Christmas
Christmas Services
Advent Procession, 30th November at 6.30pm
A spectacular service of darkness and light, music and the spoken word, mirroring the journey of the human race from the darkness of sorrow and death into the light of Christ’s dawning Kingdom.
70 minutes.
Advent Journey sung by Chamber Choir, 1st December at 3.30pm
A service of music and readings to mark the beginning of the journey to Christmas, sung by the Cathedral Chamber Choir
1 hour.
Advent Evensong,2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th and 7th of December at 5.30pm
Get ready for Christmas with this magical evening service- telling the advent story in music, readings, carols, and prayer. Experience the beauty of holiness at the heart of Winchester Cathedral.
45 minutes.
Market Carols, 8th, 15th, 22nd December at 3.30pm
Shopping in Winchester? Visiting family or friends? Bring your day to the perfect end by joining the celebration at this fabulous family-friendly Christmas service. All Ages.
50 minutes.
A Winchester Christmas, at 5.30pm on 9th, 10th, 12th, 13th and 19th December, 4.00pm on 16th and 17th December.
A taste of Christmas every day and for everyone in the heart of the Cathedral. Carols, readings, prayers.
40 minutes.
Carol Services, 20th & 21st December at 6.30pm
Experience the holy grandeur of this spectacular traditional Carol Service sung by the Choir of Winchester Cathedral. Come early to avoid disappointment. Click here for more information.
For information of upcoming concerts, please click here.
The first carol service of the season will take place on Wednesday 18th December. This carol service has been arranged as a thank you to our volunteers, staff, choir families and Friends of Winchester Cathedral. Although this particular service isn’t open to the general public in-person, you are very welcome to join online.
If you are interested in volunteering or working at Winchester Cathedral, or perhaps joining the Choral Foundation please click on the links below for more information.
Volunteering opportunities
Careers at Winchester Cathedral
Choir information
Join the Friends of Winchester Cathedral
The Big Nativity, 23rd December at 11.00am & 3.00pm
Winchesters favourite family service. Come dressed as your favourite Christmas character and help make up our very Big Nativity. All ages.
50 minutes.
Carols with the Blessing of the Crib, 24th December at 5.30pm
A shorter service of carols and readings during which the Cathedral Crib is created. For all ages.
50 minutes.
Midnight Mass, 24th December at 11.00pm
Mark Christmas in the best way possible with this traditional Midnight Mass.
90 minutes.
Christmas Day Holy Communion, 25th December at 8.00am
A traditional service of Holy Communion celebrated according to the 1662 Book of Common Prayer.
30mins.
Christmas Day Festal Mattins, 25th December at 9.45am
Wake up to a glorious service of Choral Mattins on Christmas Morning, sung by the Cathedral Choir.
50 minutes.
Christmas Day Festal Eucharist, 25th December at 11.15am
The heart of Christmas Day, a traditional Eucharist.
90 minutes.
Christmas Day Festal Evensong with Procession from the Tree, 25th December at 3.30pm
The perfect end to Christmas Day. The Cathedral Choir sings Evensong with a Procession from the Tree. Magical music to mark this special day.
60 minutes.
