• Skip to main content
  • Skip to header right navigation
  • Skip to site footer
Liverpool Cathedral

Liverpool Cathedral

  • About Us
  • What’s On
  • Opening Hours
  • Safeguarding
  • About Us
  • What’s On
  • Opening Hours
  • Safeguarding

The Light Before Christmas: The Gift – Step into the Magic of Christmas in Liverpool’s Most Awe Inspiring Space

Welcome > News > The Light Before Christmas: The Gift – Step into the Magic of Christmas in Liverpool’s Most Awe Inspiring Space
Posted on September 17, 2025

Christmas in Liverpool wouldn’t be complete without a visit to The Light Before Christmas at Liverpool Cathedral. Over the past four years, this spectacular light and sound experience has become one of the city’s most loved festive traditions – and in 2025, it returns bigger and brighter than ever before.

Each year, more than 30,000 visitors step into the Cathedral’s magical glow, where awe-inspiring architecture is transformed by dazzling light projections, immersive soundscapes, and moments of festive joy. Families, friends, schools, and groups come together to celebrate the season, creating memories that last a lifetime.

This year, we invite you to experience an all-new chapter: The Gift.

What is The Gift?

At the heart of Christmas lies a message of wonder, warmth, and togetherness. The Gift brings this story to life, combining cutting-edge light installations with the Cathedral’s breathtaking interior to create an atmosphere that’s both joyful and reflective.

Expect:
A festive journey of light and sound inside Liverpool Cathedral
A brand-new theme for 2025: The Gift
A tradition that has already captivated tens of thousands of visitors
Moments for joy, reflection, and festive fun for all ages

A Christmas Tradition for Everyone

Whether you’re making magical memories with loved ones, discovering a new way to celebrate the season, or simply pausing for quiet reflection in a sacred space, The Light Before Christmas is an experience for everyone.

Book Your Place

Don’t miss your chance to be part of one of Liverpool’s most stunning seasonal events. Tickets are expected to sell quickly, so we recommend booking early to avoid disappointment.

Book your tickets now and this Christmas, bring the magic, bring the family, and share The Gift.

By Luxmuralis

Previous Post:Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity – Exploring the Sunday Gospel

Sidebar

More Like This
All News
2 September 2025
Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity – Exploring the Sunday Gospel

Today is the Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity, when the Gospel reading is Luke’s account of Jesus’ two parables about the …

2 September 2025
Twelfth Sunday after Trinity – Exploring the Sunday Gospel

Today is the Twelfth Sunday after Trinity. The reading from Luke’s Gospel takes Jesus closer to Jerusalem. Now, Jesus’ teaching …

29 August 2025
Public Notice- ‘Sound System – Additional Speakers’

FORM 4 (Rule 5) Section 8 of Care of Cathedrals Measure 2011 Public Notice on application to the Fabric Advisory …

21 August 2025
A Summer of Singing – Reflections from Stephen Mannings, Director of Music 

A Summer of Singing – Reflections from Stephen Mannings, Director of Music Music Outreach – Big Sings and Junior Choirs  …

15 August 2025
Public Notice

We have published a Notice of Intention alongside tracked copies of the amended Constitution and Statutes of Liverpool Cathedral. These …

14 August 2025
Liverpool Cathedral Abseil 2025

Liverpool Cathedral Abseil 2025 – What a July! Four incredible days. Over 50 charities. Dozens of fearless fundraisers. And a …

Sign up to our newsletter

Safeguarding at Liverpool Cathedral
  • About the Cathedral
  • Education at the Cathedral
  • Cathedral Music
  • Exploring Faith
  • News
  • Accessibility
  • Visiting the Cathedral
  • Upcoming Events
  • Tours
  • Dining
  • Cathedral Shop
  • How to Find Us
  • Contact Us
  • Policies
  • Venue Hire
  • Support Us
  • Vacancies
  • Cookie Preferences

Liverpool Cathedral is a registered Charity 1205970

Follow Us

  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • X
  • YouTube
  • LinkedIn
Association of English cathedrals
Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King Liverpool
Churches Together in Merseyside
Visit England Gold Visitor Attraction 2021-22.
Visit Liverpool
Tripexpert Experts' Choice Award - Reviews you can trust