This site uses cookies to provide you with more responsive and personalized service and to collect certain information about your use of the site.  You can change your cookie settings through your browser.  If you continue without changing your settings, you agree to our use of cookies.  See our Privacy Policy for more information.

>

Candlelight Carols

An annual Christmas concert, market and festival featuring performances from Moody Bible Institute’s music ensembles

“We sing as an expression of hope, trust, and faith, praising God for what He has done in the past and proclaiming our faith for what He will do in the future.”Moody President Dr. Mark Jobe
 

The million Christmas lights along the Magnificent Mile in downtown Chicago pale in comparison to the Light of the World. Jesus is our hope, born in the humble town of Bethlehem and shining brightly in the darkness as our promised Savior.

Experience the wonder of the first Christmas as we transform the Moody Bible Institute campus into our annual Christ-centered music and dramatic celebration, Candlelight Carols. Enjoy concert performances by Moody Chorale, Moody Gospel Choir, Moody Campus Orchestra, One O’Clock Jazz Band, Ecclesia and EverPraise Worship Collectives. Our Moody drama team will present the story of 19th-century British preacher, Charles H. Spurgeon.

More than just a Christmas tradition, Candlelight Carols is a worship experience exalting the true reason for the season. More than just a concert, it’s an extravaganza featuring a Christmas market, a Festival of Arts, food trucks, cookies and hot cocoa on the campus plaza, and an interactive Christmas experience for your kids. Bring your family, your church, and your friends who haven’t yet met Jesus to this joyous event!

Candlelight Carols 2024

Thank you for attending Candlelight Carols this year. Stay tuned for information about next year's Candlelight Carols!

>


Hear what others are saying:

  • “We started coming to Candlelight Carols in 2011, and it has become a holiday tradition for our family. My children always look forward to singing along to their favorite carols!”
    — Desirée

  • “The performance on Friday was awesome! The performance would compete with any ‘professional entertainment’ celebrating Christmas in Chicago. We have been attending for the past 20 years, and this year was the best ever.”
    — Burt and Suzy

  • “Candlelight Carols has been a real blessing to me. It’s beautiful, very meaningful, and my favorite part of the Christmas season.”
    — Faith

>

CONNECT WITH US


Moody Bible Institute 
820 N. LaSalle Blvd. Chicago, IL 60610 
(800) DL-MOODY

Moody Bible Institute


Moody exists to proclaim the gospel and equip people to be biblically grounded, practically trained, and to engage the world through gospel-centered living. In short, we prepare people for their purpose and calling!