Port Isaac Carols (Federation of Old Cornwall Societies)

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 at Truro Cathedral!

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. A tradition kept alive by the musical director of the Port Isaac Chorale, Janet Townsend MBE.

The Federation of Old Cornwall Societies is delighted to be bringing this Port Isaac Christmas to Truro Cathedral in a free service. Featuring more than 70 singers from four community singing groups originating from this beautiful North Cornish village, come along and hear familiar favourites like the Sans Day Carol, soak up local favourites with local tunes such as Love Came Down at Christmas and Hark The Glad Sound and join in with While Shepherds Watched to the Cornish Lyngham melody.

This special performance at Truro Cathedral will also feature schoolchildren from Port Isaac Academy and a lantern parade with the theme: ‘A Starry Night’ – linking in with the village’s traditional lantern parade which celebrates the spirit of Port Isaac’s community shining together and supporting each other. With local artist Caroline Cleave directing the visual content, curated with Port Isaac Heritage group, it will be an evening of shared song and tradition to remember. 

One and all are warmly invited to this free service – so 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.