Carols By Candlelight
Sunday, December 13, 2026, 4:00 p.m.
The highly regarded Sanctuary Choir of Market Square Church joins with orchestra to welcome the Christmas season with festive carols and audience candle lighting, a Harrisburg tradition. This year’s program will feature Part 1 of Handel’s oratorio, Messiah, during the first half. The second half will feature a family-friendly Christmas spectacular featuring dancers from The Studio.
A Special Experience for Children
During the first half of the concert, children in grades K–5 are invited to participate in Kids’ Corner, led by Rev. Allison Smith. Activities include Christmas crafts, cookie decorating, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and festive games. Children will then join their families in the sanctuary for the second half of the concert.
Children must arrive by 3:45 p.m. for sign-in. Activities will take place in Geneva Hall on the fourth floor of the church. For more information and to register your child, visit: https://shorturl.at/g3OlT
Sponsored by the Carole DeSoto Foundation and Debra Yates.
Suggested donation: $20. Advance, preferred seating: $40. Please contact Tyler Canonico-Dilley for preferred seating (
Complimentary parking in the adjacent Market Square Garage. Enter the church from Level 1 or use the Event Entrance on Second Street. Please be prepared to register your car’s license plate number with a church staff member when you enter the church.
Our venue is completely accessible.
