Follow the Stars – Macmillan Carols Event 2026
About Follow the Stars – Macmillan Carols Event 2026
A million for Macmillan!
Every December since 1996, Oxford’s magnificent Christ Church Cathedral has resounded to the sound of exquisite choral music and the voices of the country’s best-known actors, performing readings to celebrate the arrival of the Christmas season.
This much-loved annual event is Follow the Stars Macmillan Carols, fund-raising in support of the invaluable work of Macmillan Cancer Support, and takes place this year on Friday 11 December at 8.00pm.
To mark our 30th anniversary, we are planning an extra-special celebration, combining nostalgic elements from our inaugural concert and the talents of the brightest stars of today to entertain and move the audience.
We will have celebrity readings from Sinead Cusack, Toby Jones and Mel Giedroyc. It will be the unmissable event of Oxford’s festive calendar and we would love you to join us, filling the cathedral with your voices alongside the world-renowned Oxford Bach Soloists.
An added musical treat this year will be the presence of the celebrated tenor, Thomas Elwin.
To date, thanks entirely to all those who have bought tickets over the years and the generous support of the event’s sponsors, we have raised more than £950,000 – every penny of which goes directly to improve the outcome and survival rates of those living with cancer.
How wonderful would it be to be part of the evening that marks our fund-raising hitting £1 million?
Further information is available via the JustGiving page
Tickets
Please see important booking information below.
Booking information
Prices: Tickets from £30.00 to £130.00
Gold Tickets – £130.00
Gold tickets include:
- Reserved GOLD seat
- A full-colour souvenir programme
- Specify your chosen seat later during checkout.
Silver Tickets – £110.00
Silver tickets include:
- Reserved SILVER seat
- A full-colour souvenir programme
- Specify your chosen seat later during checkout.
Red Tickets – £70.00
Red tickets include:
- Reserved RED seat
- A full-colour souvenir programme
- Specify your chosen seat later during checkout.
Green Tickets – £30.00
Green tickets include:
- Unreserved seating
- A full-colour souvenir programme
- If you’re in a large group, kindly arrive early to find seats together.
Accessibility:
If you have any accessibility requirements, please let the organisers know during checkout.
Dates & times:
Friday 11 December at 8.00pm
Duration:
90 minutes, with no intervals.
Doors open at 7.15pm
Getting there:
Parking
Parking is not available at Christ Church Cathedral except with special permission and by prior arrangement. If you are a Blue Badge holder and require parking at the Cathedral, kindly contact followthestars@macmillan.org.uk
Public Car Parks
The nearest public car park is Oxpens (Oxpens Road, Oxford OX1 1RQ), which is within five minutes walking distance of Christ Church Cathedral.
For information about other local public car parks, visit the Oxford City Council website.
Park and Ride
We recommend using Oxford City Council’s Park & Ride services to travel to Christ Church Cathedral. Buses returning from the city centre to the 4 Park & Ride sites run until 11.30pm.
Good to know:
Please note – professional photographs, film and a livestream may be taken during this event. By attending the event you are consenting to the subsequent use of photographs or film of you in any printed or online media for editorial or promotion purposes by the Follow the Stars – Macmillan Carols Committee, their affiliates and sponsors. All appearances by celebrity supporters are subject to filming commitments.
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