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.

This service will also be live-streamed via our YouTube channel.

This year’s Church of England theme for Advent and Christmas is ‘The Gift of Christmas’, focusing on the first and greatest Christmas gift of all: God’s gift of being born as one of us.

For more events and special services at Newcastle Cathedral during Advent & Christmas, please visit https://newcastlecathedral.org.uk/whats-on/category/advent-christmas-2026/

To celebrate the feast day of St Nicholas, the patron saint of Newcastle Cathedral, you are warmly invited to join us in honouring his enduring legacy of kindness and generosity. Together, we will reflect on how these values can inspire the way we live and care for others today.

As part of our Patronal Festival celebrations, the following new Lay and Non-Residentiary Canons will be installed at the Cathedral.

Lay Canons:
Sally Milner
Ian Roberts
Robert Gardener

Non-Residentiary Canons:
Revd Paul Baker
Revd Rachel Scheffer
Revd Charlotte Osborn

Revd Simon Dowson, recently announced as the Bishop of Newcastle’s new Chaplain, will also begin his role as Minor Canon of Newcastle Cathedral.

This service will also be live-streamed via our YouTube channel.

Bring your family along for an interactive Nativity experience. Meet angels, shepherds and wise men as you follow the Christmas story, with plenty of favourite carols to sing along to.

Please note: Due to its interactive nature, this service won’t be live-streamed – we look forward to welcoming you in person!

For the full programme of Advent & Christmas services and events, visit https://newcastlecathedral.org.uk/whats-on/category/advent-christmas-2026/

A traditional candlelit service that tells the Christmas story – from creation to Christ’s birth – through short passages and beautiful music.

This service will also be live-streamed via our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NewcastleCathedral

This year’s Church of England theme for Advent and Christmas is ‘The Gift of Christmas’, focusing on the first and greatest Christmas gift of all: God’s gift of being born as one of us.

For the full programme of Advent & Christmas services and events, visit https://newcastlecathedral.org.uk/whats-on/category/advent-christmas-2026/

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.

This service will also be live-streamed via our YouTube channel.

This year’s Church of England theme for Advent and Christmas is ‘The Gift of Christmas’, focusing on the first and greatest Christmas gift of all: God’s gift of being born as one of us.

A joyful, family-friendly service featuring traditional carols, readings, choral music and a Christmas sermon as we rejoice in the birth of Jesus Christ.

This service will also be live-streamed via our YouTube channel.

This year’s Church of England theme for Advent and Christmas is ‘The Gift of Christmas’, focusing on the first and greatest Christmas gift of all: God’s gift of being born as one of us.