Seasonal Events
November 2025
A Concert of Remembrance
Ripon Cathedral partners with the Ripon Community Poppy Project to present an unforgettable evening of music and remembrance in this magnificent setting. Performers for the evening: Brackenfield School Junior Choir – Award-winning young voices (Harrogate Festival Champions 2014, 2018 & 2023) Dishforth Military Wives Choir – Heartfelt performances from those who truly understand service and […]
Ripon Choral Society Autumn Concert 2025
Vaughan Williams: A Sea Symphony “Behold the sea itself, and on its limitless, heaving breast, the ships” Ripon Choral Society will begin the season with a piece which ushered in a new era of British 20th-century choral music. Inspired by Walt Whitman’s poetry and with the sea as the central theme, the composer explores humanity’s […]
Christmas Food & Gift Fair
Come along and visit over 100 superb stalls with a lovely selection of Christmas gifts, food and drink in the stunning setting of the cathedral. Enjoy mulled wine and Christmas treats including hot turkey sandwiches, mince pies, homemade cakes whilst listening to the wonderful music programme Family activities, Christmas prize draw and much more. More […]
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
Macmillan Carol Concert by Candlelight
Join us for a special evening of entertainment at the Macmillan Carol Concert by Candlelight at Ripon Cathedral. Enjoy the magic of carols in the stunning atmosphere of the cathedral, illuminated by candlelight. All proceeds will go to Macmillan Cancer Support. We look forward to sharing this beautiful evening with you.
Christmas By Candlelight comes to Ripon Cathedral
The ultimate Christmas concert is here! Join a spectacular cast of West End singers and incredible live band, as they perform your favourite Christmas Hits, as you have never heard them before! It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, just in time for a magical evening of best loved festive music, performed live at […]
G4 Christmas
Gather to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year as G4 bring glad tidings of great joy this festive season, with the return of their ‘G4 Christmas’ tour in the most awe-inspiring cathedrals, priories, minsters, halls and abbeys across the UK. Step into G4’s world of vocal enchantment, as they take you on a […]
Sung Eucharist and Toy Service
Our main Sunday Eucharist, when we share the body and blood of Christ in bread and wine. On this Sunday, the nearest St Nicholas Day, we invite people to bring unwrapped gifts suitable for those under 18. They will be passed to the Salvation Army to give to those families who may have little under […]
Bublé Christmas By Candlelight comes to Ripon Cathedral
Featuring a spectacular live big band and the UK’s number one Michael Bublé tribute act, join us for an unforgettable evening of Christmas hits, made famous by the one and only Michael Bublé! It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Ripon Cathedral with this ultimate feel good, sing-along concert, guaranteed to bring all […]
Advent Organ Meditation
Experience the beauty of Advent through an organ meditation at Ripon Cathedral. This event features Organ Works on Old Lutheran Advent Chorales by Hugo Distler (1908-1942), performed by the talented Dr Ronny Krippner. Free admission, donations welcome; seasonal refreshments afterwards.
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 Last Few Tickets
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 […]
Midnight Mass & Blessing Of The Crib
Join us for traditional midnight mass at Ripon Cathedral
Festal Eucharist – Christmas Day
Join us as we celebrate on this most special of days in the church calendar.
Sung Eucharist for St Stephen’s Day
Join us for a short eucharist celebrating St Stephen, followed by a pilgrimage to Fountains Abbey following in the footsteps of those who walked from Ripon and founded Fountains Abbey. Please Note: Fountains Abbey is owned and managed by the National Trust and you may need to provide either proof of membership or pay […]
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