Experience the magic of Christmas with the Choir of Christ Church Cathedral in the atmospheric surroundings of one of Dublin’s most historic buildings.
Join us for an hour of festive choral music, and much-loved Christmas carols performed by the renowned Cathedral Choir. Previous programmes have included favourites such as Ding Dong! Merrily on High, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas and O Holy Night. This year’s programme will feature a selection of festive works, with the final programme to be confirmed.
Tuesday 8 December – 20:30
Wednesday 9 December – 18:00 & 20:30
Thursday 10 December – 18:00 & 20:30
Duration: Approximately 1 hour
Location: Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin
These popular annual concerts are a highlight of the Cathedral’s Christmas programme. Book early to secure your preferred date and time. Please note: tickets are non-refundable.
The Choir of Christ Church Cathedral is one of Ireland’s finest cathedral choirs, with a musical tradition dating back to 1493. The choir took part in the first performance of Handel’s Messiah in Dublin in 1742 and continues to perform regularly at Cathedral services, concerts and broadcasts. Hear this historic choir bring Christmas music to life in the spectacular surroundings of Christ Church Cathedral.
Want to know more? Hear from our team about what makes the Christmas concerts
at Christ Church Cathedral so special.
Join us at Christ Church Cathedral this Advent and Christmas as we celebrate the season with a full programme of services, concerts, and special events. From moments of quiet reflection to joyful festive music, experience the beauty, peace, and hope of Christmas in the heart of Dublin.
Discover the music, traditions and services that make Advent and Christmas at Christ Church Cathedral so special.
Our 2026 service highlights will be listed soon. Visit our full calendar to explore all services happening at the Cathedral.
Join us for a memorable evening as our renowned Cathedral Choir performs an array of festive favourites in the stunning candlelit surroundings of one of Dublin’s most iconic landmarks.
These one-hour concerts are a highlight of the Christmas season — a perfect way to embrace the joy and spirit of Advent.
Tuesday 8 December – 20:30
Wednesday 9 December – 18:00 & 20:30
Thursday 10 December – 18:00 & 20:30
Duration: Approximately 1 hour
Location: Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin
Celebrate the season with music at Christ Church Cathedral. Enjoy festive concerts and special performances throughout December — full details will be added to our calendar of events soon.
Alongside our services and concerts, there is always a selection of festive events happening in the cathedral in the month of December.
From festive lunchtime Shoppers’ Carols to creative Christmas Wreath Workshops — perfect ways to pause, connect, and celebrate the season.
Full details will be added to our calendar of events soon.
Discover exclusive Christ Church products and Irish gifts, perfect for Christmas, including our stained glass hanging ornaments, Christmas bauble and Christmas cards.
Your purchase not only makes for thoughtful presents but also supports the cathedral’s preservation. Visit our gift shop in person and online.
From November-February inclusive, the cathedral is open for visiting Monday to Friday, 9:30–17:00, and Sunday, 12:30–15:00.
Last admission is 45 minutes before closing.
Any exceptions to these hours will be listed in our calendar — please check for details before your visit.
The festive season brings moments of joy, love, hope, and peace. Yet, it can also be a time of reflection and remembrance of those who are no longer with us.
Each year we welcome visitors to the cathedral to take a moment, reflect, and honour a friend or loved one by adding their name to our Remembrance Tree.
Loving Heavenly Father,
As we join in celebrating Christmas, we acknowledge that, as well as joy and gratitude; there is a heaviness and emptiness in our hearts as we think of loved ones who are not with us this year. We thank you for our memories of them and all the blessings they brought into our lives.
We thank you that our loved ones are in your presence this Christmas and ask for your comfort and peace.
Amen.
As winter settles in, Dublin sparkles with festive energy.
Discover the warmth of Christ Church Cathedral alongside the city’s vibrant mix of music, theatre, sport, and culture.
There’s no better time to explore — for more inspiration, see Winter in Dublin.
