Advent and Christmas
Celebrate the birth of Jesus and a new relationship with God at St Paul's this Advent and Christmas.
Whoever you are, and whatever you believe, you are welcome to come and experience Advent and Christmas through words, silence, and music at one of our services and concerts.
- Our Advent and Christmas services, along with our regular pattern of services, are free of charge to attend, and everyone is welcome.
- You'll need tickets to attend Family Carols on 19th December and our 4pm Carol Services on the 23rd and 24th December.
- For our two concerts, Handel's Messiah on 2nd December and A Celebration of Christmas on 10th December, you'll need paid tickets.
- Tickets and booking information for charity concerts can be found on their individual event listing pages.
We have helpful online guidance on what to expect for those attending a service for the first time.
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Advent services and events
Christmas services from 23rd December
Priority booking for Friends
Our Friends members get priority booking on balloted Christmas services and events, and discount on paid tickets.
More on worship and events
Find key information and guidance on our services – including our service schedule – and see how St Paul's connects to its wider London community.
Meet our choirs and musicians, learn more about our organ and bells, and find information about performing at the Cathedral.
If you’re new to attending church, find out what happens at a typical St Paul’s service.
Explore everything happening at St Paul's — from concerts and exhibitions to services and daily activities. Use our calendar to search and filter events, or simply browse. Please note that some daily tours and talks aren't listed here and can be booked on the day.
Explore Advent and Christmas
Explore our wonderful selection of thought provoking written reflections, filmed events and conversations around Advent and Christmas themes.