Festival of Carols at Canterbury Cathedral
Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury · 13 December 2026
Image: Canterbury CathedralA family-friendly carol service at Canterbury Cathedral in which the Children's Church re-enacts the Nativity, with seasonal music from Canterbury Cathedral Youth Choir.
Highlights
- Nativity re-enactment by the Children's Church
- Music from the Cathedral Youth Choir
- Also livestreamed
Good to know
- New for 2026, a Festive Sing-Along with the Youth Choir runs on Saturday 19 December, 12pm to 1pm
- No parking at the Cathedral; use city car parks or park and ride
Getting there
Canterbury Cathedral, Cathedral House, 11 The Precincts, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2EH
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