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.
Services and Events
Midnight Mass
Wednesday 24th December 2025
Join us for Sung Eucharist of Christmas Night sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey.
Christmas Day Sung Eucharist
Thursday 25 December 2025
The main service to celebrate Christmas morning, and the birth of Jesus as ‘God with us’.
Explore more services and events
Discover carol services, livestreams, concerts, and more on our Events page.
Reflections for Advent & Christmas
Reflect on Scripture during this season with the clergy of Westminster Abbey.
Looking Back and Looking Forward
Listen as the Reverend Canon Mark Birch ponders words from the Book of Isaiah, exploring how during Advent we look back at the life of Jesus and look forward to His coming again.
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What are we hoping for?
The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, talks about the traditional themes of Advent and how Isaiah helps us identify our hopes for God's future.
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Explore all Advent & Christmas Reflections
Discover more reflections from this year and previous years, and find text and audio options here.
The Great O Antiphons
Explore this musical Advent tradition at Westminster Abbey.
Faith Newsletter
Receive Advent and Christmas reflections, videos and podcasts direct to your inbox, and discover how we observe these seasons at Westminster Abbey.
