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!

Reading Minster opening times for prayer, quiet and reflection: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10am - 1pm Regular services: Wednesday Said Eucharist, 1pm Sunday Sung or Said Eucharist, 11am Open Table Eucharist, first Sunday each month, 2.30pm *Please note that opening times and service may vary depending on events and seasonal rest periods.

Occurring
for 2 hours
Venue Address
Minster Office, St. Mary’s Gate, Chain Street Reading, Berkshire RG1 2HX, RG1 2HX, United Kingdom
FEATURING: Sing For Fun Choir | Avenue | Glee Choir | Newtown Primary School & Soloist Derry Pope

THIS CONCERT IS RAISING MONEY FOR OUR CHRISTMAS APPEAL TO PROVIDE LIFE-CHANGING EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES FOR OUR ELDERLY CARE WARDS

Ticket (11+): £10.00
Children: 3 -10: £5.00
Occurring
for 2 hours, 15 mins
Venue Address
Minster Office, St. Mary’s Gate, Chain Street Reading, Berkshire RG1 2HX, RG1 2HX, United Kingdom
Join us for carols and cheer at the Smart Works Reading Carol Concert - a heart-warming event to celebrate the festive season.

Reading Minster will play host to an evening of carols and holiday cheer. Get into the spirit of the season with our talented performers including the Reading Community Gospel Choir and Reading & Henley Rock Choir, sing along to your favourite carols and enjoy readings from our special guests. It's the perfect way to kick off the festive season with friends and family.

100% of proceeds will go directly to Smart Works Reading, a local charity which supports unemployed women to get the clothing, coaching and confidence they need to get the job and transform their lives.

Buy your ticket now so you don't miss out on this magical event.

Tickets: adult - £12.50 / children over 5 - £6 (under 5 are free) / family ticket (two adults and two children) - £30
Occurring
for 2 hours
Venue Address
Minster Office, St. Mary’s Gate, Chain Street Reading, Berkshire RG1 2HX, RG1 2HX, United Kingdom
Join Trinity Concert Band for a magical, family-friendly Christmas concert featuring festive favourites including music from The Nutcracker, Frozen, The Polar Express, Walking in the Air, O Magnum Mysterium, and the enchanting Night Before Christmas. Children are warmly invited to join in with Jingle Bells.

This concert is perfect for families, music lovers, and anyone wanting to enjoy a joyful start to the festive season.

Ticket Prices:
Adults: £15
Children under 16: FREE
Newcomers: FREE (Newcomers’ Scheme – see Trinity Concert Band website for details)
Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue Address
Minster Office, St. Mary’s Gate, Chain Street Reading, Berkshire RG1 2HX, RG1 2HX, United Kingdom
An All Age service telling the story of Jesus’ birth with woolly characters!

All welcome.
Occurring
for 2 hours
Venue Address
Minster Office, St. Mary’s Gate, Chain Street Reading, Berkshire RG1 2HX, RG1 2HX, United Kingdom
For the seventh year in a row, the sensational Reading Community Gospel Choir returns, set for another sell-out event! Joined again by a live band, they’ll fill the night with soulful gospel renditions of your favourite Christmas carols, including highlights from Handel’s Soulful Messiah.

*Note the new ticket choices
**Tickets are non-refundable
Occurring
for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue Address
Minster Office, St. Mary’s Gate, Chain Street Reading, Berkshire RG1 2HX, RG1 2HX, United Kingdom
CHRISTMAS AT THE MINSTER

With Two Choirs, a Brass Quintet and Audience Carols!

Featuring: Occasions Singers, Reading Male Voice Choir & Guests
- all in aid of Reading Minster’s Outreach Project

Suitable for all ages - Tickets £7.50 (U:16 Free)
Occurring
for 45 mins
Venue Address
Reading Minster of St Mary the Virgin, Minster Office, St. Mary’s Gate, Chain Street Reading, Berkshire RG1 2HX, RG1 2HX, United Kingdom
Sleigh bells ring, the stage is set - a jolly concert you won't forget.
So don your glitter, grab your crew - Bach to Baby's got a treat for you!

Our Christmas concerts are a festive feast of music and sing-along carols - featuring seasonal favourites, jazzy twists and surprises. Programmes vary by location and will be announced soon, but every concert sparkles with magic - so book early, they sell out fast!

Whether rocking a baby, shepherding tots, or gathering the whole family tree, eveyone's welcome.
Doors open 30 minutes before the concert starts
The concert lasts around 45 minutes