Advent and Christmas
Join us at the Abbey as we prepare to celebrate Christmas, the coming of Jesus Christ.
Throughout the festive season, visit us or attend a service, concert, or event. Wherever you are, stream services or subscribe to our faith newsletter for reflections throughout this holy season.
Lessons & Carols Services
Tickets for our Lessons & Carols services at the Abbey on 23th and 24th December will be made available at 9.30am and 2.00pm on 17th and 19th November.
Mark your diary to secure your free tickets for these popular services, which will be available from this webpage.
Services and concerts
Christmas Concert
Friday 19th December 2025
7:00pm - 9:30pm
Presenting a Christmas programme featuring festive choral works with much-loved carols and seasonal readings.
Sung Eucharist of Christmas Night
Wednesday 24th December 2025
11.00pm
Join us for Sung Eucharist of Christmas Night sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey.
Reflections
Join us throughout Advent and Christmas for a series of special reflections from the Abbey.
Advent I Reflection: Who are we expecting?
The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster, reflects on Luke’s gospel.
Advent II Reflection: God who wants to be known
"God wants to be known in history" says The Reverend Canon Mark Birch.
Advent III Reflection: God who keeps faith for ever
Join The Reverend Helena Bickley-Percival as she reminds us why we should 'rejoice in the Lord always'.
The Great O Antiphons
Explore this musical Advent tradition at Westminster Abbey.
Worship newsletter
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