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Live music at Gibside Chapel this Christmas

We have a magical line‑up of Christmas performances from a range of local groups, at no extra charge.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

This winter Gibside’s historic chapel will be filled with seasonal sound, from instrumental favourites to festive classics.

• Sunday 13th December. The Cobweb Orchestra will be weaving their magic through a narrated journey of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker

• Sunday 20 December. Felling Male Voice Choir will be bringing their playfulness to some show‑stopping, razzle-dazzle numbers

• Wednesday 23 & Monday 28 December, Bob Pullen, a classical pianist performing well‑loved pieces from Bach to Beethoven

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Accessibility

Wheelchair access into the chapel is via a stair climber. Please ask at Visitor Reception for assistance upon arrival.

Meeting point

Gibside Chapel.

What to bring and wear

Please dress warmly, the chapel is chilly in winter.

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