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Christmas 2025

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Share the Gift of Joy this Christmas at Liverpool Cathedral

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The season of joy, light, and togetherness is here and Liverpool Cathedral is ready to welcome you to celebrations filled with warmth and wonder. For generations, families, friends, and visitors have come together within our magnificent walls to share the joy of Christmas.

This year, we invite you to Share the Gift of Joy with us… through music, worship, festive events, and unforgettable moments that bring people closer together.

Coffee and Carols – A Joyful Afternoon Together

2nd & 4th December | 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm

There’s nothing quite like carols to bring festive cheer! Join us for Coffee and Carols, where you can sing along to traditional Christmas favourites and popular tunes in a relaxed, joyful atmosphere.

With delicious coffee, mince pies, and festive treats from the Welsford Bistro, this free event is the perfect chance to gather with loved ones, share in the music, and soak up the joy of the season.


Hurry to Bethlehem: A Family Carol Celebration

14th December

Step into the magic of Christmas at our Hurry to Bethlehem: A Family Carol Celebration – a joyful, family-friendly celebration bursting with festive music, carols, and Christmas cheer!

Be uplifted by the beautiful voices of Liverpool64, the Gilbert Scott Singers, and our talented Junior Choirs, as they lead us on a musical journey to Bethlehem, sharing the wonder and joy of the Christmas story.

This special service is perfect for families and children, full of warmth, excitement, and the true spirit of Christmas.

Free to come along – all welcome!


Choir Christmas Concert at Liverpool Cathedral

20th December | 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

This special concert features a rich and varied programme, including much-loved pieces by Rutter, Wilberg, Howells, Lauridsen, and more – all set within the breathtaking acoustics of the Cathedral.

Enjoy singing along to well-known congregational carols, accompanied by the brass of the Liverpool Concert Orchestra, as the Cathedral fills with the warmth and joy of the Christmas season.

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During the interval, treat yourself to teas, coffees, mulled wine, and mince pies, available to purchase from the Welsford Bistro.


Holly Bough

21 December at 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Join us for one of Liverpool Cathedral’s most beloved Christmas traditions our annual Service of Carols and Readings marking the Procession of the Holly Bough

This festive service brings together choir, carols, and community as we mark the journey from the Crib to the Cross. The highlight is the procession of the Holly Bough and Christmas trees through the Cathedral, a powerful symbol of both joy and reflection in the Advent season.

Enjoy a specially devised programme of seasonal carols and hymns, beautifully sung by our Cathedral Choir.

Free Entry – All Welcome


Christmas Eve at Liverpool Cathedral – Share the Joy

Christmas Eve is a time for togetherness and at Liverpool Cathedral, we mark it with uplifting music, prayer, and carols that capture the heart of Christmas.

From family-friendly services to atmospheric evening worship, our Christmas Eve gatherings are filled with light, hope, and joy. Celebrate the birth of Christ and create treasured memories in the beauty of our Cathedral.


More Ways to Share the Gift of Joy

Our Christmas calendar is packed with festive highlights, from traditional services like the First Eucharist of Christmas, to family celebrations and reflective moments of prayer.

Whether you’re singing with us, sharing time with loved ones, or simply enjoying the peace of our awe-inspiring space, Liverpool Cathedral is a place where the joy of Christmas shines brightest.

Make This Christmas Unforgettable

Join us at Liverpool Cathedral and Share the Gift of Joy this Christmas.
See why our Cathedral has been at the heart of Liverpool’s Christmas celebrations for generations.

View Our Full Calendar of Christmas Events Here

We can’t wait to welcome you and celebrate together.

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Service Calendar
10 December
08:30 Lady Chapel
Morning Prayer

A simple service of morning prayer

10 December
12:05 Nave Altar
Eucharist

A simple service of communion.

10 December
17:30 Derby Transept
Evening Prayer

All are welcome to join us for a simple service of Said Evening Prayer, a said equivalent to Choral Evensong

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