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

Advent Procession of Light

for 1 hour, 15 mins
Newcastle Cathedral
St Nicholas Square Newcastle, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom
Join us for a candlelit service of choral music, readings and prayers. The Choir leads us on a journey from darkness to light, as we look forward to the hope and light that come with the arrival of Christ, the Light of the World.
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Patronal Festival of St Nicholas

for 1 hour, 30 mins
Newcastle Cathedral
St Nicholas Square Newcastle, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom
On St Nicholas Day, the choir of Durham Cathedral will join Newcastle Cathedral’s choir in a special celebration of our patron saint. Together, we will honour St Nicholas’ enduring legacy of kindness and generosity, reflecting on how these values can inspire the way we live and care for others today.
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Family-Friendly Crib Service

for 1 hour, 15 mins
Newcastle Cathedral
St Nicholas Square Newcastle, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom
Prepare for Christmas with an interactive Nativity experience where you’ll meet angels, shepherds and wise men, and join in singing your favourite carols.
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Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols

for 1 hour, 15 mins
Newcastle Cathedral
St Nicholas Square Newcastle, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom
A traditional candlelit service that tells the Christmas story – from creation to Christ’s birth – through short passages and beautiful music.
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Candlelit Midnight Mass

for 1 hour
Newcastle Cathedral
St Nicholas Square Newcastle, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom
Join us for carols and choral music as we gather for the first Eucharist of Christmas Day, rejoicing in the birth of our Saviour, Jesus Christ.
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Festal Eucharist for Christmas Morning

for 1 hour, 15 mins
Newcastle Cathedral
St Nicholas Square Newcastle, NE1 1PF, United Kingdom
Celebrate ‘God with Us’ at this joyful, family-friendly service on Christmas Day. You’ll enjoy readings, carols, choral music, and an uplifting festive sermon.
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