Sun 30 Nov 2025 | 5pm
As the season of Advent begins, the Metropolitan Cathedral Choir and clergy offer a sequence of music and readings to prepare us for the journey, including choral works by Briggs, Jackson and Guerrero.
Free entry.
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.
As the season of Advent begins, the Metropolitan Cathedral Choir and clergy offer a sequence of music and readings to prepare us for the journey, including choral works by Briggs, Jackson and Guerrero.
Free entry.
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.
Free entry.
A magical night of Christmas carols sung by The Metropolitan Cathedral Choir, and special guests.
The cathedral choristers sing Benjamin Britten’s famous carol sequence, ‘A Ceremony of Carols’, followed by a rare performance of Saint-Saëns’ Christmas Oratorio.
Free entry.
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.
Our atmospheric first service of the Christmas season begins with an extended procession accompanied by the singing of the 15th-century song of the Nuns of Chester Qui creavit cælum.
Join us for the traditional First Mass of Christmas. A special celebration for children, families, and all to enjoy.
Join us as we celebrate Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve. All are asked to be seated by 11:30pm.
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.
