FESTIVE SONGS & CAROLS • BYOB • 4 PART CHOIR • MINCE PIES & MULLED CIDER
Join DEBUT, creators of Airbnb's No.1 Music Experience, for their Secret Christmas Concert at the magical Shoreditch Treehouse.
Enjoy 4-part choir, fun festive favourites, virtuosic violinist Emma Arizza, BYOB & opt-in singalong carols.
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One of London’s best kept secrets, DEBUT at Shoreditch Treehouse offers magnetic performances, time to chat to your favourite musicians and the chance to feel at home in the heart of London.
Launched in 2017, DEBUT have hosted over 80 sold out shows at Shoreditch Treehouse (a breathtakingly beautiful bohemian loft space), showcasing 200+ top level musicians through our intimate and fun Secret Concerts.
Crowned as Airbnb’s No.1 Music Experience and with 400 ★★★★★ reviews, it's an experience unlike any other.
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You'll be welcomed into Shoreditch Treehouse (a hidden bohemian loft space in the heart of London, dazzling with a 9ft Christmas tree, thousands of fairy lights and a Steinway grand concert piano) and invited by DEBUT’s friendly team to grab a seat.
Before the concert, pop your champagne (it's BYOB!), or head to the bar to buy mince pies and mulled cider. Our resident pianist, Sam Peña, will be playing fun improvised tunes on the piano (and taking requests) before the concert starts at 5:30PM. From there you'll be treated to top-level musicians performing festive favourites, alongside fun behind-the-scenes insights, hosted by soprano Lizzie Holmes.
During the break, chat to the musicians, grab a selfie on the swing, or try our Steinway. It’s the perfect date night, way for lone rangers to meet new people, or excuse to bring together friends and family for a Christmas celebration.
TIMINGS
5:00 PM - Doors open (at street level)
5:30 PM - Concert Part I
6:15 PM - Interval
6.45 PM - Concert Part II
7:30 PM - Evening ends🔝 We’re on the 3rd floor (no lift access)
🪑 Chairs, stools & cushions (we can reserve you a seat, if needed)
🥂 Pop the fizz, it’s BYOB (mulled wine and mince pies available to purchase)
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Part I 26’30
Lizzie introduction 4’
Let it snow! Let it snow! - Meriel, Lizzie & Erika 3’
The folks who live on the hill by Hammerstein & Kern - Emma & Stefano 3'
God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen - DEBUT Quartet & Erika (soprano descant) 3’
Toreador Song - Carmen by Bizet - Kieran & Erika 3’5
Jingle bell rock - DEBUT Quartet & Erika 2’
Audience Singalong - Silent Night - DEBUT Quartet 3’
O soave fanciulla from La Bohème by Puccini - Lizzie, Alex & Erika 4’
What are you doin’ New Years Eve? by Loesser (Ella Fitzgerald version) - Meriel & Erika 3’
White Christmas by I.Berlin/Heifetz - Emma & Stefano 2'
Interval 30’
Part II 30’
Winter Wonderland by Felix Bernard - Alex, Kieran & Erika 2'30
4 hands Sleigh Ride - Erika & Stefano 3’
The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting) - Lizzie, Meriel, Kieran & Erika 3’
Audience Singalong - God King Wenceslas - DEBUT Quartet & Erika (tenor descant) 3’
Elite syncopation by S. Joplin/Perlman - Emma & Stefano 3'
Have yourself a merry little Christmas - Martin & Blain (Judy Garland version) Meriel & Erika 3’
Audience Singalong - The Twelve Days of Christmas - DEBUT Choir & Erika 4’
Hark! The herals angels sing by Mendelssohn - Emma & Stefano 3'
O Holy Night - DEBUT Quartet & Erika 4’
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Design My Night Reviews
“A fabulous and special evening. My husband said it was one of his favorite date nights yet! DEBUT’s event was intimate, friendly, eclectic and educational. Would love to return.” ★★★★★
“I love the concept! Beautiful space, warm welcome, superb musicians and an excellent MC. A great discovery! Thank you!” ★★★★★
“First-class performances in a stunning, intimate setting. Loved the casual banter with the performers, too. Highly recommended!” ★★★★★
“A fantastic evening and gem of an event and setting. Lizzie and all the artists were exceptional. The whole concert was friendly, engaging and inspiring. We will return from Cardiff!” ★★★★★
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Since launching in 2018 we’ve welcomed guests of all ages from around the world to our Secret Concerts, garnering over 400 ★★★★★ reviews.
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“Energetic & spine-tinglingly good shows” — The Nudge, The Definitive Insiders' Guide to London
Since our launch we’ve showcased over 200 top-level musicians, from rising talent to fully fledged stars. Every month we invite different guest musicians to join us and share their favourite music as well as fun behind-the-scenes insights. Each programme is curated by DEBUT to be diverse and engaging, bringing together music from across the ages from much loved classics and forgotten gems right up to the present day.
Meriel Cunningham mezzo soprano
Alex Aldren tenor
Kieran Rayner baritone
Emma Arizza violin
Stefano Marzanni piano
Erika Gundesen piano
Lizzie Holmes soprano, host & founder
Sam Peña resident piano improviser
“Energetic & spine-tinglingly good shows”