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.

Doors will open one hour before the service begins. If you'd like to know more about attending our Advent and Christmas services, you can visit our Christmas FAQs.

Tickets

This year, tickets were offered through a free ticket ballot, which has now closed. As tickets are returned, we’ll make them available on a first-come, first-served basis through the booking link on this page. If you have tickets and can no longer attend please view and cancel your tickets to give others the chance to come along.

Accessibility

BSL interpretation will be provided at this service. Please let us know if you require seats in the area by emailing events@stpaulscathedral.org.uk.

The North Transept entrance has ramped access, and this is the recommended entrance for wheelchair users and people requiring step-free access. The entrance leads directly onto the Cathedral floor.

Guide dogs, hearing dogs and assistance dogs are all welcome in the Cathedral.

Learn more about accessibility at the Cathedral.