Be entertained by a host of live music acts at Devonshire Square this Christmas
© Devonshire Square

With all the partying and shopping in the run-up to Christmas, it can be easy for the season’s true message to get lost amidst all the pomp. So why not venture to Devonshire Square in the City of London this month for a dose of Christmas revelry while celebrating the spirit of giving.

For those who don’t know, Devonshire Square is a relaxing space on the edge of the City, full of historic Georgian townhouses and converted 18th century warehouses. As well as a host of restaurants, bars, galleries and more, its open courtyard is a hub of activity and entertainment. Among the restaurants on site include Hix City, Marco Pierre White Steak & Alehouse and Cinnamon Kitchen.

At the centre of attention in Devonshire Square this festive season will be the Christmas Wishing Tree, decorated with paper hearts featuring handwritten wishes from those in need. Visitors can read the wishes and pledge to make it come true by writing ‘honoured’ on the hearts. For every wish granted, a floating candle with be lit and released into the fountain in the Western Courtyard on 22 December. The granted wishes will then be given to homeless charity The Connection on Christmas Day.

As well as offering an opportunity for you to do your bit for those less fortunate, there will also be a host of free live entertainment over December.

• Thursday 10 December @ 12.30pm : The High Society Brass Band

Part of an 80-piece marching band, they will be playing popular classical, pop and jazz hits while wearing their Christmas jumpers.

• Monday 14 December @ 6pm : The Constanza Chorus

Local choral society will be singing to raise money for the Help Musicians UK charity

• Tuesday 15 December @ 12.30pm : Tenori

Talented trio of internationally acclaimed opera singers (Alexander Grove, Nicholas Ransley and John Hudson) will be performing.

• Tuesday 22 December @ 12.30pm : Sammie Jay and Wishing Tree Ceremony

The floating candles will be lit for each wish honoured on the Wishing Tree, while singer/songwriter Sammie Jay will rouse the audience will her powerful voice.

• Devonshire Square, EC2M. Nearest stations: Liverpool Street, Aldgate or Aldgate East. For more information, visit the Devonshire Square website.

For a guide to what else is on in London this December, click here.

For a guide to London’s Christmas markets and fairs, click here.

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