A Port Isaac Christmas: One Starry Night

Truro Cathedral welcomes Port Isaac singing groups to share their community Christmas carols and traditions with one and all at this free service.

Join us for a very special evening celebrating the rich traditions and carols of Port Isaac!

Close your eyes and transport yourself to rugged north Cornwall: nestled along a craggy coastline, the historic fishing village is a cluster of weathered cottages with smoke curling from chimneys, set against a backdrop of rolling waves and frost-tipped fields. The salty air is ringing with seasonal singing, and the beautiful Port Isaac illuminations are reflected in the harbour.

The Federation of Old Cornwall Societies is delighted to be bringing this Port Isaac Christmas to Truro Cathedral this year. Featuring more than 70 singers from four community singing groups originating from this beautiful North Cornish village, come along and join in with festive classics like the Sans Day Carol and While Shepherds Watched, and soak up beloved local favourites such as Love Came Down at Christmas and Hark The Glad Sound. Children from Port Isaac Academy will also be taking part with a beautiful lantern parade.

This special performance at Truro Cathedral shares the theme of Port Isaac’s traditional village lantern parade this year: ‘One Starry Night’ which celebrates the spirit of Port Isaac’s community shining together and supporting each other.

With musical traditions kept alive by the musical director of the Port Isaac Chorale, Janet Townsend MBE, and artistic content directed by local artist Caroline Cleave and curated with Port Isaac Heritage group, this will be an evening of shared song and tradition to remember.

One and all are warmly invited to this free service – come and immerse yourself in a spectacular Port Isaac Christmas.

Retiring collection in aid of the RNLI and the organisers.

This service has been supported by Gorsedh Kernow and other community partners. Please see our Facebook event for further information.