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ADVENT & CHRISTMAS 2026

Find out about this year's services and concerts for Advent and Christmas in the Cathedral.
12 Nov 2026
Music Trust

Solemn Evensong for the Feast of Christ the King
Sunday 22 November, 6.05pm

Advent Procession
Saturday 28 November, 6.05pm

Choral Matins for Advent Sunday, with University Sermon by The Rt Revd and Rt Hon Lord Chartres GCVO, former Bishop of London
Sunday 29 November, 9.35am

A Service of Lessons and Carols, with the Friends of Christ Church Cathedral
Monday 14 December, 6.05pm
(No ticket required) 

Advent Organ Meditation
Thursday 17 December, 6.05pm

Nine Lessons and Carols
Monday 21 - Thursday 24 December
Booking essential 

A Journey to Bethlehem: Children and Families' Service
Thursday 24 December, 10.35am

Solemn Eucharist of Christmas Night
Thursday 24 December, 11pm

Choral Matins of Christmas Day
Friday 25 December, 9.35am

Choral Eucharist of Christmas Day
Friday 25 December, 11.05am

Further details of Christmas at Christ Church

 

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