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An image of a lit purple candle in the Advent wreath with the organ pipes in the background

Advent and Christmas

Find information about all the services and concerts taking place at St Paul's Cathedral this Advent and Christmas.

Rowan Williams speaking at St Paul's Cathedral
Film and video
Advent
Christmas
Incarnation
Jesus

A Good Christmas

Rowan Williams explores the light and joy, as well as the darkness and strangeness of the Christmas story.
A Chorister performs at our Christmas concert, A Celebration of Christmas
Advent and Christmas
Paid ticket

A Celebration of Christmas

A glittering evening of words, music and carols for everyone to sing.
Date Thu, Dec 10, 2026
Time 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Looking up to the dome of St Paul's with the Christmas tree to one side
Film and video
Christmas
Mary
Mental health

Blue Christmas reflections

The prospect of Christmas can highlight loss and absence. We produced this filmed reflection to offer an alternative message for Christmas in difficult times.
Congregation in the Cathedral for an Advent service with Christmas trees lit
Advent and Christmas
BSL
Free with a ticket

Christmas Carol Service

The start of the Christmas season.
Date Wed, Dec 23, 2026
Time 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Congregation in the Cathedral for an Advent service with Christmas trees lit
Advent and Christmas
Free with a ticket

Christmas Carol Service

The start of the Christmas season.
Date Thu, Dec 24, 2026
Time 4:00pm - 5:00pm
NSPCC Childline Carol Concert image of the cathedral
Advent and Christmas
Paid ticket

Childline's Christmas Concert

Join the NSPCC on Thursday 17   December  f or a carol   concert and gala to celebrate   40 years of Childline.  
Date Thu, Dec 17, 2026
Time 7:00pm - 8:15pm