CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS

Wednesday, December 9, 2026 @ 7:30 pm
Thursday, December 10, 2026 @ 7:30 pm
Monday, December 14, 2026 @ 7:30 pm
Tuesday, December 15, 2026 @ 7:30 pm
For 2026, now offering a fourth Candlelight Concert!

Voices of Ascension Chorus
Dennis Keene, Artistic Director and Conductor
Soloists to be announced

Now in its 36th year, Voices of Ascension’s Candlelight Christmas Concerts are an enduring, cherished New York holiday ritual inside the glowing sanctuary of the Church of the Ascension. Beneath the shimmer of candlelight, this annual celebration gathers audiences in community, for music that reflects winter, wonder, and shared tradition.

Illuminated by scores of candelabras and nearly 600 individual candles, the church’s Neo-Gothic architecture becomes a radiant setting for ancient carols, Christmas choral anthems, seasonal masterworks, and beloved family favorites. This immersive concert offers an unforgettable Christmastime experience for listeners of all ages, with Voices of Ascension, the Manton Memorial Organ, and special guest soloists.

Masterfully redesigned in 1885 by architect Stanford White, the Church of the Ascension houses a premier collection of American Renaissance art, anchored by John La Farge’s monumental chancel mural and a stunning array of period stained glass. The collection blends exceptional sculpture, painting, and craftsmanship to create one of New York City’s most significant Gilded Age interiors.

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