St Paul's Cathedral
Our Cathedral has been here for over 1,400 years, and its main purpose has always been as a place of worship and prayer.
28-29 November 2026, 17:00
Advent Carol Service
One of the year's most dramatic services services sung by the Choir of St Paul's Cathedral. A candlelit procession moves from the darkness to light as words and music help us focus on the Advent themes of light in the darkness and a new relationship with God in Christ.
2 December 2026, 18:30
Handel's Messiah
Paid ticket. Performed by the world-renowned Choir of St Paul’s Cathedral, the Cathedral Chorus and the City of London Sinfonia, Messiah is one of Handel’s most famous and best-loved works.
10 December 2026, 18:30
A Celebration of Christmas
Paid ticket. Celebrity readers join the Cathedral Choir and City of London Sinfonia for a glittering evening of words, music and laughter with carols for everyone to sing.
12 December 2026, 17:00
Britten's Cermony of Carols
Free. Benjamin Britten's inspiring composition for children's voices and harp, performed by the St Paul's Cathedral Choristers alongside readings for Advent and music from the St Paul's Cathedral Vicars Choral.
13 December 2026, 17:00
Messiaen's La Nativité Du Seigneur
Free. Oliver Messiaen's powerful and deeply mystical organ cycle on the birth of Christ, punctuated with seasonal readings.
20 December 2026, 15:00
Blessing of the Crib
Free. Seasonal readings and music from the Cathedral Choir frame the ceremonies of the Lighting of the Christmas Trees and the Blessing of the Crib, as the birth of Christ draws nearer.
23 December 2026, 16:00
Christmas Carol Service
Free-ticketed. We mark the start of the Christmas season with the re-telling of the story of the birth of Christ in words and music at this traditional service of Lessons and Carols. This service includes music from the St Paul's Cathedral Choir and readings given by representatives of London life and the St Paul's Cathedral Community.
24 December 2026, 23.00
Midnight Eucharist
Free. As the world waits for the birth of Christ we gather together in the middle of the night to celebrate the first Eucharist of Christmas. Music from the Cathedral Choir announces the Christmas feast. The service begins at 23:00 and ends at 00:30.
25 December 2026
Christmas Day Eucharist Service
08.00 - Morning Prayer
08.30 - Eucharist
11.00 - Choral Eucharist
15.00 - Festal Evensong
