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This longstanding tradition has become an essential part of Christmas in New York City. This service of music and light combines carillon, organ, harp, and all the choirs of The Riverside Church, culminating in a ritual sharing of candlelight illuminating the nave. The Candlelight Carol Festival will take place in person at The Riverside Church in the City of New York and is also viewable anywhere in the world via livestream. Musical prelude begins at 3:00 PM.

After the concert, join us for a festive buffet dinner and live jazz. Proceeds from the dinner will support Riverside’s social services programs. Parking is available on street and under the garage.

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ARTISTS

The Riverside Choir; Dr. Nathaniel Gumbs, director
The Inspirational Choir; Nedra Olds Neal, director
The Riverside Ringers; Daniel Potter, director
The Rising Voices and Youth Choir; Matthew Hommez, director

with

Marcus Printup, trumpet
Joseph Joubert, piano
Lucia Bradford, vocalist

DATE & TIME

Sunday, December 14, 2025, 4:00 PM
Prelude music begins at 3:00 PM.

The Riverside Church | Nave & Online
490 Riverside Drive
New York, NY

6:00 PM | Dinner in Assembly Hall

TICKET INFORMATION

Concert Ticket Only:
– General Admission: $50 General Admission
– Senior/Student: $40 General Admission
– Livestream: $25

Concert Ticket with Dinner:
– $150 General Admission

Dinner Ticket:
– $100 Meal-Only Ticket (Note: this ticket does not include concert admission)

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