Featured Events
November 2025
A Diocesan Farewell to Bishop Nick
On November 23 we will be holding a special Diocesan Farewell to the Rt Rev Nick Baines – the first Bishop of Leeds – on his retirement. The service at 3.30pm will be attended by a host of VIPs, civic dignitaries and leaders from various faiths from across this vast diocese, as we come together […]
Henshaws Charity Festive Showcase
Join us for a magical winter evening filled with music and celebration while supporting Henshaws, a charity that empowers people living with sight loss and other disabilities across the North of England. The Festive Showcase promises a heart-warming programme of performances to lift your spirits and spread festive joy. During the interval, indulge in festive […]
Advent Carol Service and Procession
Join us for a beautiful candlelit service as we begin the preparation for Christmas with the choir enveloping the congregation with glorious music.
December 2025
Christmas Carol Concert – Ripon Cathedral Choir & St Cecilia Orchestra Sold Out
Following the sell out event in 2023 and 2024, the wonderful Ripon Cathedral Choir will sing alongside the renowned St Cecilia Orchestra for a spectacular Christmas concert. Led by the Director of Music, Ronny Krippner, this seasonal concert will celebrate Ripon’s musical excellence at this joyful time of the year. The first part of the […]
Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols Sold Out
The cathedral’s celebrations of Christmas once again include the traditional Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols when the story of Christmas is told in readings and music from Ripon Cathedral Choir. A second festival takes place on Christmas Eve and will be live-streamed. Details here. Tickets Please note that as per 2024, this will be […]
Journey To Bethlehem
Enjoy the start of Christmas as we sing familiar carols and the children tell the story of Christ’s birth. Children are invited to dress up as characters of the nativity story (or anyone or anything that takes their fancy!) for a fun and adorable service for youngsters and their families.
Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols – Christmas Eve Sold Out
The cathedral’s celebrations of Christmas once again include the traditional Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols when the story of Christmas is told in readings and music from Ripon Cathedral Choir. You can watch the streamed Christmas Eve service via the cathedral YouTube channel. Tickets Please note that as per 2024, this will be a […]
Watchnight Service
The annual Watchnight Service in the cathedral will commence at 11.15pm on New Year’s Eve, with the blessing of the city taking place from the town hall. Everyone is most welcome to join us.
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