Choirs by CandlelightTuesday 7th July
Primary and secondary school choirs unite for a large-scale community performance — a truly atmospheric evening.
Event
Why people should come
One of the most beautiful evenings in the festival programme — and one that belongs entirely to the young voices of New Brighton.
Primary and secondary school choirs come together for a single, large-scale performance in Floral Pavilion Blue Room. Candlelit, communal and completely uplifting — this is the kind of event that stays with you long after the last note fades.
There's something genuinely moving about hearing so many young voices fill a beautiful church together. Whether you're a parent in the audience or a complete stranger to the performers, Choirs by Candlelight has a way of stopping you in your tracks. Come ready to feel something.
- Primary and secondary school choirs performing together in one spectacular showt
- Set inside the Floral Pavilion Blue Room by candlelight
- A large-scale community performance unlike anything else in the festival
- Deeply local, deeply moving — and genuinely not to be missed
- A warm, welcoming evening for all ages and all music lovers
What to expect
An evening that unfolds gently and stays with you. Here's how the night flows.
Arrival
Doors open 30 minutes before the performance. Take your time finding your seat and let the candlelit atmosphere of Floral Pavilion Blue Room work its magic from the moment you walk in.
The performance
Primary and secondary school choirs take turns and come together for a programme of choral music — filling the church with sound in a way that only a large community choir can..
The combined finale
All choirs unite for a closing performance together — the moment the whole evening builds toward, and the one most likely to raise the hairs on the back of your neck.
After the show
Stay to congratulate the performers and share the moment with the wider community. The festival continues across New Brighton — there's plenty more to explore this weekend.
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Love this event, help keep the festival thriving
We keep ticket prices as low as we can so that no family misses out on an evening like this. Your support makes that possible.
Why your support matters
- Keeps ticket prices low so every family can afford to come
- Covers venue hire, production and coordination across multiple schools
- Gives young singers a real, large-scale performance to work toward
- Brings the whole community together in one room for one night
Plan your visit
Everything you need to know before heading to St James' Church for the evening.
Getting there
Floral Pavilion Blue Room. It's a short walk from New Brighton train station and easily reachable by bus via the town centre. Street parking is available on Magazine Lane and nearby roads. New Brighton is a compact town so most of the festival is within easy walking distance — consider making a full evening of it.
Accessibility
Floral Pavilion Blue Room has step-free access to the main entrance. Accessible seating is available — please let us know in advance if you have specific requirements so we can ensure you're well placed for the performance. The church is an older building so some areas may have limited access. Contact us before your visit and we'll do everything we can to help plan your evening.
Need help?
For ticketing queries or access requirements, contact us at lauriesmith@hfcmat.com. Tickets are available online and can be collected at the door from 30 minutes before the performance begins. Please arrive in good time — seating is allocated and the atmosphere inside is well worth arriving early to enjoy. or Email lauriesmith@hfcmat.com
An evening you'll carry with you
Hundreds of young voices. One beautiful church. An atmosphere that no recording could ever capture. Book your tickets now and be part of one of the most special nights in the festival.
6–11 July · New Brighton, Wirral
Organised by C Change Creativity Collaborative in partnership with Love New Brighton & the New Brighton Partnership
Contact: lauriesmith@hfcmat.com
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