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Motown Christmas By Candlelight returns to St Edmundsbury Cathedral
Thursday 17th December 2026 at 7:30pm
Calling all Motown lovers… this Christmas, we’re bringing you a festive twist that’s simply irresistible! I heard it through the grapevine that Motown by Candlelight is decking the halls, and it’s guaranteed to have you dancing in the street!
Featuring a sensational cast of world-class vocalists and a stunning live band, this soulful celebration serves up the biggest Motown hits with a sprinkle of Christmas magic, all performed live by candlelight!
Expect the timeless sounds of The Supremes, The Temptations, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Commodores, Marvin Gaye and more, blended with a touch of festive sparkle to keep you feeling merry and bright.
So, lace up your dancing shoes, hold your Baby Love close, and get ready for a night of rhythm, soul, and seasonal cheer. Because this Christmas, Ain’t No Mountain High Enough to keep you from the ultimate Motown celebration. Signed, sealed, delivered… it’s yours!
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VIP Tickets
£50.00* (+ £4.50 booking fee) - The front 2 rows, in front of the stage.
Premium Tickets
£45.00* (+ £4.50 booking fee) - The block of seats directly behind VIP.
Band A Tickets
£40.00* (+ £4.50 booking fee) - The block of seats directly behind VIP.
Band B Tickets (Side Restricted View)
£30.00* (+ £4.50 booking fee) - Side seating with a restricted view of the stage.
Screen Only View
£20.00* (+ £4.50 booking fee) - (No view of the stage. The show is displayed on screens.)
Access Ticket
£45.00* (+ £4.50 booking fee) - (Includes a free Carer Ticket - Please select when booking.)** - Located in Premium area.
*subject to booking fee
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A fully licensed bar will be open for the duration of the event.
All seating is general admission and seats will be allocated on a first come first served basis on the evening, within the block that you have purchased tickets for.
Doors times TBC - Customer broadcasts will be sent with opening times, and confirmed times will be added to this description when approved.
TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-EXCHANGEABLE
**Access Ticket + Essential Companion - Anyone who needs support because of a disability or health condition can purchase an access ticket. This allows a complimentary ticket for an accompanying registered carer. See below for eligibility criteria.*
*Access Ticket Eligibility Criteria
Proof of eligibility documents we can accept (upon entry) include:
- The Access Card from Nimbus Disability
- Hynt Card
- CEA Card
- UK Disabled ID Card / DID Card
- National Rail Disabled Persons Railcard
- Disabled Person’s Freedom Pass
- Local travel pass for disabled customers
- Blue Badge (both sides)
- Certificate of Visual Impairment or Dual Sensory Impairment
- Official confirmation in writing that you are Deaf or use a hearing aid, such as a battery prescription
- Assistance Dog ID Book
- Evidence of receipt of government benefits for reasons of disability, which could include:
- Front page of Disability Living Allowance at any rate
- Front page of Personal Independence Payments (PIP) at any rate
- War Disablement Pension or War Pensioner’s Mobility Allowance
- AFIP (Armed Forces Independence Payment)
- Continuing Healthcare Package letter
- Employment and Support Allowance or Severe Disablement Allowance letter
- Attendance Allowance letter
- Direct Payments award for reasons of disability
- Social Care Package award for reasons of disability
- An official, signed document or letter from a GP, social worker, nurse or other medical professional confirming a disability as defined by the Equality Act (2010)
- An equivalent international document or ID card.
Essential Companion Criteria
Please note this is not a buy one get one free scheme but a reasonable adjustment to enable you to attend events you would otherwise not be able to.
The support needed must be due to disability-related needs, significant and in excess of what could be reasonably expected of family or friends already accompanying you.
To book Essential Companion tickets you must provide (upon entry):
- Nimbus Disability / CredAbility Access Card with the +1 symbol
Wheelchairs can be accommodated in access seating. Chairs can be provided for those who are ambulant or who are able to transfer.