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Grand Concert of Traditional Christmas Carols
Trade the city chill for a dose of festive warmth as a full symphonic orchestra and choir breathe new life into timeless holiday classics. Whether you want to sing along or simply soak up the soaring harmonies, this grand musical celebration captures the true spirit of the season.
Eglise Saint-Sulpice (Paris 6th)
About
Experience the festive spirit at the Saint-Sulpice church during the Grand Concert of Traditional Christmas Carols. This musical gathering showcases the Hélios Orchestra and the Hélios Éphémère Choir, accompanied by talented soloists. The program features legendary pieces ranging from classic carols to masterpieces by Bach and Handel, with the audience invited to join in on familiar melodies. This immersive event is fully accessible to wheelchair users as well as the deaf and hard of hearing community. Tickets are available for this seasonal celebration, with prices ranging from 20 to 60 euros.
Grand Christmas Concert with the Hélios Orchestra, the Hélios Ephémère Choir, traditional carols, soloists, choirs, Symphony Orchestra and audience participation.
Program: "We Wish you a Merry Christmas" (British), "O Christmas Tree" (German), "He is born the divine child" (French), "Angels We Have Heard on High" (French), "The March of the Kings" by Bizet, "Joy to the World" by Handel, "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" by Mendelssohn, "Jingle Bells" by James Pierpont, "O Holy Night" by Adolphe Adam, "Silent Night" by Franz Gruber, "Petit Papa Noël" by Henri Martinet, "Ave Maria" by Charles Gounod, "Entre le bœuf et l’âne gris" by François Gevaert, "Hymn to the Night" by Rameau, "Adeste Fideles" by John Francis Wade, "Ave Maria" by Camille Saint-Saëns, "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" by Bach, "The Shepherd's Farewell" by Hector Berlioz, "Flower Duet" from Lakmé, "Es ist ein Ros’ entsprungen" Oratorio by Camille Saint-Saëns, Tollite Hostias by Camille Saint-Saëns
Our take on this event
Located in the 6th arrondissement, the Saint-Sulpice church provides a stunning backdrop for a symphonic evening dedicated to the sounds of the season. Featuring the Hélios Orchestra and a specialized choir, the concert presents a wide array of works, including We Wish you a Merry Christmas, Handel’s Joy to the World, and Gounod’s Ave Maria. The performance also highlights orchestral arrangements by Saint-Saëns, Rameau, and Berlioz, creating a diverse and historical musical journey through Christmas traditions.
The performances take place on three distinct evenings: Sunday, December 20, 2026, from 21:00 to 22:00; Tuesday, December 22, 2026, from 20:45 to 22:00; and Saturday, December 26, 2026, from 21:00 to 22:15. Organizers have ensured the venue is welcoming to all, with full wheelchair accessibility and accommodations provided for deaf and hearing-impaired attendees. Tickets can be purchased at prices between 20 and 60 euros.
