Inside the cathedral at the Macmillan carol concert

Follow the Stars - Macmillan Carols 

Follow the Stars – Macmillan Carols is a magnificent annual Christmas fundraiser that will take place in the splendour of Christ Church Cathedral in the historical city of Oxford on Friday 6 December 2024 at 8pm.
Date
6 December 2024
Location
Christ Church Cathedral, St. Aldates, Oxford OX1 1DP 
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About this event

Our annual Macmillan Carols will take place in the splendour of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford on Friday 6 December 2024 at 8pm.


Join us as we welcome in the 2024 Christmas season with a special evening of your favourite carols and seasonal choral music performed by the world-class voices of the Oxford Bach Soloists, breath-taking musical performances, a festive collection of celebrity readings and the chance to fundraise for those affected by cancer.

Tickets will be available from September. If you would like to be added to the mailing list about ticket release dates and other evert information, please email followthestars@macmillan.org.uk.

This page will be regularly updated as we announce the participants of this year’s concert.

Our 2023 event

Last year, we raised over £70,000 to support Macmillan's vital work. This could fund a Macmillan nurse for over 1 year, helping people living with cancer and their families receive essential medical, practical and emotional support.

Watch a recording of last year's concert below.


In 2023 we were joined by the wonderful Greg Wise, Mel Giedroyc and Toby Jones for a selection of festive readings.

Greg (left) and Mel (right) are standing behind a podium. Greg has his arms up. Greg and Mel are looking down at the podium. They appear to be indoors.
Image: Greg Wise and Mel Giedroyc
Actor Toby Jones is standing behind a podium and reading from a prompt on the podium. He has short hair and is wearing black rimmed glasses. He appears to be indoors.
Image: Toby Jones

Why your support is so important

Macmillan provides services to support people living with cancer at every stage of their cancer experience. We aim to support people’s individual needs, helping them find the best way through from the moment they are diagnosed, through treatment and beyond. Macmillan rely on donations from people like you for 98% of their income.

Over the last 27 years, Follow the Stars – Macmillan Carols has raised more than £730,000 and none of this would be possible without the support of people buying tickets, sponsorship, or donations in advance.

Sponsorship and Advertising

There are a number of ways for businesses and professionals to support this event while receiving exposure to Macmillan’s supporter base. Please email followthestars@macmillan.org.uk to find out more.

A chorus is singing inside a cathedral. They are standing on the left and right side of a conductor. The singers are holding red song booklets.

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