Childline's Christmas Concert · City of London · Dec 17, 2026

Join us on Thursday 17 December at the magnificent St Paul’s Cathedral for a carol concert and gala to celebrate 40 years of Childline.   This enchanting Christmas event will feature readings by some of the UK’s best-loved celebrities and music by world-famous performers in one of London’s most beautiful settings. We’re delighted to announce the evening will feature readings by Dame Mary Berry, Hermione Norris, Mathew Horne and Alison Steadman OBE, and performances by Alfie Boe OBE and Rachel Duckett. It promises to be an extraordinary evening in aid of a vital cause.  To make the night extra special, we will also be hosting an exclusive reception and gala dinner where spaces are strictly limited. Held in the grandeur of the St Paul’s Crypt where attendees will mingle with celebrity guests, the surroundings and cuisine will be equally stunning. If you are interested in booking a table for dinner please contact: ChristmasConcert@NSPCC.org.uk. When Esther Rantzen launched Childline on 30 October 1986, it received an astonishing 50,000 attempted calls. Childline now operates in 12 UK bases, and the helpline model has been replicated in 150 countries.   Today, a child contacts Childline every 45 seconds on average. Over six million in-depth counselling sessions have taken place since 1986. And since Childline’s 30th birthday in 2016, over 1.5 million counselling sessions have supported children in their darkest moments.   So let’s raise a glass to the past forty years, help power the next forty, and celebrate a truly unforgettable night at this iconic London landmark. Because Childline’s more than a number, and so is every child that reaches out for help.   We are incredibly grateful to our Event Committees for helping make this event happen. Chaired by Beverley Brown, Mita Dave, Rebecca Drew, Norma Gillespie, Gaby Huddart, Jade Lauriston, Joanna Meager and Linda Russheim.  Friends of Committee: Chaired by Katie Marshall, Sarah Austin, Samantha Crabb, Eda Hacisalihzade, Amanda Mathers, Caroline Walker, Lavinia Wallop OBE and Joanna Wood. Please see below a floor plan of the venue to assist you with your ticket choice: