A Magical Christmas at the Minster
Believe in the magic of Christmas
We are delighted to invite you to celebrate the festive season with us this year at Reading Minster.
Join us for a relaxed, interactive, family-friendly event featuring some fantastic local performers and classic carols.
Saturday 5th December 2026
📍 Reading Minster, Chain Street, Reading, RG1 2HX
⭐ Refreshments from 3pm with the main event taking place at 4pm-5.30pm
We have a range of tickets available, including £3 tickets for children, £12 tickets for adults and various family options!
Children (and adults!) are encouraged to dress up in festive clothes and accessories and join in the fun.
All proceeds will go towards PACT’s work supporting children, families and our local community.
Ticket bookings close at 11.59pm Friday 4th December.
If you have any questions, please email Julie.Maclean@pactcharity.org.
We can’t wait to watch the Christmas magic unfold! 🌟🎄
We are delighted to be joined this year by…
Readiophonics
Readiophonics is an award-winning a capella community vocal group based in Reading, who recently celebrated their tenth anniversary.
Universal Voices
Universal Voices is a community choir open to all boys and girls aged 7-12 at the Institute of Education, University of Reading.
Nolan Chenchery
Nolan is a 17-year-old composer and musician from Reading. He is passionate about creating and performing music!
Saint Sebastian Wokingham Band
Saint Sebastian Wokingham Band is Berkshire’s premier brass band, bringing a wide variety of music to the community since 1931. They were promoted to 1st section in 2025.
Compere
Chief Elf Ben
Ben Stone, who works in PACT’s Digital Hub team, will be our cheeky elf running the show this year!
Take a watch of last year’s event!
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I really enjoyed the [PACT] carol concert. It was a lovely friendly event, and we felt welcome from the moment we arrived. I enjoyed listening to the local choirs and joining in with the ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’ – it felt like a proper community event.
Mum of PACT volunteer and carol concert attendee
I have had the pleasure of attending PACT’s annual Carol Concert for many years. It is a wonderful way to celebrate the festive season and without doubt it is the most heartwarming and uplifting family event. It is made all the more moving by the range of contributors, music and location.
PACT volunteer and carol concert attendee
This is a family-friendly, inspiring and positive event which fills me with such joy every time I attend. There is something so special about the location, the singing and happiness that you see at this event. I love to volunteer and know that I am contributing to amazing work one raffle ticket at a time!
PACT volunteer and carol concert attendee
