Christmas
November 2025
Christmas Food & Gift Fair
Come along to explore over 100 superb stalls with a lovely selection of Christmas gifts, food and drink in the stunning setting of Ripon Cathedral. Indulge in festive fare, including turkey sandwiches, mulled wine and delicious cakes, while being serenaded by seasonal song. With family activities, a Christmas prize draw and more, there is something […]
Henshaws Charity Festive Showcase
Join us for a magical winter evening filled with music and celebration while supporting Henshaws, a charity that empowers people living with sight loss and other disabilities across the North of England. The Festive Showcase promises a heart-warming programme of performances to lift your spirits and spread festive joy. During the interval, indulge in festive […]
Narnia Activity Morning
Step through the wardrobe and into Narnia! Join us for a magical Narnian-themed activity morning where children can make their very own pan pipes and an Aslan mask. As part of the adventure, the children will step through the Quire doors (our wardrobe entrance) and meet Canon Matthew as Mr Tumnus, who will tell them […]
Viennese Christmas Spectacular by Candlelight
Experience the enchantment of Viennese Christmas at our spectacular concert! Immerse yourself in the timeless melodies of Johann Strauss with the lively “Die Fledermaus Overture” and the foot-tapping “Trisch-Trasch Polka.” Feel the romantic allure of Tchaikovsky’s “Sleeping Beauty Waltz” and the vibrant rhythms of Brahms’ “Hungarian Dance No. 5.” Let the magic of the holiday […]
December 2025
Macmillan Carol Concert by Candlelight
Join us for a special evening of entertainment at the Macmillan Carol Concert by Candlelight at Ripon Cathedral. Enjoy the magic of carols in the stunning atmosphere of the cathedral, illuminated by candlelight. All proceeds will go to Macmillan Cancer Support. We look forward to sharing this beautiful evening with you.
Christmas By Candlelight comes to Ripon Cathedral
The ultimate Christmas concert is here! Join a spectacular cast of West End singers and incredible live band, as they perform your favourite Christmas Hits, as you have never heard them before! It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, just in time for a magical evening of best loved festive music, performed live at […]
G4 Christmas
Gather to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year as G4 bring glad tidings of great joy this festive season, with the return of their ‘G4 Christmas’ tour in the most awe-inspiring cathedrals, priories, minsters, halls and abbeys across the UK. Step into G4’s world of vocal enchantment, as they take you on a […]
Sung Eucharist and Toy Service
Our main Sunday Eucharist, when we share the body and blood of Christ in bread and wine. On this Sunday, the nearest St Nicholas Day, we invite people to bring unwrapped gifts suitable for those under 18. They will be passed to the Salvation Army to give to those families who may have little under […]
Bublé Christmas By Candlelight comes to Ripon Cathedral
Featuring a spectacular live big band and the UK’s number one Michael Bublé tribute act, join us for an unforgettable evening of Christmas hits, made famous by the one and only Michael Bublé! It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Ripon Cathedral with this ultimate feel good, sing-along concert, guaranteed to bring all […]
Ripon Choral Society Winter Concert 2025
Experience the timeless beauty and grandeur of Handel’s Messiah at Ripon Choral Society’s Winter Concert. John Dunford – conductor: Orchestra D’Amici Eleonore Cockerham – soprano: Kanchana Jaishankar – alto James Micklethwaite – tenor: Terence Ayebare – bass “Ev’ry valley shall be exalted, and ev’ry mountain and hill made low.” Enjoy Handel’s much-loved oratorio in the […]
Christmas Carol Concert – Ripon Cathedral Choir & St Cecilia Orchestra Last Few Tickets
Following the sell out event in 2023 and 2024, the wonderful Ripon Cathedral Choir will sing alongside the renowned St Cecilia Orchestra for a spectacular Christmas concert. Led by the Director of Music, Ronny Krippner, this seasonal concert will celebrate Ripon’s musical excellence at this joyful time of the year. The first part of the […]
Follow the Star: A Christmas Trail in Ripon Cathedral
Come and experience the wonder of Christmas at Ripon Cathedral by following the stars on our festive Christmas Trail. Journey through the Cathedral’s familiar and much-loved spaces, discovering the joyful Christmas story and meeting the characters of the Nativity along the way. Come and join us! This Trail is free of charge.
Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols Last Few Tickets
The cathedral’s celebrations of Christmas once again include the traditional Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols when the story of Christmas is told in readings and music from Ripon Cathedral Choir. A second festival takes place on Christmas Eve and will be live-streamed. Details here. Tickets Please note that as per 2024, this will be […]
Journey To Bethlehem
Enjoy the start of Christmas as we sing familiar carols and the children tell the story of Christ’s birth. Children are invited to dress up as characters of the nativity story (or anyone or anything that takes their fancy!) for a fun and adorable service for youngsters and their families.
Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols – Christmas Eve Last Few Tickets
The cathedral’s celebrations of Christmas once again include the traditional Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols when the story of Christmas is told in readings and music from Ripon Cathedral Choir. You can watch the streamed Christmas Eve service via the cathedral YouTube channel. Tickets Please note that as per 2024, this will be a […]
Midnight Mass & Blessing Of The Crib
Join us for traditional midnight mass at Ripon Cathedral
Festal Eucharist – Christmas Day
Join us as we celebrate on this most special of days in the church calendar.
Sung Eucharist for St Stephen’s Day
Join us for a short eucharist celebrating St Stephen, followed by a pilgrimage to Fountains Abbey following in the footsteps of those who walked from Ripon and founded Fountains Abbey. Please Note: Fountains Abbey is owned and managed by the National Trust and you may need to provide either proof of membership or pay […]
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