Advent Procession

Saturday 28 November 2026, Sunday 29 November 2026 Saturday and Sunday at for 1 hour
York Minster
Deangate York, YO1 7HH, United Kingdom

Join York Minster’s worship to mark the start of Advent with two atmospheric and breath-taking candlelit services of music, readings and prayers, in celebration and anticipation of the birth of Jesus Christ, the Light of the World.

The service, which will include music from the Choir of York Minster, starts in darkness before a single flame is used to spread light through the cathedral, with candles held by each member of the congregation.

We want as many people to join our Advent and Christmas worship as possible.

Free, in-person tickets will be available via the York Minster website or by calling 01904 557200 from 10am on Tuesday 10 November 2026 for the fist service, and 10am on Thursday 12 November for the second service.

The service on 29 November will also be live-streamed on the York Minster YouTube channel.

A small number of seats may be available at this service, in the event that those with pre-booked tickets do not attend. Those without tickets are invited to queue outside the Minster and will be admitted if space is available.

Please note, there is no guarantee that congregation without pre-booked tickets will be admitted.

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York Minster

York Minster is one of the world’s most magnificent cathedrals.

Since the 7th century, the Minster has been at the centre of Christianity in the north of England and today remains a thriving church rooted in the daily offering of worship and prayer. The Minster was built for the glory of God. Every aspect of this ancient building - from the exquisite, handcrafted stone through to the unrivalled collection of medieval stained glass - tells the story of Jesus Christ. We invite you to discover this sacred place and the love of God at its heart, which has attracted people from across the globe for more than 1000 years. 

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Advent Procession

Saturday 28 November 2026, Sunday 29 November 2026 Saturday and Sunday at for 1 hour
York Minster
Deangate York, YO1 7HH, United Kingdom

Join York Minster’s worship to mark the start of Advent with two atmospheric and breath-taking candlelit services of music, readings and prayers, in celebration and anticipation of the birth of Jesus Christ, the Light of the World.

The service, which will include music from the Choir of York Minster, starts in darkness before a single flame is used to spread light through the cathedral, with candles held by each member of the congregation.

We want as many people to join our Advent and Christmas worship as possible.

Free, in-person tickets will be available via the York Minster website or by calling 01904 557200 from 10am on Tuesday 10 November 2026 for the fist service, and 10am on Thursday 12 November for the second service.

The service on 29 November will also be live-streamed on the York Minster YouTube channel.

A small number of seats may be available at this service, in the event that those with pre-booked tickets do not attend. Those without tickets are invited to queue outside the Minster and will be admitted if space is available.

Please note, there is no guarantee that congregation without pre-booked tickets will be admitted.

More info Join online