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Grand Concert of Traditional Christmas Carols
Let your heart warm up to the magic of the holidays with a grand symphonic concert dedicated to timeless seasonal melodies. From legendary carols to delicate choral arrangements, you are invited to join the orchestra for an unforgettable festive sing-along.
Église de La Madeleine (Paris 8th)
About
Experience the festive spirit at the Grand concert de chants traditionnels de Noël, held at the Église de La Madeleine on December 21 and 23, 2026. Conducted by Matthieu Cabanes, the Orchestre Hélios and the Chœur Hélios Éphémère perform a repertoire of timeless classics, ranging from Joy to the World to Minuit Chrétien. This symphonic event invites the audience to participate in singing traditional carols and is fully wheelchair accessible, as well as equipped for deaf and hard-of-hearing attendees. Join this musical celebration in the heart of Paris from 20:00 to 22:00 for a memorable evening of holiday music.
Hélios Orchestra with the Hélios Éphémère Choir, conducted by Matthieu Cabanes. A grand Christmas concert featuring traditional carols, soloists, choirs, a symphony orchestra, and audience participation.
Program: "We Wish you a Merry Christmas" (British), "O Christmas Tree" (German), "He is Born, the Divine Christ 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, "Between the Ox and the Gray Donkey" by François Gevaert, "Hymn to the Night" by Rameau, "O Come, All Ye Faithful" 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
The Église de La Madeleine hosts two evenings of holiday music on December 21 and 23, 2026. Led by conductor Matthieu Cabanes, the Orchestre Hélios and the Chœur Hélios Éphémère present a rich program featuring soloists and symphonic arrangements of traditional carols. The selection includes renowned pieces such as Bach's Jesus, Joy of Man's Desiring, Handel's Joy to the World, and various international favorites like Jingle Bells and Silent Night. The concert is designed to be interactive, with opportunities for the audience to join the choir in singing some of the most beloved carols.
Performances run from 20:45 to 22:00. Ticket prices range from 20 to 70 euros. The venue is fully accessible to wheelchair users, and the event is specifically adapted to be inclusive for deaf and hard-of-hearing guests, ensuring everyone can enjoy the performance in the historic setting of the 8th arrondissement.
