Christmas Services

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.

A service of music and readings to mark the beginning of the journey to Christmas, sung by the Cathedral Chamber Choir
1 hour.

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.

A taste of Christmas every day and for everyone in the heart of the Cathedral. Carols, readings, prayers.
40 minutes.

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

Winchesters favourite family service. Come dressed as your favourite Christmas character and help make up our very Big Nativity. All ages.
50 minutes.

A shorter service of carols and readings during which the Cathedral Crib is created. For all ages.
50 minutes.

Mark Christmas in the best way possible with this traditional Midnight Mass.
90 minutes.

A traditional service of Holy Communion celebrated according to the 1662 Book of Common Prayer.
30mins.

Wake up to a glorious service of Choral Mattins on Christmas Morning, sung by the Cathedral Choir.
50 minutes.

The heart of Christmas Day, a traditional Eucharist.
90 minutes.