Carol Services at Canterbury Cathedral

Celebrate the season at Canterbury Cathedral with a variety of carol services and events for all ages

Celebrate the season at Canterbury Cathedral with a variety of carol services and events for all ages.

Be sure to check the Canterbury Cathedral events page for full details of services, tours, events and activities at the historic site all year round. If you require additional arrangements to attend please email the Cathedral's Events Office in advance at events@canterbury-cathedral.org

Festival of Carols with Living Nativity

Sun 15 December, 17:30-18:30

With a range of seasonal music and readings, this service includes a living nativity scene made up of adults and children from our Cathedral congregation.

Cathedral Carol Services

Mon 23 December, 17:30-19:00

Tues 24 December, 17:30-19:00

A major highlight of the Cathedral’s year, our Carol Services feature music by our world-famous Cathedral Choir, and readings to tell the story of the birth of Christ. This is a popular service; queues likely. Doors open at 16:30, both Carol Services are un-ticketed.

Family Crib Service

Tues 24 December, 10:00-10:45

A short, joyful service for children and families tells the story of the birth of Jesus, with music from the Cathedral Choral Scholars and the singing of traditional Christmas Carols.

Midnight Mass

Tues 24 December, 23:00-00:10

This traditional night-time communion service ends at midnight, marking the dawn of Christmas Day and celebrating the joy of when the Angels appeared to the Shepherds.

Christmas Day Services

Wednesday 25 December

09:15 Said Morning Prayer
11:00 Christmas Eucharist
15:00 Evensong with Carols

ADDITIONAL CAROL SERVICES

Demelza 'Celebration of Christmas'

Mon 16 December, 19:30-21:00 in the Nave

Demelza are delighted to invite you to their 'Celebration of Christmas' at Canterbury Cathedral for the 20th year! This annual event - in support of Demelza House, the local children’s hospice care charity - will feature festive readings from special guests, including Cheryl Baker and Anna-Jane Casey, and timeless carols from the outstanding Canterbury Cathedral choir. This event is organised and managed by Demelza.

Friends’ Carol Service

Wed 18 December, 19:00 in the Nave

Organised and in support of The Friends of Canterbury Cathedral. Hear the Cathedral bells ring out to greet you as you arrive at our FRIENDly traditional service, with readings and music by our Cathedral girl choristers. Free to attend.

Canterbury Choral Society Family Carols

Thurs 19 December, 19:00-20:30 in the Nave

Sing a selection of the finest carols with Canterbury Choral Society and the Festival Brass Ensemble. Tickets: £13 Adults, £7 children (aged 3-16) Incl. £2 booking fee. Buy tickets online from the Canterbury Festival website. This event is organised, managed and delivered by Canterbury Choral Society.

Carol Services at Canterbury Cathedral

ADDITIONAL CAROL SERVICES

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