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Viennese Christmas Spectacular by Candlelight

Guests enjoy a festive concert celebrating the Viennese musical tradition with orchestral and vocal classics performed alongside soprano Claire Wild. The programme features famous works by Johann Strauss II such as The Blue Danube, Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka, and the Die Fledermaus Overture, alongside selections from Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker and The Sleeping Beauty. The performance also spotlights the golden age of operetta with vocal favourites from Lehár and Suppé in a candlelit cathedral setting.

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Tickets

VIP £63.85 (£60.00 + £3.85 fees, including taxes); Band A £48.02 (£45.00 + £3.02 fees, including taxes); Band B £36.41 (£34.00 + £2.41 fees, including taxes); Band C (Restricted View) £25.00 (£23.19 + £1.81 fees, including taxes). VIP includes reserved seating in the front section of the main nave, a complimentary drink from the bar and a CD of your choice; the VIP information also says reserved seating in the front two rows of the nave.

Hours

Doors open 6:45 pm; concert begins 7:30 pm.

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

The Close

Food & Drink

A bar is available, and VIP tickets include a complimentary drink.

Parking

Limited Blue Badge parking is available within Cathedral Close; taxi drop-off points are near the entrance.

Accessibility

Provides step-free access via designated entrances, wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and an induction hearing loop system.

Pets

Assistance dogs, including guide dogs, are welcome throughout the cathedral.

Going?

Location

Norwich Cathedral · The Close, Norwich, NR1 4DH Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ ⚪ (3/5)

Best For

Classical music and viennese operetta fans

Vibe

Elegant and festive

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Choose your preferred seat promptly after entering, since seating is unreserved within each band and allocated first come, first served.
  • Consider a VIP ticket if you want reserved seating, a complimentary bar drink and a CD to collect at the concert.
  • Blue Badge parking within Cathedral Close is limited; taxi drop-off points are available near the cathedral entrance.
  • Use the designated step-free entrances if needed, and take care on potentially uneven paths and surfaces around Cathedral Close.
  • Allow approximately two hours for the concert, including its short interval.

Special Events & Promotions

  • VIP tickets include reserved seating, a complimentary drink and a CD to collect at the concert.

Links & Contact

Run by London Concertante

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the concert suitable for all ages?

Yes. The concert is described as suitable for audiences of all ages.

How does seating work?

Seating is unreserved within each band, with seats allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

What is included with a VIP ticket?

VIP tickets include reserved seating in the front section of the main nave, a complimentary drink from the bar and a CD to collect at the concert.

Is food or drink available?

There is a bar at the venue. A complimentary drink from the bar is included with VIP tickets.

How long should I allow for the concert?

The concert lasts approximately two hours, including a short interval.

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