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, with music from the St Paul's Cathedral Choir and readings given by representatives of London life and the St Paul's Cathedral Community.

Tickets are free of charge.

How to book your tickets

This year, tickets for this special event will be allocated through a free ticket ballot. Tickets will be distributed at random and anyone wishing to attend may enter. We hope this will give everyone a fairer opportunity to join us.

The ballot will be open from 10am on Friday, 7th November until 10am on Friday, 21st November.