Current Season

2025-26 season

SPC is looking forward to another full season of fantastic concerts in 2025-26. We are the Resident Chorus at the City Hall and continue to enjoy glowing reviews. We are Royal Philharmonic Society Award nomineesone of four shortlisted for the Inspiration Award in 2024.

PREVIEW OF THE SEASON’S CONCERTS (further information and ticket links to follow)

Saturday 1 November 2025St Marie’s CathedralA concert to celebrate the cathedral organ’s 150th anniversary. The programme will include a number of organ solos and duets, and the following wonderful choral works:

  • Jonathan Dove Seek Him that maketh the Seven Stars
  • Cassie White for music like the sea
  • Stanford Blue Bird
  • Coleridge Taylor Lea Shore & Summer is Gone
  • Balfour Gardiner Evening Hymn
  • Lili Boulanger Hymne au Soleil
  • Durufle motets

The programme will culminate in a performance of rarely-performed Messe Solonnelle by Jean Langlais, a marvellous work for choir and two organs – a real treat for lovers of organ music and majestic choral works alike!

Joining the choir will be organists Neil Taylor, James Mitchell and Chorus Music Director Darius Battiwalla.

Tuesday 9 December 2025, City Hall. 

A real Christmas treat – the Halle orchestra and Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus playing and singing live to accompany a big-screen showing of the popular film “Home Alone”. A true holiday favourite, this beloved comedy classic features renowned composer John Williams’ charming and delightful score performed live to picture. Hilarious and heart-warming, Home Alone is holiday fun for the entire family! Featuring Carol of the Bells, O Holy Night and other favourite carols. Not to be missed!

Saturday 13 December 202530, City Hall

Another Christmas treat – our annual carol concert with the world famous Black Dyke Band, with presenter Josie D’Arby from the BBC Proms.

Friday 6 February 2026, City Hall

The choir will sing Arvo Part’s amazing Lament with Manchester Camerata.

 

A Saturday in April/May 2026

will feature our third Come and Sing event in the beautiful Upper Chapel, Sheffield.

Sunday 7 June 2026, City Hall

The Chorus will be joined by the Halle for a performance of Mendelssohn’s marvellous oratorio Elijah, conducted by Halle Chorus Music Director Matthew Hamilton

 

See What’s On this week in Sheffield on the Classical Sheffield website

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