From Christmas concerts to Midnight Mass and carols in the cloister, Norwich Cathedral has plenty of events on for the festive season.

Advent began with a candlelit Advent procession through the Cathedral followed by an open evening on Dec 2 featuring the blessing of the Cathedral’s outdoor crib and Norwich Cathedral Choir leading carols.

Norwich Evening News: The Advent open evening at Norwich Cathedral, December 2022The Advent open evening at Norwich Cathedral, December 2022 (Image: Bill Smith)

The Acting Dean of Norwich the Revd Dr Peter Doll said: "The Advent procession and blessing of the outdoor crib are among the most moving services of the year."

Upcoming festive events at the Cathedral include:

  • Handel’s Messiah by candlelight
    Saturday, December 10 7.30pm
    Tickets £15-£30
  • Christmas with Norwich Cathedral Choir
    Friday, December 16, 7.30pm
    Tickets £14-£28
    Norwich Evening News: The Advent open evening at Norwich Cathedral, December 2022The Advent open evening at Norwich Cathedral, December 2022 (Image: Bill Smith)
  • Carols in the Cloister
    Saturday, December 17, 4pm
    Free admission
  • Christmas Procession with Carols
    Thursday, December 22 and Friday, December 23, 7pm and Saturday, December 3.30pm
  • Crib Service
    Saturday, December 24, 12 noon
  • Midnight Mass
    Saturday, December 24, 11.15pm
    Norwich Evening News: The Tree of Remembrance at Norwich Cathedral, December 2022The Tree of Remembrance at Norwich Cathedral, December 2022 (Image: Bill Smith)
  • Family Eucharist
    Sunday, December 25, 10.30am
  • Festal Evensong
    Sunday, December 25, 3.30pm