This Christmas, celebrations are well and truly underway across Dublin, many of them taking place in some of the magnificent religious structures around our beloved capital. We’ve found some of the most anticipated Christmas performances taking place in Dublin’s churches and cathedrals this holiday season.
Moya Brennan – An Irish Christmas
21 December, Monkstown Parish Church
Clannad front woman Moya Brennan will perform ‘An Irish Christmas’ at Monkstown Parish Church for its 13th year. The night will also feature a performance from special guest Liam O’Maonlai.
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The Key Notes Annual Christmas Concert
21-22 December, The Pepper Canister Church
The Key Notes will return this year with their annual concert featuring a selection of Christmas songs, old and new. The five-piece harmony group are excited to make be back, and promise a night of festive fun.
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New Dublin Voices – Christmas Family Concert
19 December, All Hallows Chapel
Enjoy a night of carols, stories, readings and poems at DCU’s All Hallows Chapel. New Dublin Voices present an evening of Christmas celebrations for the whole family.
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Classics at Christmas
18 December, Monkstown Parish Church
Enjoy an evening of your favourite Christmas tunes across a range of genres including contemporary, jazz, pop, and classic Christmas carols. The night features performances from singer Rebecca Winckworth, multi-instrumentalist Andy Dempsey and their award-winning band.
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Sing We Joyous All Together
15-16 December, St Ann’s Church
The Dublin Bach Singers present ‘Sing We Joyous All Together’, a performance of Christmas choral music and sing-along carols in St Anne’s Church this holiday season.
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Viennese Christmas Spectacular by Candlelight
15 December, St Patrick’s Cathedral
The UK-based London Concertante presents a romantic night of classical music by candlelight. From Tchaikovsky to Brahms, the evening is packed with a celebration of the world’s best composers.
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The Joy of Christmas
12 December, Christ Church Cathedral
This year, Park Singers will perform a collection of Christmas classics by candlelight. The award winning all-female choir will also showcase ‘A Ceremony of Carols’, written by Benjamin Britten.
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Noël – Mornington Singers Lunchtime Christmas Concert
11 December, St Ann’s Church
Join this family friendly evening of Christmas carols performed by Mornington Singers, with conductor Orla Flanagan.
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A Culwick Christmas
10 December, St Patrick’s Cathedral
The Culwick Choral Society presents an evening of traditional Christmas Carols, with conductor David Leigh. The choir will also be joined by the Boy Choristers of St. Patrick’s Cathedral Choir during the night.
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The Guinness Choir Dublin Christmas Carol Concert with Tolü Makay
5 December, St Patrick’s Cathedral
To mark their 70th anniversary, The Guinness Choir will perform a selection of Christmas carols from all across the globe. The evening will also feature a performance from singer Tolü Makay.
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