LondonSwedes' Lucia Nights
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3 reviews - Asylum Chapel
Description
For the third year in a row, LondonSwedes are hosting a set of unique Christmas concerts in the amazing Asylum Chapel, celebrating one of Sweden’s most beloved traditions - Lucia.
About the tradition
The original name of this special day is Saint Lucy’s Day, however, in Sweden, we simply call it Lucia.Swedes have been celebrating Lucia for 400 years. The Queen of Light herself is an ancient mythical
figure with an abiding role as a bearer of light in the dark Swedish winter. Lucia was a young Christian
girl who was martyred, killed for her faith, in 304. Back then the persecuted Christians in Rome were
hiding in the catacombs under the city. She would secretly bring them food but had to wear candles
on her head for her hands to be free. The story was told by Monks who first brought Christianity to
Sweden.
week before as well. On Lucia’s day, you will see thousands of young girls and boys emerge from the
darkness, gently silencing the crowds with a procession of light and beautiful singing. Today the
action usually begins before dawn in schools, churches, and offices. The procession is led by the girl
picked to be Lucia, dressed in a long white gown with a red sash and a crown of lights. She is joined
by girls wearing similar outfits as her ( tärnor ), and boys wearing tall pointed hats and star wands
( stjärngossar ). Most Swedes feast on a special version of mulled wine ( glögg ) and saffron-flavoured
buns ( lussekatter ) during the week of Lucia.
LondonSwedes’ Lucia Nights
Featuring a stunning Lucia choir of 20 girls led by professional singer Cecilia Stalin, Lucia Nights is
one of LondonSwedes’ most popular events. We're not religious but just want to share our traditions with a more modern twist!
This year the choir will also be joined by award-winning Swedish singer-songwriter Miriam Bryant for the Sunday shows. The enchanting venue of Asylum Chapel in Peckham makes for the perfect setting for these intimate shows, where spectators are treated to traditional Christmas songs as well as Swedish delicacies.
the break of each 2x30 minute concert guests will be able to enjoy typical Swedish Christmas nibbles
and beverages, such as saffron buns, gingerbread biscuits, and meatball sandwiches, along with
Swedish beer and of course “ glögg ”. Raffle tickets will be sold at the venue, giving guests a chance to
win prizes and Christmas gifts from our partner Clas Ohlson.
AMAZING pictures from 2016: http://bit.ly/
Follow the event on Facebook for updates: https://www.facebook.com/events/671801026344703/
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(Doors open 6 pm, show starts at 7:15 pm.
Seating: First come first served, 150 guests can be seated out of 180 tickets sold.
Kids (0- 3 years of age) are welcome for free if they can share seats with a parent or family member. Tickets for children 3-13 years of age from £10.
Offers
Promotions
Tickets/Times
Ticket | Event time | Cost |
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SUNDAY Morning
12pm - 2pm show
Show starts at 12:30pm
With Special Guest Miriam Bryant
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12:00 - 14:00 | £30.00 |
SUNDAY Afternoon
3pm - 5pm
Show starts at 3:30
With Special Guest Miriam Bryant
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15:00 - 17:00 | £30.00 |
SUNDAY Evening
6pm - 9pm
Show starts at 7pm
With Special Guest Miriam Bryant
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18:00 - 21:00 | £30.00 |
MONDAY
6pm - 9pm
Show starts at 7pm
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18:00 - 21:00 | £20.00 |
TUESDAY
6pm - 9pm
Show starts at 7pm
|
18:00 - 21:00 | £20.00 |
WEDNESDAY
OFFICIAL LUCIA DAY
6pm - 9pm
Show starts at 7pm
|
18:00 - 21:00 | £23.00 |
THURSDAY
6pm - 9pm
Show starts at 7pm
|
18:00 - 21:00 | £15.00 |
Child SUNDAY Morning
Age 3 - 13 (under 3 FREE)
With Special Guest Miriam Bryant
|
12:00 - 14:00 | £15.00 |
Child SUNDAY Afternoon
Age 3 - 13 (under 3 FREE)
With Special Guest Miriam Bryant
|
15:00 - 17:00 | £15.00 |
Child SUNDAY Evening
Age 3 - 13 (under 3 FREE)
With Special Guest Miriam Bryant
|
18:00 - 21:00 | £15.00 |
Child MONDAY
Age 3 - 13 (under 3 FREE)
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18:00 - 21:00 | £10.00 |
Child TUESDAY
Age 3 - 13 (under 3 FREE)
|
18:00 - 21:00 | £10.00 |
Child WEDNESDAY
Age 3 - 13 (under 3 FREE)
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18:00 - 21:00 | £12.00 |
Child THURSDAY
Age 3 - 13 (under 3 FREE)
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18:00 - 21:00 | £10.00 |
Location
Address
Asylum Chapel, Caroline Gardens, Asylum Rd, Asylum Road, London, SE15 2SQ
Nearest Station
Queens Road Peckham (Rail)
Organiser
LondonSwedes
T&Cs
2. Tickets are issued subject to the rules and regulations of the venue.
3. Please check your tickets, as mistakes cannot always be rectified.
4. Occasionally, events are cancelled or postponed by the promoter, team, performer or venue for a variety of reasons. If the event is cancelled, please contact us for information on receiving a refund from the responsible party. If the event was moved or rescheduled, the venue or promoter may set refund limitations. It is your responsibility to ascertain the date and time of any rearranged event.
5. The venue reserves the right to refuse admission and may on occasion have to conduct security searches to ensure the safety of the patrons.
6. Every effort to admit latecomers will be made at a suitable break in the event, but admission cannot always be guaranteed.
7. We regret that tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded after purchase.
8. Tickets are sold subject to the venue or promoter's right to alter or vary the programme due to events or circumstances beyond its control without being obliged to refund monies or exchange tickets.
9. If this ticket is re-sold or transferred for profit or commercial gain by anyone other than the promoter, venue management, DesignMyNight or one of their authorised sub-agents, it will become voidable and the holder may be
refused entry to or ejected from the venue.
10. The venue may operate a No Smoking Policy.
11. The promoter, venue management and DesignMyNight accept no responsibility for any personal property.
12. The event listed on the purchased ticket is strictly for ticket holders who are over 18 years of age. Identification may be required.