Christmas
November 2025
Advent Carol Service and Procession
Join us for a beautiful candlelit service as we begin the preparation for Christmas with the choir enveloping the congregation with glorious music.
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 […]
Light Up A Life with St Michael’s Hospice
A special service held in partnership with St Michael’s Hospice in preparation for Christmas. For over 20 years, the Light up a Life remembrance service has been a meaningful occasion for the community to remember loved ones and help their memories shine on. Each festive season, we invite you to gather together for music, readings […]
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 […]
Advent Organ Meditation
Experience the beauty of Advent through an organ meditation at Ripon Cathedral. This event features Organ Works on La Nativité du Seigneur by Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992), performed by the talented Tim Harper. Free admission, donations welcome; seasonal refreshments afterwards.
Christmas Carol Concert – Ripon Cathedral Choir & St Cecilia Orchestra Sold Out
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 Sold Out
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
Morning Prayer – Christmas Day
Morning prayer
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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