On the Saturday night of the Festival there is a ticketed event lasting approximately two hours that includes a glass of red or white wine or fruit juice, a selection of canapés and seasonal music.

Availability, prices and contact for tickets for the Gala Night on December 8th will be announced in October.

The church doors open at 7pm and performances begin at 7:30pm after the first of the canapé courses is served.  Entertainment is provided by a small vocal group that performs seasonal music from the gallery or the chancel steps; and soloists contribute musical recitals and Christmas narrations.   

During the two intervals more substantial canapés are served. Last year the canapés included bruschetta and gravadlax, mini pizzas, olives, tiny quiches, fillet steak in Yorkshire puddings with horseradish and crème fraiche, vegetable skewers and mini roast potatoes followed later by fruit kebabs, chocolate muffins, meringues, mince pies and lots more. The canapés are mostly home made.

From the lych gate the illuminated church looks warm and welcoming and the sparkly icicle lights that line the path entice guests inside. The contrast between cold winter weather and the cheerful multi-coloured twinkling trees, magnificent stained glass, welcoming glass of wine and the buzz of the friendly crowd is indescribable. Many people return each year to kick-start their Christmas celebrations with this wonderful and delicious Gala Night.