You’re invited to church this Christmas!

You are very welcome at our Advent and Christmas services and events – bring your family and friends or come along on your own. Whether it will be your first time at church or you have been before, we look forward to welcoming you!

All events Calendar Advent & Christmas

Festival of Carols with Living Nativity †

for 1 hour
Canterbury Cathedral
The Precincts Canterbury, CT1 2EH, United Kingdom
With a range of seasonal music and readings, this service includes a living nativity scene made up of adults and children from our Cathedral community.

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† Livestreamed
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Friends’ Carol Service †

for 1 hour
Canterbury Cathedral
The Precincts Canterbury, CT1 2EH, United Kingdom
A fundraising event organised by, 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.

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† Livestreamed
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Journeying to Christmas Reflections

Friday 28 November 2025, Friday 05 December 2025, Friday 12 December 2025, Friday 19 December 2025 at for 30 mins
Canterbury Cathedral
The Precincts Canterbury, CT1 2EH, United Kingdom
Short Christmas reflections, with words & music led by Dean David in the Nave.

In person only.

Candlelit Reflection with Organ Meditation †

for 1 hour
Canterbury Cathedral
The Precincts Canterbury, CT1 2EH, United Kingdom
A reflective service with scripture and poetry on the last Sunday before Christmas, led by Dean David, featuring organ music.

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† Livestreamed
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Evening Prayer with Congregational Carols

for 30 mins
Canterbury Cathedral
The Precincts Canterbury, CT1 2EH, United Kingdom
In person only

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Cathedral Carol Services †

Tuesday 23 December 2025, Wednesday 24 December 2025 at for 1 hour, 30 mins
Canterbury Cathedral
The Precincts Canterbury, CT1 2EH, United Kingdom
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; seated on a first-come first-served basis.

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† Livestreamed
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Family Crib Service

for 45 mins
Canterbury Cathedral
The Precincts Canterbury, CT1 2EH, United Kingdom
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.

In person only.

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Midnight Mass †

for 1 hour, 15 mins
Canterbury Cathedral
The Precincts Canterbury, CT1 2EH, United Kingdom
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.

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† Livestreamed
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Christmas Day Holy Communion

for 30 mins
Canterbury Cathedral
The Precincts Canterbury, CT1 2EH, United Kingdom
In person only
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Christmas Day Said Morning Prayer

for 30 mins
Canterbury Cathedral
The Precincts Canterbury, CT1 2EH, United Kingdom
In person only
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Christmas Eucharist †

for 1 hour
Canterbury Cathedral
The Precincts Canterbury, CT1 2EH, United Kingdom
A celebration of the birth of Christ with the clergy and choir of Canterbury Cathedral.

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† Livestreamed
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Christmas Day Evensong with Carols †

for 1 hour
Canterbury Cathedral
The Precincts Canterbury, CT1 2EH, United Kingdom
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† Livestreamed
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