Candlelight Carol Festival

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.

New this year! After the concert, join us for a festive buffet dinner featuring live jazz played by the Matt King Trio! Proceeds from the dinner will support Riverside’s social services programs.

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ARTISTS

The Riverside Choir
Alan Montgomery, director

The Inspirational Choir
Nedra Olds Neal, director

The Riverside Ringers
Daniel Potter, director

The Rising Voices
Matthew Hommez, director

The Riverside Youth Choir
Matthew Hommez, director

DATE & TIME

Sunday, December 15, 2024, 4:00 PM
Prelude music begins at 3:00 PM.

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

6:30 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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DINNER MENU

BUFFET:
– Italian Cuisine: Mozzarella Caprese Salad, Baked Mozzarella Sticks, Assorted Artisan Bread, Pasta, Lasagna, Chicken Parmesan (or Piccata)
– American Cuisine: Mixed Green Salad, Assorted Seasonal Vegetables (grilled or roasted), Macaroni and Cheese, Jumbo Cocktail Shrimp, Carving Service of New York Strip

DESSERT:
– Drinks: Coffee & Tea
– Food: Fruit Platter, Cookies, Macaron

DRINKS:
– Non-Alcoholic Beverages: Water (Still & Sparkling), Lemonade, Iced Tea
– Alcoholic Beverages: Beer & Wine

Menu subject to change.