Lent 2023

Find out about services, events, recitals and more happening in the cathedral this Lent and Easter, here and on our calendar.  

Music at Christ Church lecture series (March 2023)

Music at Christ Church lecture series (March 2023)

We’re delighted to announce a series of lunchtime lectures examining the history of music at the cathedral will take place in the cathedral on Tuesdays 7, 14, 21 & 28 March 2023 at 13.10. The speakers will include Dr Frank Lawrence from the School of Music in University College Dublin (7 March) who will talk […]

2 February 2023

Please note the cathedral will be closed for visiting today at 13:30, with last admission at 12:45. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Inaugural Service for Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2023

All are welcome to join us next Wednesday 18 January at 20:00 for the Inaugural Service for this year’s Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The service will be led by members of the Dublin Council of Churches. For more information, please see here.

Quiet Mondays

Christ Church Cathedral will be hosting ‘Quiet Mondays’. From 14:00-17:00 every Monday, in January and February, the cathedral will be a dedicated quiet space to accommodate visitors who find a noisy environment difficult. During these times, visitors will be able to enjoy our beautiful building without the distraction of group tours, building works, or any […]

Christmas & New Year opening hours

December opening hours for visiting Monday-Saturday 10:00-17:00 Sunday 12:30-15:00 last admission 45 minutes before closing. Saturday 24 December, Christmas Eve 10:00-13:30 last admission 12:45 Festal Eucharist for Christmas Eve 23:00, doors open 22:30  Sunday 25 December, Christmas Day (open for service only) Festal Eucharist for Christmas Day 11:00, doors open 10:30 Monday 26 December, St Stephen’s Day […]

Advent & Christmas 2022

There is lots happening in the cathedral this Advent & Christmas season. Find out about services, concerts, workshops and events here and on our calendar.  

27 November 2022

Please note, the cathedral will be closed for visiting Sunday 27 November. This is in preparation for Advent Procession at 17:00.   All are welcome to join us in person for this dramatic, candle-lit service as we journey through darkness into light and embrace the hope of Advent, enfolded by beautiful seasonal music sung by […]

O Holy Night! A Concert of Seasonal Favourites

Join us for a seasonal selection of your favourite Christmas carols sung by the renowned Choir of Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin. These memorable one-hour performances will take place on Wednesday 7 and Thursday 8 December at 6pm and 8.30pm. Book Tickets now.   There is no better way to celebrate the season than by enjoying Christmas […]

Tower Tours – World Tourism Day 2022

In celebration of World Tourism Day 2022 we will have Tower Tours of our Belfry at 15:00 and 16:00 today. Join one of our cathedral guides and have a go at ringing the Christ Church Bells. This tour is free but normal cathedral admission applies. Maximum capacity 24 people. Places allocated on a first-come first-serve basis. […]