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.
Concerts and services
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.
The Great O Antiphons
Explore this musical Advent tradition at 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'.
Advent IV Reflection: God who has promised
Explore Elizabeth and Mary's response to God with The Reverend Canon James Hawkey.
Feast of the Holy Name: God who is revealed to us by name
Discover how this feast and the Abbey's Islip Chapel are connected with The Reverend Canon James Hawkey.
Feast of the Epiphany Reflection: God made manifest
Join The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle as he explores why Christ’s birth matters.
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