Shi Wei 

  • Fortnum & Mason 

Contact us

If you have a question or you’d like to learn more about our carol concert, please don’t hesitate to contact us.