Evensong during Michaelmas Term at Kings College Chapel

Michaelmas Term being 8th Oct to 6th Dec 2024

This is the most special thing that anyone can do when they visit Cambridge. Allowing the public to enjoy Evensong is an incredibly generous gift by the college and it must be appreciated as a privilege. There are lots of things to do in Cambridge but this should be at the top of anyone’s list. Soak up the voices of the choir under the vaulted ceiling of Kings College Chapel. Bask in the splendour and the majesty of this remarkable chapel and it’s talented members of the college.

As a visitor we recommend that you arrive at 4:55pm at the front entrance to the college on Kings Parade and then you will be at the front of the queue that will form behind you. 5pm they will let you into the college and make your way to the south door. 5:15pm you will be allowed into the chapel and be directed to a seat. 5:30pm Evensong will start.

There is no need to sing or pray but stand up when everyone else stands up and sit down when everyone else sits down.

Be respectful by dressing appropriately, not talking and not taking photographs.

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DETAILED INFORMATION

Easter Term Evensong will start on Tuesday 3rd October and runs nearly non-stop until Friday 1st December 2023.

*Closed Mondays’

Easter Sunday has a morning Holy Eucharist at 10:30am and a special Festival Evensong at 3:30pm

Wednesdays’ are the Kings Voices being students and choristers

Thursdays’ is Holy Eucharist

Sundays’ is Holy Eucharist at 10:30am and Evensong at 3:30pm

Evensong does not operate during Christmas but there are lots of winter concerts to enjoy. Evensong and coral services start back up again on Tuesday 16th January 2024 for the Lent Term finishing on Friday 15th March for Easter. You can always check future term dates here: https://www.cam.ac.uk/about-the-university/term-dates-and-calendars

For more detailed information about what you may bring and precisely what service is on visit: http://www.kings.cam.ac.uk/events/chapel-services.html

PANTO SEASON!

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Your carriage awaits… The Arts Theatre’s spectacular family pantomime returns with the most magical rags-to-riches tale of all: CINDERELLA.

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Mill Road Winter Fair 2024

The 2024 Fair will be on Saturday 7th December, 10.30am to 4.30pm. Such a great local residents event. 

Amazing food and drink from around the world

Enjoy something delicious at food stalls, cafés and venues all along Mill Road or visit the Food Fair in Gwydir Street car park.

Fantastic live music and performance

With the main music stages at Donkey Common, Ditchburn Gardens, St Barnabas Church, Argyle Street Housing Co-op, St Philip’s and near Thoday Street, plus many busking spots along the street, there’s something for everyone.

Locally-made crafts and goodies

You’ll find plenty to choose from all along the street, with even more at Donkey Common, Petersfield Green, Ditchburn Gardens, Headly Street and near Sedgwick Street. There’s also work from local artists at the Six Bells, David Parr House and Romsey Mill.

Highlights for us include

Mulled Cider from the Cambridge Cider Company: https://www.thecambridgecidercompany.co.uk/

Nygel Reggae music

Chinese Dumplings

Jerk Chicken at the The Devonshire Arms

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This is an event to just chance upon and will remain with you for ever in your festive heart.

Enjoying a pint in Cambridge’s most famous pub and all of a sudden the student men’s choir from Kings start singing carols in the courtyard whilst wearing festive jumpers and woolly hats lit by the lights of the Christmas tree. Does it get better than that?

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Nine Lessons & Carols at Kings College Chapel – 24th Dec

For over 100years there has been a tradition of having a festival of nine lessons and carols in the chapel at Kings College on Christmas Eve.

‘Once in Royal David City’ is always the first carol. It includes a new carol created for the occasion each year. There are various readings from the bible.

This festival of Nine Lessons & Carols will be live on BBC Radio 4 and the BBC World Service. It will also be transmitted by 400 radio stations across the US.

It must be noted this is not ‘Carols’ from Kings’, which is recorded by the BBC earlier in the year and televised across the nation on Christmas Eve.

Invitation to attend in person is by Ballot and anyone can apply by using the form here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=01I293EaDU-VoV-yA05Qk8EawHNejipMjZbrbcawAM9UQkk3MjBLNk5NVlJMR0g2R1cyNVBZUU5NNS4u

It is possible to queue at the porter’s lodge on the day and if anyone with a ticket can’t make it places become available. Some people queue all morning so expect not to get a ticket.

For more information about the festival and some lovely words from the Dean of the Chapel, Stephen Cherry click here: https://www.kings.cam.ac.uk/chapel/a-festival-of-nine-lessons-and-carols 

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PANTO SEASON!

It’s behind you!

Your carriage awaits… The Arts Theatre’s spectacular family pantomime returns with the most magical rags-to-riches tale of all: CINDERELLA.

More information here: https://www.cambridgeartstheatre.com/whats-on/cinderella-2024

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