Westminster Abbey’s candlelit Service of Lessons and Carols is one of London’s most atmospheric Christmas traditions, held at 6pm on 23 and 24 December 2026, followed by Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve.
The services are free, but tickets are required: they are released online on 16 and 18 November at 9.30am and 2.30pm and go very quickly.
Free. Details and times can change – please check the official listing before you travel.
Entry & booking
- Price: Free (ticket required)
- How to attend: Free tickets released 16 & 18 Nov at 9.30am and 2.30pm – first come, first served
- When: Wed 23 & Thu 24 Dec 2026, 6pm; plus Midnight Mass
- Where: Westminster Abbey
- Booking / details: Open the listing
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