Reading Broad Street Christmas Market was alive with festive cheer as shoppers enjoyed Christmas carols.

The Trinity Concert Band, who performed at the market, have already sold more than 230 tickets for their upcoming annual Christmas celebration.

The concert, set to take place at Reading Minster, promises a nostalgic musical journey through Christmases past and present under the direction of Paul Speed.

The family-friendly event welcomes children of all ages for an evening of live music and sing-along carols.

The concert offers a mix of tunes from various periods and festive movies.

The Purple Turtle will provide a fully stocked bar, including mulled wine, available for purchase before the concert and during the interval.

Audience members can bring their drinks to their seats for a cosy evening.