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 inspiring content throughout this holy season.
Ticketing
Tickets for our Advent and Christmas services will be released on Monday 16th November and Wednesday 18th November at 9:30am and 2:30pm.
Mark your diary to secure your free tickets for these popular services, which will be available from this webpage.
Advent and Christmas Services
Attending a service at the Abbey is a special way to celebrate Christmas. Some of our most popular services require free tickets to be booked in advance.
An Advent Liturgy
Sunday, 13th December 2026
6.00pm - 7.00pm
St Margaret's Church
Free (no booking required)
Service of Lessons and Carols
23rd - 24th December 2026
6.00pm - 7.00pm
The Abbey
Free (booking required)
First Eucharist of Christmas (Midnight Mass)
Thursday, 24th December 2026
11.00pm - 12:30am
The Abbey
Free (booking required)
Christmas Day Holy Communion
Friday, 25th December 2026
8.00am - 8.40am
The Abbey
Free (no booking required)
Christmas Day Sung Eucharist
Friday, 25th December 2026
10:30am - 11.30am
The Abbey
Free (booking required)
Christmas Day Evensong
Friday, 25th December 2026
3.00pm - 4.00pm
The Abbey
Free (no booking required)
Advent and Christmas in 90 seconds
Explore the liturgical seasons of Advent and Christmas at Westminster Abbey with these short explainer videos.
Christmas in 90 seconds
What is the meaning of Christmas? Why do we celebrate for twelve days?
Play video
Concerts and Events
Explore concerts, lectures, and family days at the Abbey this season.
A Seasonal Celebration of Benjamin Britten
Saturday, 5th December 2026
6.30pm - 7.30pm
St Margaret's Church
£0-£20
Family day: Christmas crafts and carols
Saturday, 5th December 2026
10:00am - 1:00pm
Chapter House
Free (booking required)
Lunchtime talk: The origins of carols
Wednesday, 9th December 2026
1:00pm - 1:50pm
St Margaret's Church
£6.13 (including £1.13 booking fee)
Concert: Christmas with the Choir of Westminster Abbey
Saturday, 19th December 2026
7.00pm - 8.30pm
The Abbey
Limited £17.28 seats left
The Great O Antiphons
Discover this musical Advent tradition at Westminster Abbey.
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