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Celebrate Advent and Christmas at the Metropolitan Cathedral

Join us for a wide range of festive events and services that perfectly capture the spirit of Advent and Christmas.

Our seasonal programme has something for everyone, from traditional carol concerts to intimate services offering reflection and prayer in the run up to Christmas.

Advent also provides lots of opportunities to hear our world-famous choir perform at the Cathedral. Along with leading a series of special Advent services on Sunday afternoons they will also be appearing at our popular carol concert A Celebration of Christmas.

Many of our events are free to attend – we’ve listed a selection of our favourites below, and the full list can be viewed on our events calendar.

Sun 1 Dec 2024 | 5pm

As the season of Advent begins, the cathedral choir and clergy offer a sequence of music and readings to prepare us for the liturgical journey, including choral works by Britten, Byrd and Sandstrōm.
Free entry.

Sun 8 Dec 2024 | 3pm

Music by Bach (Cantata 140, Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme) and Handel (selections from Part I of Messiah) for the Advent and Christmas season performed by Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral Choir and members of the Liverpool Mozart Orchestra.
Free entry.

Sat 14 Dec 2024 | 7pm

A magical night of Christmas carols sung by The Metropolitan Cathedral Choir, and special guests.

Sun 15 Dec 2024 | 3pm

The cathedral choristers sing Benjamin Britten’s famous carol sequence, accompanied by harpist Elizabeth McNulty.
Free entry.

Sun 22 Dec 2024 | 5pm

Join the cathedral choir for a mix of seasonal music, readings and congregational carols.
Immediately following the carol service, there will be a performance of Oliver Messianen’s monumental organ work La Nativité du Seigneur given by the cathedral organist.

Christmas Eve | 3pm

An uplifting service led by our Girls’ Choir, concluding with the blessing of the Christmas Crib.

Christmas Eve | 6pm

Join us for the traditional First Mass of Christmas. A special celebration for children, families, and all to enjoy.

Christmas Eve | 12am

Join us as we celebrate Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve. All are asked to be seated by 11:30pm.

Christmas Day | 11am

A warm welcome awaits all visitors on Christmas Day as we gather for Mass to celebrate the birth of Christ, with congregational carols led by The Metropolitan Cathedral Choir.