Bristol Cathedral is delighted to announce an enchanting line-up of Christmas Carol concerts and uplifting services that promise to fill you with the holiday spirit. Children are at the heart of Christmas and we want to help make your family memories magical this season.
Join us to sing your favourite carols at the Family Carol Service and meet Charlie the Donkey or, share the wonder of the Nativity story with your little ones at Toddlers Carols, perfect for little wrigglers! Shoppers’ Carols create a moment of calm in amongst the busyness of the season with a short carol service in the beautiful atmosphere of the Cathedral.
Bristol Cathedral in its role as the mother Church of the Bristol Diocese will be leading the spiritual events during Advent and Christmas, a very special time in the Christian calendar. The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols is one of the most-loved traditional Christmas services will take visitors on a journey from God's creation to the manger in Bethlehem. Everybody is invited to attend the Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve and the Festal Eucharist for Christmas Day to welcome in the light of Christmas and remember the birth of Jesus Christ.
Bristol Cathedral is a wonderful place to experience the joy of Christmas and we look forward to welcoming the Bristol community to celebrate the birth of Jesus in the company of family and friends.
“Hear our choir sing well-loved favourites and enjoy traditional services including our Family Carol Service, and Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve. All are welcome!”
- Dr Mandy Ford, Dean of Bristol
“We are delighted to be hosting such a wide range of service and events this Christmas and look forward to welcoming people from across the city and beyond. Whether you’re looking to discover the story of Christmas or find peace in a busy world, there’s something for everyone to enjoy”.
– Frances Bircher, Visitor Experience Director at Bristol Cathedral
Event Highlights
The Advent Procession
Date: Sunday 3 December
Time: 6.00pm
Mark the start of Christmas with this atmospheric service that begins in darkness and grows from a single candle into a collective illumination as the choir moves around the cathedral.
Christmas Story Trail
Date: From 2 December until 2 February 2024
Time: During visitor hours
Journey through the cathedral to piece together the Christmas story and craft your own angel along the way. This trail is a chance to reflect on the deeper meaning of Christmas and cherished traditions that make this season so special.
Family Carol Service
Date: Sunday 17 December
Time: 3.30pm
Sing your favourite carols with your family in this joyous service with a special appearance from Charlie the Donkey. Children (and adults!) are encouraged to dress up as nativity characters like shepherds, sheep, angels, and wise people.
Toddlers’ Carols
Date: Wednesday 20 December
Time: 10.00am & 2.00pm
Join us for a relaxed 45-minute carol service designed especially for those celebrating their first Christmases with little ones. No need to worry about noise or wrigglers!
The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
Date and Time: Friday 23 December, 6.00pm & Christmas Eve, 3.30pm
Join us as we celebrate the start of Christmas with the traditional service of readings and carols. Festive music is sung by the Cathedral Choir and Cathedral Consort.
Christmas Eve Carols at The Lord Mayor’s Chapel
Date: Sunday 24 December
Time: 1.00pm
Come and enjoy this truly remarkable medieval sanctuary for well-known Christmas Eve carols. An excellent choice for families with young children who may appreciate an earlier service.
Midnight Mass
Date: Christmas Eve
Time: 11.00pm
Celebrate the Nativity of Our Lord with the first Eucharist of Christmas.
Festival of Eucharist of the Nativity of Our Lord
Date: Christmas Day
Time: 10.00am
Join us on Christmas morning as we celebrate the birth of Christ. With music sung by the Cathedral Choir, accompanied by a festival ensemble.
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