Christmas Music at Leighton House
Friday 4 December 2026, 7-9pm; doors open at 6:30pm
Celebrate Christmas with an enchanting evening of festive music, readings and traditions at Leighton House. Enjoy seasonal classics such as O Holy Night and In the Bleak Midwinter, alongside Music Hall favourites and, of course, opportunities to join in with some much-loved carols.
Surrounded by the magical interiors of Leighton House, this relaxed and atmospheric concert brings the spirit of Christmas to life for a very special evening.
In Partnership with Kensington Olympia Festival of Music and the Arts (KOFMA).
Useful information:
- Doors open at 6:30pm for the chance to explore the historic house.
- Concert runs from 7pm-8:30pm, including an interval.
- Doors close at 9pm.
- Festive refreshments will be available from the paid bar.
- Museum shop open throughout the evening.
- The concessionary rate is available to full-time students, under 35s, visitors with disabilities, visitors in receipt of Universal Credit or Jobseeker’s Allowance. Valid proof required upon arrival.
Meet Tom Wiliams
The Musical Director of the evening, Tom Williams, is currently Director of Music at St Matthew’s, Kensington Olympia. Prior to this, he was the choral director at St Martin-in-the-Fields, has worked with Bristol Old Vic on several projects and is the Artistic Director of the Clifton International Festival of Music. Tom is also much in demand as a speaker and has given talks on a range of subjects such as the use of allegory in the music of the Eton Choirbook.
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Friday 4 December 2026, 7-9pm; doors open at 6:30pm
Celebrate Christmas with an enchanting evening of festive music, readings and traditions at Leighton House. Enjoy seasonal classics such as O Holy Night and In the Bleak Midwinter, alongside Music Hall favourites and, of course, opportunities to join in with some much-loved carols.
Surrounded by the magical interiors of Leighton House, this relaxed and atmospheric concert brings the spirit of Christmas to life for a very special evening.
In Partnership with Kensington Olympia Festival of Music and the Arts (KOFMA).
Useful information:
- Doors open at 6:30pm for the chance to explore the historic house.
- Concert runs from 7pm-8:30pm, including an interval.
- Doors close at 9pm.
- Festive refreshments will be available from the paid bar.
- Museum shop open throughout the evening.
- The concessionary rate is available to full-time students, under 35s, visitors with disabilities, visitors in receipt of Universal Credit or Jobseeker’s Allowance. Valid proof required upon arrival.
Meet Tom Wiliams
The Musical Director of the evening, Tom Williams, is currently Director of Music at St Matthew’s, Kensington Olympia. Prior to this, he was the choral director at St Martin-in-the-Fields, has worked with Bristol Old Vic on several projects and is the Artistic Director of the Clifton International Festival of Music. Tom is also much in demand as a speaker and has given talks on a range of subjects such as the use of allegory in the music of the Eton Choirbook.
For updates on all of our upcoming events, sign up to our museums e-newsletter.
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