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4:00 pmTicket prices range from £13 to £28.
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What's onVisiting York Minster.
VisitJoin York Minster’s worship to mark the start of Advent with an atmospheric and breath-taking candlelit service of music, readings and prayers, in celebration and anticipation of the birth of Jesus Christ, the Light of the World.
The service, which will include music from the Choir of York Minster, starts in darkness before a single flame is used to spread light through the cathedral, with candles held by each member of the congregation.
The service will also be livestreamed via our YouTube channel and this page so you can enjoy the service from the comfort of your own home.
Booking
We want as many people to join our Advent and Christmas worship as possible.
Free, in-person tickets will be available via this page or by calling 01904 557200 from 10am on Monday 17 November.
A small number of seats may be available at this service, in the event that those with pre-booked tickets do not attend. Those without tickets are invited to queue outside the Minster and will be admitted if space is available.
Please note, there is no guarantee that congregation without pre-booked tickets will be admitted.
Doors will open at 4.30pm, ticket holders should be seated by 5.15pm.
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