Medieval Carols By Candlelight
Tuesday 15 December 2026
The National Centre For Early Music, York, YO1 9TL
Brought to you by Elderwood, step into an evening of medieval and traditional carols performed by candlelight at the National Centre for Early Music, one of the city's most atmospheric historic settings. Perfect for anyone curious about early music, no prior knowledge needed, this is a warm and welcoming introduction to a sound world far older than the classical concert hall.
Featuring two voices alongside harp, fiddle, and percussion, the programme brings centuries-old carols and winter folk songs vividly to life, performed with the intimacy and warmth they were written for. Let the candlelight and the music transport you back through time, to an evening that feels closer to folklore than formal concert.
Whether you're a longtime lover of early music or simply looking for something different this Christmas, get your tickets now for Medieval Carols by Candlelight.
Angela Hicks and Jessica Conway - voice
May Robertson - fiddle
Clara Hyder - harp
Louise Anna Duggan - percussion
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The National Centre for Early Music is based in a medieval church in York. Home of the internationally acclaimed York Early Music Festival, the NCEM promotes a year-round series of jazz, world, folk and early music concerts as well as a thriving education programme and Venue Hire.
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ABBA Hits. Mystery Quartet
Saturday 19 December 2026
The National Centre For Early Music (NCEM), York
From the irresistible energy of Dancing Queen and Mamma Mia to the heartfelt emotion of The Winner Takes It All, the unforgettable music of ABBA comes to life in a vibrant new concert programme performed by Mystery Quartet.
Presented at the National Centre for Early Music in York, a contemporary venue renowned for its excellent acoustics and intimate atmosphere, the concert invites audiences to rediscover some of the most celebrated songs in pop history through original instrumental arrangements.
ABBA’s music is instantly recognisable: radiant melodies, sophisticated harmonies and infectious rhythms, often accompanied by an unexpected undercurrent of tenderness and melancholy. These contrasting qualities are explored through fresh arrangements, revealing new colours and nuances within songs that have united generations of listeners.
The programme brings together exhilarating dance-floor anthems, lyrical ballads and enduring favourites, including Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, Waterloo, The Winner Takes It All, Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!, Money, Money, Money and more.
More than half a century after ABBA’s international breakthrough with Waterloo, their songs remain as immediate, joyful and emotionally resonant as ever. This concert celebrates that extraordinary musical legacy in an intimate live setting, inviting audiences to experience familiar melodies from a fresh perspective.
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The Best Of The Queen. Mystery Quartet
Saturday 19 December 2026
The National Centre For Early Music (NCEM), York
Join us at the National Centre for Early Music in York for an evening dedicated to the unforgettable music of Queen, performed by a quartet formation of Mystery Quartet.
Are you ready for one of the most electrifying rock concerts of the season?
The famous songs of the legendary rock band Queen will come to life in a vibrant performance filled with powerful energy, exclusive arrangements and the timeless spirit of rock music.
The programme features some of Queen’s most iconic hits: We Will Rock You, Bohemian Rhapsody, I Want To Break Free, A Kind Of Magic, We Are The Champions and The Show Must Go On — everything at once for the complete enjoyment of your soul, body and heart.
Immerse yourself in the legendary sound world of Queen and enjoy a concert celebrating one of the most influential bands in rock history.
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