Celebration of Christmas Canterbury

Our Celebration of Christmas at the beautiful Canterbury Cathedral is back for its 21st year. Join us for a special evening of magical candlelight, festive readings and timeless carols from guest choirs, as well as the outstanding Canterbury Cathedral Choir. 

About this event

We are delighted to be hosting our Celebration of Christmas at Canterbury Cathedral for our 21st year!

This annual event is not one to be missed, join us for a special evening of magical candlelight, festive readings and timeless carols from guest choirs, as well as the outstanding Canterbury Cathedral Choir. 

Immerse yourself in a heartwarming evening of candlelit carols, captivating celebrity readings, and appearances by special guests, all whilst supporting Demelza’s this Christmas. 

Begin your festive celebrations at this iconic venue on Tuesday 16 December, doors open at 7pm for a prompt 7.30pm start.

Costs

  • Tier 1: £26.00 - sold out
  • Tier 2: £21.00
  • Tier 3: £16.00*
  • Tier 4: £11.00*

* Tier 3 tickets may have restricted viewing and tier 4 can have very restricted viewing.

Event key details

Tuesday 16 December 2025 - 7:00 pm

Cathedral House, 11 The Precincts, Canterbury CT1 2EH

Prices vary

All welcome


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Important event information

The doors to the Cathedral will open at 7pm, the Celebration of Christmas will begin promptly at 7:30pm and will conclude at approximately 9pm.  

Please be aware if you arrive after 7.30pm, you may not be able to sit in your allocated seat.  

If the event has sold out in advance, we may not be able to allow entry to the Celebration of Christmas without a pre booked ticket. 

This event is wheelchair accessible, but you must contact us prior to the event for any accessibility requirements.

FAQ's

When will I receive my tickets?
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Due to the location and the mobile signal at the Cathedral, physical tickets will be sent to you prior to the event. These will arrive approximately two weeks before the event.

If you book your tickets closer to the time of the event, you may need to collect them on the door.

What are the timings of the event?
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The doors to the Cathedral will open between 6.45pm and 7pm, the Celebration of Christmas will begin promptly at 7.30pm. The event will end at approximately 9pm. 

Please be aware that if you arrive after 7.30pm, you may not be able to sit in your allocated seat. If the event has sold out, we may not be able to allow entry to the Celebration of Christmas. 

Are tickets available on the day?
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This will depend on our capacity. We would advise supporters to book in advance to guarantee a ticket.

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The Celebration of Christmas at Canterbury is kindly sponsored by Kent Reliance.

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