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Christmas at St Mary's Cathedral

The Cathedral is a busy and celebratory place around Christmas time, with lots of concerts, events and special services.  Have a look below!

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For our full calendar, including regular services throughout December, please see our main What's On page.

  • Advent Words and Music
    Advent Words and Music
    Advent Words and Music
    03 Dec 2023, 18:30 – 20:00
    03 Dec 2023, 18:30 – 20:00
    “Truly, tomorrow, I am”: a meditation on the Great Antiphons of Advent in scripture, music and poetry.
  • Children's Come and Sing 2023
    Children's Come and Sing 2023
    Children's Come and Sing 2023
    09 Dec 2023, 14:00 – 16:30
    09 Dec 2023, 14:00 – 16:30
    A free singing afternoon for children aged P3-7, learning and singing popular Christmas carols.
  • Vivaldi's Four Seasons at Christmas
    Vivaldi's Four Seasons at Christmas
    Vivaldi's Four Seasons at Christmas
    09 Dec 2023, 19:30 – 21:15
    09 Dec 2023, 19:30 – 21:15
    Enjoy an outstanding musical evening in the run-up to Christmas with a performance of Vivaldi's timeless classic, The Four Seasons. Featuring some of the UK's most exceptional performers, allow the Piccadilly Sinfonietta to treat you to a festive feast of classical masterpieces.
  • Nativitas: a sequence for Advent & Christmas
    Nativitas: a sequence for Advent & Christmas
    Nativitas: a sequence for Advent & Christmas
    12 Dec 2023, 17:30 – 18:15
    12 Dec 2023, 17:30 – 18:15
    Nativitas: A sequence for Advent & Christmas in poetry and organ music. Poems by David Broadbridge and organ music by Philip Moore.
  • Come and Sing Carols for All!
    Come and Sing Carols for All!
    Come and Sing Carols for All!
    19 Dec 2023, 15:00 – 16:00
    19 Dec 2023, 15:00 – 16:00
    All are welcome to our community Come and Sing Christmas Carols!
  • Silent Night, Holy Night
    Silent Night, Holy Night
    Silent Night, Holy Night
    21 Dec 2023, 17:30 – 18:30
    21 Dec 2023, 17:30 – 18:30
    A quiet, reflective service
  • Service of Nine Lessons and Carols
    Service of Nine Lessons and Carols
    Multiple Dates
    Service of Nine Lessons and Carols
    22 Dec 2023, 19:30 – 21:00
    22 Dec 2023, 19:30 – 21:00
    Our traditional service of words and music to bring in Christmas, sung by the Cathedral Choir.
  • Children's Nativity Service
    23 Dec 2023, 14:00 – 15:00
    23 Dec 2023, 14:00 – 15:00
    A service for children and families to gather round the crib and welcome Jesus into the world!
  • Service of Nine Lessons and Carols
    Service of Nine Lessons and Carols
    Multiple Dates
    Service of Nine Lessons and Carols
    24 Dec 2023, 19:30 – 21:00
    24 Dec 2023, 19:30 – 21:00
    Our traditional service of words and music to bring in Christmas, sung by the Cathedral Choir.
  • Midnight Mass
    Midnight Mass
    Midnight Mass
    24 Dec 2023, 23:30 – 25 Dec 2023, 01:00
    24 Dec 2023, 23:30 – 25 Dec 2023, 01:00
    A late-night Eucharist service to bring in Christmas Day.
  • Christmas Day Eucharist
    Christmas Day Eucharist
    Christmas Day Eucharist
    25 Dec 2023, 10:30 – 11:50
    25 Dec 2023, 10:30 – 11:50
    A grand service to celebrate Christmas morning and the birth of Jesus Christ.
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