Free, in-person tickets for this event are now FULLY BOOKED. You can enjoy the service from the comfort of your own home by watching the livestream via our YouTube channel.  

Join 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 order of service can be found here.

Booking 

Free, in-person tickets are now fully booked.

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.