Helen & Douglas House will hold its annual Christmas concert at Oxford’s Sohmen Concert Hall on Wednesday 9 December 2026. The fundraiser will support the hospice’s care for children with life-shortening conditions and their families.
Broadcaster Geraldine Peers will host the concert, with performances from Katie Sharp Strings, the City of Oxford Silver Band, the Oxford Welsh Male Voice Choir and Oxford a cappella group Out of the Blue.
The hospice said in its announcement that actors Anton Lesser, Caroline Harker and Anthony Calf are due to give seasonal readings. Lesser is known for his roles in Endeavour and Game of Thrones.
Michaela Middleton, from Bicester, whose son Finley began visiting the hospice as a toddler, said: “I’ll always remember the years of Christmas pantomimes, Santa visits, reindeer and crafting, not to mention the incredible amount of glitter that Finley used to get everywhere. From our first visit, through Finley’s death and in the years since, Helen & Douglas House has built care around us that’s given us strength when we’ve needed it most.”
She added: “With Christmas approaching, fundraising events like this help ensure Helen & Douglas House can be there for families caring for a seriously unwell child at what should be one of the happiest times of the year.”
The concert starts at 7.30pm at the Schwarzman Centre on Woodstock Road. The bar opens at 6.30pm and the auditorium opens at 7.15pm. Tickets are listed at £20 to £40. Event details and booking