Carols by Candlelight 2026

A wonderful opportunity to sing your favourite Christmas carols by the light of our Christmas tree in the beautiful surroundings of the Cathedral. 

All Cathedral Christmas services are free to attend.

Due to the popularity of our festive service we are asking visitor to book your free tickets to help manage our numbers attending. Seating is still allocated on a first come, first served basis so please do arrive in good time.

Seating is unreserved and allocated on a first come, first served basis.

The Cathedral has a licensed bar available for refreshments.

If after you've booked you then find you are unable to attend please do let us know as these Services do get fully booked - please contact events@chelmsfordcathedral.org.uk

The fundraised income generated from supporting our events helps raise funds to maintain this beautiful building, continue our charitable work and keep our doors open for all. Thank you for your support.

Registered Charity No. 1207270