Sounds of Christmas 2026 - Concert & Carols

Join the orchestra, choir and various soloists for an evening of festive music and Christmas favourites - perfect for the whole family and a wonderful way to begin the holiday season. Enjoy the sparkling Sleigh Ride, the exciting rhythms of Piazzolla's Libertango, the famous 'Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy' from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite, and traditional Christmas carols. Come along with your family and friends, enjoy the music, sing along to some favourite carols, and share in the joy of Christmas together. On The Programme – ● Pie Jesu, by Andrew Lloyd Webber ● Libertango, by Piazzola ● Troika, by Prokofiev ● Sleigh Ride by Leroy Anderson ● Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy from "The Nutcracker Suite" by Tchaikovsky ● Fanfare, by Brian Balmages ● English Folk Song Suite, by Vaughan Williams ● Choir - 12 Days of Christmas and Jesus Child - John Rutter ● Singing of Christmas Carols with choir and full orchestra Music Directors: Antun Poljanich (Auckland Youth Orchestra) and Peter Watts (Cathedral Choir) AYO reserves the right to change the programme. • See the Cathedral's website for detailed information about amenities, parking and arriving by public transport. • Needing space for a wheelchair? Please let us know once you have booked your tickets, and we will gladly reserve a suitable space for you and your party.