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Cara Dillon – Upon A Winter’s Night: A Christmas Tradition Rooted in Wonder and Reverence
Cara Dillon, whose ethereal voice has long been heralded as one of the finest to emerge from Ireland’s rich folk tradition, is set to embark on her much-loved Christmas tour, Upon A
Winter’s Night. Now a cherished annual event, the show has become a seasonal staple for audiences across the UK and Ireland, Cara and her band will once again capture the mystery
of Christmas with a collection of songs – both ancient and modern – providing a welcome reminder that the festive season can be about more than just commercialism.
A far cry from Jingle Bells and Santa Baby, Cara will be joined by her exceptional band who weave Cel:c rhythms alongside reverent and ancient carols, offering a musical experience
that feels intimate, transcendent and deeply reverent, Her voice, carrying a purity that seems to hold the darkness at bay, reminds audiences that Christmas can still be a time of
quiet reflection and profound beauty.
As modest and down-to-earth as they come, Cara admits to being taken aback by the runaway success of her Upon A Winter’s Night album, which reached No. 1 on the Indie
Album Charts not once, but twice, upon its release in 2016. Now, in 2025, audiences from across the country will once again have the opportunity to witness this moving celebration
of the festive season–with some new songs added to the setlist.
For Dillon, Christmas is more than a holiday—it’s a passion. There is a
Cara Dillon
Cara Dillon has one of those rare talents you only come across a handful times in your life. Her crystalline, angelic voice has the ability to reach inside the soul of a song with profound sweetness, poignancy and depth. A former member of the folk group Equation, who also sang with De Danaan, this young Irish singer from Dungiven, County Derry, sings with clarity, beauty and style. Winner of 2010's BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards for Best Album ('Hill of Thieves') and winner of 2010's Spiral Awards for Best Female Singer and Best Traditional Song ('Jimmy Mó Mhile Stór'). 'Quite possibly the world's most beautiful female voice...' (Q Magazine).
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Cara Dillon image © MattAustin
Cheese & Grain
- Website:
- cheeseandgrain.com
- Disabled Booking:
- 01373 455420
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on Thu 18 December 2025