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.  

Two services consisting of nine special readings, music sung by the Choir of York Minster, and well-loved Christmas carols for everyone to join in with. A traditional Christmas celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.

The service on Christmas Eve 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 Tuesday 9 December for the first service and Thursday 11 December for the second service.

Tickets for the service on 23 December can be booked here.

Tickets for the service on 24 December can be booked here.

A small number of seats may be available at these services, 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.

British Sign Language 

The service on Tuesday 23 December will include British Sign Language interpretation. No tickets are required for those requiring British Sign Language interpretation.

Doors will open for both services at 3pm, ticket holders should be seated by 3.45pm.